God's Kingdom is Near | Sermon | Madeline Polhill

In this sermon, Madeline Polhill invites us to reframe our concerns about the future of the Church and instead focus on what truly matters: God’s mission, not our metrics.Drawing from Luke’s Gospel and Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we are reminded that Jesus sends us out not to seek our own success, but to proclaim that **"the kingdom of God has come near."** The real question is not how full our pews are, but how fully we are loving and serving others.Through stories of service, baptism, community, and communion, this message beautifully illustrates that God's kingdom is alive and active — in the kitchen during food distribution, at the communion rail, and in moments of love, loss, and new life.✨ *“The kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Come, Lord, and open in us the gates of your kingdom.”*📖 **Scripture References:*** Luke 10:1–11, 16–20* Galatians 6:1–16🙏 Whether you're feeling discouraged about the state of the church or longing for a deeper sense of purpose, this sermon will speak to your heart. God is near — come and see.#EpiscopalChurch #Sermon #KingdomOfGod #ChristianHope #WorldMusicSunday #FaithInAction #ChurchLife #Taizé #Baptism #JesusSendsUs #JusticeAndPeace