The Kingdom of God Suffers Violence, and the Violent Take It by Force

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Campmeeting 2026 - Night Three

(Evening Service at The Well of Sturgis)

Speaker: Pastor Jerry Westerfield

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Today's Scriptures: 

Matthew 11:12 NKJV

12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

Luke 16:16

16 “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Philippians 3:14

14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Luke 13:24

24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Revelation 3:16

16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

Hebrews 12:14

14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

Ephesians 6:12

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1 Timothy 6:12

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Matthew 11:15

15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!