What God’s Kingdom ACTUALLY Looks Like in Today’s World

How does God’s kingdom actually work in today’s godless society? Martyn Iles explores this question by expounding on Matthew 6, a sermon preached by none other than the King of the kingdom himself.
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Martyn Iles is an Australian lawyer, commentator, and preacher living in the US. He is the Chief Ministry Officer at Answers in Genesis, a large Christian apologetics and education ministry known for its famous Ark Encounter and Creation Museum attractions in Northern Kentucky, which are visited by 1.5 million people each year. From 2018-2023, Martyn was the managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, one of Australia’s largest political movements.
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[@marksargent2440]

My late wife before she passed witness to a male nurse and told him he needed Jesus christ in his life she asked me to buy him a bible as well so he could read it. 😢a few weeks later she passed away even knowing that she was dieing she was still telling people that she was going to be ok . as she was going to see jesus 😢she's been gone a few months now God put us together for for 22 years and 10 months as a married couple . we where going out with each other for 6 months before. she said God I don't want to marry that man and God said hes the man your going to marry. life had its ups and down but we where there for each other in sickness and health to death do us part . to be honest loseing her sucks . but she run the race set before her as Paul said in the gospel . so this years going to be a new chapter in my life with God's help he will make me a better man. As hes the man with the better plan

[@michellenash6802]

May the LORD comfort you. So sorry for your loss.

[@eugenelombard960]

As a widower myself, I know the road ahead will not be easy. You will encounter moments of despair on the road ahead, but always know that God is with you and will strengthen you on the journey ahead.

[@princessbabibear4794]

I am so sorry for your loss. 😢 Here is the ultimate comfort for your soul straight from an apostle of Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonian chapter 4 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

[@princessbabibear4794]

​@@eugenelombard960 Amen. If we abide in Christ there is nothing we can can't get through. He will get us through it all. Just have to hold on. Jesus said I am the vine and you are the branches apart from me you can do nothing.

[@marksargent2440]

@@eugenelombard960 thankyou for your words of encouragement may God continue to bless you and keep you safe and well in jesus name

[@brightpledge6389]

Good teaching for Christians today. Dont hide! Use the talent God gave you & be light in this corrupt and perverse generation.

[@kcrjmj7613]

This young man have an undeniable gift of Holy Spirit. Wish we had more of him in Australia. God bless.

[@BindyCleaver]

I wish we had even one of him in NZ 😊

[@hextoken]

@@BindyCleaver Bob Mcosky of Family First is similar but different format

[@BindyCleaver]

@@hextoken OK. is he big on sin or end times?

[@marniecooper2703]

I wish we had more of this preaching of truth here in America as well! The workers are few.😢

[@gapstander6059]

Martyn. Thankyou for obeying God in his calling upon your life.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

Amen!! Pastor/Teacher, Martyn Iles…i love to hear you “proclaim the Truth” from God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ!!! You have an undeniable “gift” from the Holy Spirit….grateful for you.😊❤

[@sozo5]

Great teaching that is needed….

[@identifyingautonomously3782]

❤

[@sharonwilkins5134]

I cannot get enough of your talks, you help understanding Christianity simple. God bless you and shine through all his followers so that we may carry out his will. Thank you for ministering to us on the word of our Lord. ✝️🛐💟

[@bohemianbutterflyd3008]

Its so refreshing to hear a young man preaching like this😊

[@helendeacon7637]

Wonderful teaching! Amen! God bless you, Martyn, as you proclaim the true Gospel of Grace. Greetings from Sydney.🙂🌺

[@audreyroy4212]

Thank you for this teaching, you are a wonderful teacher. I love listening to you. I don’t get much teaching at my church so I love this. God bless you.

[@spiritman-em4qr]

Brilliant teaching. Amen. All glory to God.

[@Rev14v7]

Excellent sermon, brother Iles! One thing that strikes me as significant, with respect to reaching a "Greek" culture in these last days, is Revelation 14:6-7. The Everlasting Gospel is depicted as being preached to the entire world by an angel, and the first thing that comes out of his mouth is "Fear God, and give glory to Him, because the hour of His judgment has come". What that tells me is that the world today doesn't even realize that it needs the Gospel, and has to be reminded about who God is, and what that means. Next the message says worship the Creator. There comes the Genesis foundation.

[@donaldmoss3326]

Thank you dear brother! ❤from Canada!

[@renekukard9279]

Thank you Martyn. You’re a good and faithful servant.

