14 Feb Kingdom Faith #5

Kingdom Faith Confession Overview

In this fifth installment of the Kingdom Faith series, Pastor explores the powerful biblical principle of ‘calling those things that are not as though they were.’ Drawing from the early church’s practice of ‘the great confession,’ this sermon teaches believers how to function in God’s kingdom by speaking His Word over their circumstances. The message emphasizes that Christians have been translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light, and must learn to operate according to heaven’s principles rather than worldly systems. Just as travelers must understand different countries’ laws, believers must understand how God’s kingdom functions to experience His fullness. The sermon challenges Christians to take positions of authority and influence, allowing the Holy Spirit to work through them despite opposition. Through faith-filled confession of God’s Word, believers can see His will manifested in their lives, knowing that His thoughts toward them are good, bringing peace, hope, and a future.

Kingdom Faith Confession Outline

• 0:00 – Introduction to Kingdom Faith Series: Opening the fifth message on calling things that are not as though they were.
• 3:00 – The Great Confession: Understanding how the early church confessed God’s will over their lives.
• 8:00 – Translation Between Kingdoms: Jesus came to translate us from darkness into the kingdom of light.
• 12:00 – Learning Kingdom Operations: Like traveling to foreign countries, we must learn how God’s kingdom functions.
• 18:00 – World Under Wickedness: First John 5:19 reveals the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
• 25:00 – Taking Authority Positions: Christians must use their positions of influence for kingdom purposes.
• 32:00 – Words That Build: The righteousness of faith speaks in specific ways that edify and build.

Scripture References

Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 5:19, Romans 10:6-9, Ephesians 4:29, John 1:1-3, 1 Peter 5:10

Key Takeaways

• God’s will for believers is found clearly written in Scripture, which serves as His last will and testament for humanity.
• Christians have been translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light and must learn to function according to heaven’s principles.
• The whole world outside of Christ operates under the influence of wickedness, affecting even well-intentioned people in positions of power.
• Believers should embrace positions of authority and influence, allowing the Holy Spirit to work through them despite opposition and challenges.
• Faith-filled confession involves speaking God’s Word over circumstances rather than declaring negative outcomes or impossibilities.
• Words have the power to build or destroy, and believers should only speak words that edify and bring grace to hearers.
• Standing firm in faith during trials strengthens the soul and creates unbreakable bonds with God’s purposes.

Kingdom Faith Confession Notes

The Kingdom Faith series continues with a powerful exploration of how believers can operate in God’s supernatural realm through faith-filled confession. This practice, known to the early church as ‘the great confession,’ involves boldly declaring God’s Word and will over every situation, regardless of current circumstances. The foundation of this teaching rests on understanding that every believer has been fundamentally transferred from one kingdom to another through Christ’s redemptive work.The pastor uses the analogy of international travel to illustrate this kingdom transfer. Just as travelers must learn the customs, laws, and operational systems of foreign countries to function effectively, Christians must understand how God’s kingdom operates. Many believers make the mistake of trying to live according to worldly principles while expecting heavenly results. This approach leads to frustration and defeat because God operates within the boundaries He has established in His Word.First John 5:19 provides crucial insight into the spiritual reality surrounding us. While believers belong to God, the entire world system operates under the influence of wickedness. This explains why even well-intentioned people often make harmful decisions when placed in positions of worldly authority. The Greek word ‘cosmos’ refers to an orderly arrangement or governing influence, revealing that there is a systematic spiritual opposition to God’s purposes operating through worldly systems.Rather than retreating from positions of influence, the sermon challenges Christians to engage with these systems while operating according to kingdom principles. Every person has some measure of authority, from parents with children to professionals in their fields. When believers occupy these positions and allow the Holy Spirit to work through them, they become agents of transformation in their spheres of influence.The power of words receives significant emphasis throughout this message. Since humans are created beings made of water, minerals, and protein, we are sustained by consuming these same elements. Similarly, since Christ is the Word of God, He is sustained and honored by faith-filled words that align with His nature and purposes. Romans 10:6-9 demonstrates that the righteousness of faith speaks in specific ways, avoiding doubt-filled questions and instead declaring God’s finished work through Christ.The sermon concludes with a call to persistent faith despite opposition. Like the apostle Peter taught, believers may face suffering for a season, but those who stand firm will find their souls strengthened and bound together with God’s purposes in unbreakable unity.

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