Advancing the Kingdom: What Do You Need to Give Up? Matthew 16 Family Church

What does it really mean to advance the Kingdom of God? In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Woody challenges us to stop seeing life only from a human perspective and begin seeing it from a spiritual one. Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. That means surrendering our plans, our pride, and sometimes even our comfort so that God's Kingdom can move forward through our lives. In this sermon you'll discover: • Why your values determine the direction of your life • The difference between advancing your kingdom and advancing God's Kingdom • The spiritual authority Jesus has given believers • Why seeing life from only a human perspective is dangerous • What you may need to give up to follow Jesus fully If we want to see lives transformed, disciples made, and the gospel spread, it begins with surrender. The question is simple: What is God asking you to give up so His Kingdom can advance through you? 📍 Family Church 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Real Faith. Real Family. Real Purpose. 00:00 – Welcome to Family Church 01:00 – Why Church Community Matters 02:05 – The Five Core Values of Family Church 03:10 – Job vs Work: Kingdom Responsibility 05:45 – "That's Not My Job" in Christianity 07:00 – What Does It Mean to Advance the Kingdom? 08:40 – Matthew 16: Who Do You Say Jesus Is? 10:00 – Hearing God in the Quiet Place 11:30 – Your Answer Determines Your Life 12:20 – "I Will Build My Church" 13:45 – What the Church Is Really Built On 14:40 – The Gates of Hell Will Not Overcome It 16:30 – Spiritual Authority: The Keys to the Kingdom 18:20 – The Power of What You Speak 21:00 – Peter's Perspective Shift 22:30 – The Danger of a Human Point of View 25:00 – Why We Need Spiritual Perspective 27:30 – Seeing Life Through a Spiritual Lens 29:10 – Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus 31:00 – What If You Gain the World but Lose Your Soul? 33:00 – What Do You Need to Give Up? 35:00 – Slowing Down to See What God Sees 36:20 – Advancing the Kingdom in Everyday Life 38:30 – Invitation to Follow Jesus 39:30 – Easter Invitation: The Prodigal Comes Home

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Advancing the Kingdom: What Do You Need to Give Up? Matthew 16 Family Church is an episode from Passion Church Yukon by Woody Burpo.

This episode is 43:47 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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