[@virginiabybee8405]

He is a blessed man! Only a few exceptional people are chosen & stand out like Martyn

[@Romer411]

We are without a pastor at our church.... KZbin has blessed me with your videos all glory to God 🙏

[@pammorgan706]

Thank you Martyn for speak the truth of God's Word and being salt and light in a dark culture. May God keep you in His protective care heart❤🙏.

[@Laura-xy7td]

I would appreciate prayer , life has been rough lately . Thank you and may The Lord bless you .

[@rodneyhorrell]

Wow! Thank you for unpacking the from humility to exaltation from the Beatitudes! Regarding knowing someone for their mercifulness I instantly thought of my father-in-law. A privilege and such a blessing to witness a man of God with such mercy for people who don't deserve it, including myself. May God continue to grow you and your ministry from strength to strength and please know that your wisdom has been shared and shared in a little town in New Zealand called Mosgiel. ;)

[@ernavandermerwe4347]

Thank you for the Truth!!!! Praise be to God alone.

[@margaretclarke3643]

Praise the Lord God for the TRUTH of His Word! Thank you Martyn for the excellent presentation of the GOSPEL [The Good News of the Kingdom of God]. It is definitely your special gift. May God bless you, keep you, and protect you from all evil.

[@kaylenehousego8929]

Its very good to hear you speak again Martyn . Blessings from Sydney Australia .

[@kaylenehousego8929]

Indeed guilt is not a bad thing. The absence of guilt is, however .

[@audreyodipo9695]

"The Kingdom of GOD suffers violence, but the violent take it by force," this scripture came to mind while listening to this, may the HOLY SPIRIT help us to live up to this in JESUS'S name ❤️✝️

[@JohnLee-vl8qk]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@carollillian3799]

Best message I have heard in a long time everything we have and need is only found in Christ - praise God He knows how to deal with self

[@kimgary5771]

So good thank you for truth Martyn! May God continue to speak Truth through you.

[@deborahbavas6514]

Amen! Thank you for this encouragement in God’s Word!

[@BAM-jc7uy]

amen.

[@Peace-tr6lf]

I love the message thanks !

[@olwynthecat]

Another fantastic message! May The LORD bless you Martyn!

[@shaneheids4577]

When you took over from Jim I never would have thought possible for anyone to out do his leadership but not only have you done that but you have also shown more bravery and courage also. That is not a slight at Jim he is a good man, but you truly have Gods hand on your life.

[@JaxSwim1]

Amazing teaching, as always, thank you Martin 😊

[@lindaholland672]

I thank you too, Martyn, for an encouraging and inspiring talk that is pure gold and so relevant to this day and age we live in

[@lynnm.2019]

Spot on dear brother Martin! I am on my second time listening to it! Thank you Father, for this critical message through your beloved and much favored servant.

[@janetmccree8036]

This is so good.Thank you for this truth.

[@easypitsy]

Amazing message. Thank you so much ❤

[@melissaphillis7247]

❤ amazing session!! Thank you for making the Sermon on the Mount make sense in my life. Bless you Martyn

[@sonofanele]

Thank you for your ministry!

[@mememcd4885]

Thank you for preaching the truth. Amen. God bless.

[@delicatedragonfly2604]

Beautiful message. God bless.

[@giridhark9889]

Wow..What a powerful message..!! For the first time in my life I have got respect for the Western Christianity because of your message Martin..!! Many of the western messages have become philosophical but with no power, commitment and dedication and being on fire for God. Unfortunate for the West because towards the end of the message I found that you are from the East i.e., from Australia not from the West..🤣🤣..Thank you very much and God Bless .!! I pray that you do not fall prey to any flattery Brother but I sincerely pray that God should use you mightily and may Lord raise up many like you in every continent and country to share the true gospel and raise up many faithful Christians throughout the world who can face even death for our Lord Jesus Christ like all the Apostles and the early Christians and Daniel and his friends. Always remember 1 Timothy chapter 6 and 1 John 2:15-17. Thank you and God Bless..!!💐🙌

[@Christopher-rp3xd]

Amazing speech. Also I love the stay salty line, I think I make have to put that on a shirt with the verse. 😊

[@Nkoti-Ooks-tv7xv]

Amen. This man is attractive in a godly way because of the integrity of GOD'S WORD, he seems held captive by. It's such a joy to hear God's Word (food) shared, preached, taught without mixtures.. nevertheless there's something he said I need to check with the Bible to be sure it's true...although I bear in mind we all know in part. May God's grace be multiplied to this man, amen. I really like him

[@carlcisc1706]

Many are called but few are chosen. The kingdom is within us. We are suppose to spread this good news….too many stay safe and remain in their pews….we are not any church or building….stop preaching to the choir and go out into the world and share the character of Christ….. the ekklesia assembles to comfort and share our failures and perform authentic WORSHIP….not sit their and be entertained. I see too much Bible thumping and not compassion for those who are lost and confused and deceived….this world no longer believe in any god…but they still are seeking something out there. Though social programs may be needed……We actually need to be out there showing them CHRIST within us and share his promise at every point that we can. Plant our seeds and let the Holy Spirit draw those who have been chosen. And we say HINENI…Aramaic…. here i am send me.

