The Coming of Heaven in Heaven

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of Heaven both as a present reality ('at hand') and a future eternal kingdom ('in heaven'). It emphasizes that Jesus is currently reigning as King in heaven over an everlasting kingdom established during the Roman Empire era, and believers experience a foretaste of this kingdom now through faith and spiritual fellowship. The preacher distinguishes between the earthly kingdom of heaven accessible now and the heavenly kingdom to come, using parables from Matthew 13 and teachings from Paul to illustrate the present spiritual kingdom and the future final judgment. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live faithfully in the present kingdom while looking forward to the eternal kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world.