Previews of Coming Attractions
Bishop Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Sr. on December 28, 2025
Day 1: The Good News of the Kingdom
Matthew 10:5-8; Isaiah 35:5-6
Jesus didn't commission His disciples to condemn the world, but to announce good news—the kingdom of heaven is near. This message wasn't about judgment; it was about hope, restoration, and God's compassionate heart for humanity. The prophets had promised a coming kingdom of peace where the blind would see, the deaf would hear, and the lame would leap. Jesus came to give us a preview of that glorious future while offering transformation in the present. Today, consider how you share your faith. Are you leading with condemnation or with the compelling good news of God's love? The Bible says, "With loving kindness have I drawn you." Let kindness be your evangelism strategy, showing others the beauty of God's kingdom through your words and actions.
Day 2: Show Them the Kingdom
Hebrews 2:14-15; John 11:25-26
Jesus didn't just tell people about the kingdom; He demonstrated it through healing the sick, raising the dead, and casting out demons. These weren't mere miracles—they were previews of coming attractions, glimpses of a world where death has no power, where sickness is banished, and where Satan's rule is broken. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus destroyed the power of death and freed us from the fear that once enslaved us. You may face death, disease, or demonic opposition in this present world, but these are temporary. Christ has already won the victory. Today, let this truth sink deep: "He that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Walk in the confidence that your future is secure and glorious beyond imagination.
Day 3: The Violent Take It By Force
Matthew 11:12; Ezekiel 36:26-27
Spiritual transformation requires spiritual violence—not physical aggression, but forceful determination to break free from Satan's grip. When you respond to an altar call, resist temptation, engage in prayer and fasting, or memorize Scripture, you're taking the kingdom by force. Every believer was once under Satan's dominion, born into his kingdom of darkness. But when we hear and believe the gospel, power is released to break every chain—addiction, anger, fear, and sin. God promises to give you a new heart and put His Spirit within you, creating both the desire and power to obey Him. Don't underestimate the battle, but don't doubt the victory either. Engage violently in spiritual disciplines—prayer, fasting, Scripture reading—and watch God break the bondages in your life.
Day 4: From Acorns to Oak Trees
Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 5:17
God specializes in transformation. He takes despised tax collectors like Matthew and makes them Gospel writers. He takes cowardly deniers like Peter and makes them bold preachers. He takes violent persecutors like Saul and makes them apostles to the nations. Like an acorn containing everything needed to become a mighty oak, you have divine potential encoded within you by your Creator. But that potential only activates when you're planted in good soil—Jesus Christ. Once you're in Him, transformation begins. You become a new creation; old things pass away. You're not perfect yet, but God is faithful to complete the work He started in you. Today, remember: you're not who you used to be, and you're not yet who you're going to be. You're being transformed from glory to glory.
Day 5: Make It Free
Romans 1:16; Ephesians 2:8-9
"Give as freely as you have received." Salvation is a gift, fully paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ. You cannot earn it, purchase it, or deserve it—you can only receive it by faith. This free gift contains everything: forgiveness of sins, freedom from addiction, power over temptation, peace in suffering, and a glorious eternal destiny. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes. It transforms sinners into saints, gives stubborn hearts a tender responsiveness to God, and releases supernatural power to live righteously. If you've received this gift, your responsibility is to freely share it with others. Don't hoard the good news. Tell someone today what Jesus has done for you. Share your testimony of transformation. Invite them to experience the same freedom you've found in Christ.
Matthew 10:5-8; Isaiah 35:5-6
Jesus didn't commission His disciples to condemn the world, but to announce good news—the kingdom of heaven is near. This message wasn't about judgment; it was about hope, restoration, and God's compassionate heart for humanity. The prophets had promised a coming kingdom of peace where the blind would see, the deaf would hear, and the lame would leap. Jesus came to give us a preview of that glorious future while offering transformation in the present. Today, consider how you share your faith. Are you leading with condemnation or with the compelling good news of God's love? The Bible says, "With loving kindness have I drawn you." Let kindness be your evangelism strategy, showing others the beauty of God's kingdom through your words and actions.
Day 2: Show Them the Kingdom
Hebrews 2:14-15; John 11:25-26
Jesus didn't just tell people about the kingdom; He demonstrated it through healing the sick, raising the dead, and casting out demons. These weren't mere miracles—they were previews of coming attractions, glimpses of a world where death has no power, where sickness is banished, and where Satan's rule is broken. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus destroyed the power of death and freed us from the fear that once enslaved us. You may face death, disease, or demonic opposition in this present world, but these are temporary. Christ has already won the victory. Today, let this truth sink deep: "He that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Walk in the confidence that your future is secure and glorious beyond imagination.
Day 3: The Violent Take It By Force
Matthew 11:12; Ezekiel 36:26-27
Spiritual transformation requires spiritual violence—not physical aggression, but forceful determination to break free from Satan's grip. When you respond to an altar call, resist temptation, engage in prayer and fasting, or memorize Scripture, you're taking the kingdom by force. Every believer was once under Satan's dominion, born into his kingdom of darkness. But when we hear and believe the gospel, power is released to break every chain—addiction, anger, fear, and sin. God promises to give you a new heart and put His Spirit within you, creating both the desire and power to obey Him. Don't underestimate the battle, but don't doubt the victory either. Engage violently in spiritual disciplines—prayer, fasting, Scripture reading—and watch God break the bondages in your life.
Day 4: From Acorns to Oak Trees
Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 5:17
God specializes in transformation. He takes despised tax collectors like Matthew and makes them Gospel writers. He takes cowardly deniers like Peter and makes them bold preachers. He takes violent persecutors like Saul and makes them apostles to the nations. Like an acorn containing everything needed to become a mighty oak, you have divine potential encoded within you by your Creator. But that potential only activates when you're planted in good soil—Jesus Christ. Once you're in Him, transformation begins. You become a new creation; old things pass away. You're not perfect yet, but God is faithful to complete the work He started in you. Today, remember: you're not who you used to be, and you're not yet who you're going to be. You're being transformed from glory to glory.
Day 5: Make It Free
Romans 1:16; Ephesians 2:8-9
"Give as freely as you have received." Salvation is a gift, fully paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ. You cannot earn it, purchase it, or deserve it—you can only receive it by faith. This free gift contains everything: forgiveness of sins, freedom from addiction, power over temptation, peace in suffering, and a glorious eternal destiny. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes. It transforms sinners into saints, gives stubborn hearts a tender responsiveness to God, and releases supernatural power to live righteously. If you've received this gift, your responsibility is to freely share it with others. Don't hoard the good news. Tell someone today what Jesus has done for you. Share your testimony of transformation. Invite them to experience the same freedom you've found in Christ.
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