[@spiritman-em4qr]

Love your comment, with one caveat... This world has myriad gods, not the least of them being the "self". Scatter those seeds every day that the Lord gives you breath in this life, and always remember to praise Him and give thanks for the blessings He bestows, and most especially for His saving grace! God bless you :)

[@bidzam]

Agree totally. Especially the Bible thumping bit, however we should be aware that some will take the Gospel positively and some negatively, but the later shouldn't deter us from continually preaching the Gospel through our personal lives and verbally.

[@princessbabibear4794]

All are called.... However, not all answered the call. They are not chosen in the end because they rejected Christ. They have no one to blame but themselves. Today is the day of salvation. ✝️

[@moiraravji5070]

Don’t forget that many in the church are lost and have never heard the truth because churches don’t teach it, or rebuke or correct! At least those going to church are seeking. Jesus came to his own to teach, rebuke and correct and even then many rejected his teaching because it didn’t line up with their theology! Become disciples of Jesus and not your denomination! The Word of God saves, not theology! Become a disciple of the Word for yourself. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling! If you’re not walking it out yourself, how can you lead anyone else to the truth.

[@MrJozifko]

Blessings from SLOVAKIA

[@doristserkezis998]

Spot on. Good teaching.

[@JackieSouLCarioca]

BLESSED by this message 🙏

[@elizabethwales4088]

Amen Brother. Jesus WILL build His church 🙏❤️

[@AmberPaterson-kh4il]

Great word Martyn. You are an excellent brother to others in Christ! 😀

[@princesskanuta3870]

Praise the Lord!!

[@jkelly2478]

Thank you for this.

[@giovannimaisano8110]

More preaching like the world need

[@mariannedilernia9180]

Amazing Martyn! 🙏❤️ 🇦🇺

[@darrengregory4439]

Thanks from a broke bloke. God bless ya

[@robertandersson68]

Blessings from Sweden 🇸🇪🙏

[@neville4451]

Just by the way...are those RM's that Martyn is wearing??🤭😇 🇦🇺🙋‍♂️🇦🇺

[@dukediesel]

I completely agree about Christ crucifixion between 30-33, as I learned that a Rabi starts his teachings at 30 and Christ preached for 3 years=33. I believe it will be 2026 but of course I could be wrong as God Almighty can do whatever He wants and that is fine with me. 4000+2000=6000+1000=7000, Gods prophetic calendar. MARANATHA!

[@matthewciappara6506]

Amen!!!

[@jacobgingerhoffman7816]

When he said the best day of his life when found out he was going Hell was the best day of his life. Yes!!! Same here.

[@aussierob7177]

The Kingdom of God draws near in the coming of the Incarnate Word. It is announced in the Gospel. It is the messianic Kingdom, present in the person of Jesus, the Messiah. Christ gave to his Apostles the work of proclaiming the Kingdom, and through the Holy Spirit forms his people into a priestly kingdom, the Church, in which the Kingdom of God is mysteriously present, for she is the seed and beginning of the Kingdom on earth. In the Lord's Prayer ("Thy Kingdom come") we pray for its final glorious appearance, when Christ will hand over the Kingdom to his Father.

[@annelozier8392]

Land, land, land, hear the word of the Lord.

[@LifeLessonsofGodofficial]

*As you read this comment, may you be enveloped in the grace of the Almighty. Wishing you excellent health, boundless motivation, and financial abundance. May success follow you in every endeavor🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤🙏✝❤*

[@izzyplant8428]

The greatest ACCOLADE is rejection for beind Salt and Light. NO COMPROMISE.

[@briannisbet1736]

When Jesus said, " the kingdom of God is in your midst ", what did He mean and who was He talking to ?

[@P.H.888]

John 3 v 3 Acts 2 v 1-4 Rev 3 v 20

[@larrybedouin2921]

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for *new heavens and a new earth* wherein dwelleth righteousness.

[@markstreff3215]

What is the gospel? What verse?

[@P.H.888]

The best 1 is 600BC from The Weeping Prophet Jeremiah translated into Greek in 280 BC Ch 31 v 31 The New Covenant promised. 32 Not Like Sinai 🪦🪦 laws 33 Indwelling ~ Acts 2… 34 No Sin ✝️🩸🕊️ John 3 v 3 Hebrews 7 v 12 Rev 3 v 20

[@lizpromontionals1022]

I wish Jesus made more Martyns bc I'm still single!!!

[@princessbabibear4794]

OOP! 😆 Chill and maintain.... Bro is married. You don't need a Martin, You need to put your faith in trust in Jesus and remain faithful. You are taken well care of and God loves you. Be patient.

[@AlgyPug]

The meek shall inherit the earth - as long as it is OK with everyone else.

[@lukasmiller486]

He looks like a young Colin Firth.

[@rohanarlidge235]

I live in the Kingdom of God. It is no part of the world. It is not religion. Messiah is King. The Kingdom is a paradigm shift in consciousness. The whole world is deceived.

[@margaretclarke3643]

Religion= WAY of life. JESUS CHRIST, the Messiah (the Annointed One) said " I AM the WAY and the TRUTH and the LIFE". He is definitely returning to this earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Do you not believe what He taught? Do you not believe God's WORD as preached by His Prophets?

[@sozo5]

Please quit watering down the word of God, “the truth will set you free”… Comments like this are taken out of context of the verse. The word of God states that if you disciple yourself according to the word of God, then you shall know by experience the word and then consequently The truth shall set you free. The requirement of discipleship and experiencing the truth is key. That is a wonderful teaching topic. Everyone and their brother is yelling out the truth shall set you free and it is largely miss represented and understood.

[@princessbabibear4794]

Jesus is the way the truth and the and the life. In the beginning was the word and the word was with God. Jesus is the living word. Knowing this, You will know the truth JESUS and the truth will set you free. JESUS FREES US FROM THE BONDAGE OF SIN AND DEATH- when we- Repent from breaking God's moral law and put your faith and trust in Jesus, and you will receive the transformative work of Holy spirit. You will be given your own personal miracle which is a new heart to hunger and thirst after the righteousness of God. You will be born again. ✝️

[@sozo5]

@@princessbabibear4794 read what’s written in context. What you are saying is truth , however these verses are very specific. Jesus states if you continue in MY WORD… John 8 :31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, IF ye continue in my word, THEN are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. It is very clear that he is referring to the word that he spoke/the word that it’s written is what we continue in to be disciples (incidentally our job as witnesses - “the great commission”) AND (after that) you shall KNOW (GINOSKO) the truth (your lived experience by applying HIS word ) it is that experiential knowledge that will make you free. This is the truth of that scripture rightly divided.

[@Sam-fp8zm]

Go out help the poor tell them about Jesus. thats why most homeless places are run by christians.

[@christiansmith-of7dt]

If a woman wants to make more money she can always marry a stay at home dad

[@AustralianChristianFascists]

God's Kingdom is the Catholic Church.

[@beckydozet4765]

Not truth.

[@Prognosis__]

The Roman Catholic? Why do you carve or shape idols? We don’t need to worship Jesus with a carving. There a few Catholics that are saved but we cannot save ourselves with good works, tithing or by confession to a priest

[@troyboldon1]

Be careful. I never felt the Holy Spirit once in my parents Catholic Church for 13 years. Some are spirit filled, but the majority are just religious. We are to be His disciples.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

I, Rochelle D. Caffee, AM NOT A ROMAN CATHOLIC….i, personally, AM A PROTESTANT CHRISTIAN, IN CONTRAST, AND A “BIBLE-THUMPING” ONE, at that, because “THE POPE” IS NOT “THE TRUTH”, BUT, “JESUS” IS, THOUGH…..see JOHN14:6. …”the WAY, the TRUTH, and THE LIFE”… This particular comment is only directed to a comment made by @ExtraEcclesiamNullaSalus, i hour ago, and listed as the FIRST remark in the “comments column”.

[@rudymancha5809]

Nope

[@identifyingautonomously3782]

Hi Martyn I am a Christian teacher in trades, you are a great leader who we need downunder. We need a leader like you in Australia. I will work for you in politics here in Australia 😂

[@bronni9178]

😂

[@JackieSouLCarioca]

BLESSED by this message 🙏

[@SandyM0504]

Amen!!!