08 Apr Building Kingdom #2

Building Gods Kingdom Overview

In part 2 of ‘Building Kingdom,’ this powerful sermon explores how the entire Bible centers on three core elements: a King (Jesus), a Kingdom (God’s realm), and a royal family (believers). The message emphasizes that Christians have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing and given righteousness through Christ, not through performance or works. Drawing from Ephesians 1:3, 2 Peter 1:2-4, and Matthew 6:25-33, the pastor illustrates how believers should seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, trusting that all earthly needs will be provided. Using the analogy of royalty receiving cars as a birthright, he explains that righteousness is our spiritual inheritance – we shouldn’t be ashamed to claim what God has freely given. The sermon addresses how condemnation causes believers to shrink from their God-given authority, just as Adam did after the fall. Instead, Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. The message concludes with Jesus’s profound promise in Matthew 6:33 – when we prioritize seeking God’s kingdom and understanding our righteousness in Him, everything else we need is added unto us.

Building Gods Kingdom Outline

• 0:00 – Series Introduction and Prayer: Opening remarks about the Building Kingdom series and prayer for revelation.
• 3:00 – The Bible’s Central Theme: Everything in Scripture points to a king, kingdom, and royal family.
• 8:00 – Review of Spiritual Blessings: Examining Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Peter 1:2-4 about receiving all things from God.
• 15:00 – Freedom from Performance-Based Faith: Understanding the law of the spirit of life versus the law of sin and death.
• 22:00 – Righteousness as Our Inheritance: Using the car analogy to illustrate our right to claim God’s righteousness.
• 30:00 – Seek First the Kingdom: Breaking down Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 6:25-33 about provision and priorities.
• 40:00 – Overcoming Condemnation: How condemnation causes us to shrink from our God-given authority and calling.

Scripture References

Ephesians 1:3, 2 Peter 1:2-4, Matthew 6:25-33, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:17, 1 Corinthians 15, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Key Takeaways

• The entire Bible focuses on three elements: a King (Jesus), a Kingdom (God’s realm), and a royal family (believers).
• Christians have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing and all things pertaining to life and godliness.
• Righteousness is a gift from God through Christ, not something we earn through performance or good works.
• When we seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, all our earthly needs are automatically provided.
• Condemnation causes believers to shrink from their God-given authority and responsibilities.
• We should confidently claim our righteousness in Christ without shame, just as royalty would claim their inheritance.
• Prayer isn’t primarily about begging God for things, but about understanding what He has already provided.

Building Gods Kingdom Notes

This enlightening message in the Building Kingdom series reveals the beautiful simplicity of God’s plan for humanity. The pastor begins by establishing that while the Bible contains many events and prophecies, its central theme never wavers: everything points to Jesus as King, His Kingdom, and believers as His royal family. This foundational truth prevents us from getting sidetracked by secondary issues that can lead to loss of spiritual power and intimacy with God.The sermon builds upon previous teachings about being blessed with heaven’s best, referencing Ephesians 1:3 where Paul declares that God ‘has blessed us’ – past tense – with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. This isn’t about begging God for what we need, but recognizing what we already possess. Similarly, 2 Peter 1:2-4 reveals that God’s divine power ‘has given to us all things’ that pertain to life and godliness through knowing Jesus Christ, not through understanding events or timelines.The pastor masterfully explains the transition from the law of sin and death (performance-based relationship with God) to the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus (righteousness-based relationship). Jesus fulfilled all legal requirements and gave us His righteousness, removing condemnation from the equation. Romans 5:17 promises that those who receive the abundance of God’s grace and the gift of righteousness will ‘rule and reign as kings in life.’Using a creative analogy about royalty and cars, the message illustrates how righteousness works as our spiritual inheritance. Just as royal family members wouldn’t be ashamed to claim their right to drive cars that identify their status, Christians shouldn’t hesitate to claim the righteousness that Christ has freely given them. Some ministers wrongly teach that Christians cannot claim to be righteous, but Scripture clearly states we are ‘the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.’The sermon’s climax focuses on Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 6:25-33, where He uses birds and lilies to demonstrate God’s effortless provision. Birds don’t plant crops or build barns, yet God feeds them daily. Lilies don’t toil or spin cloth, yet Solomon in all his glory wasn’t dressed as beautifully as these flowers. The message is clear: God provides for His creation without their striving or performance.Jesus’s conclusion in Matthew 6:33 provides the key to abundant living: ‘Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.’ This isn’t about seeking to become perfect through our efforts, but about understanding and embracing the righteousness God has already given us. When we prioritize this kingdom perspective, earthly provision follows naturally.The message concludes by addressing how condemnation paralyzes believers, using Adam as an example. After his fall, Adam spent his life in depression and hiding, cowering from the authority God had originally given him. Similarly, when Christians live under condemnation, they shrink from their God-given responsibilities and calling. However, Romans 8:1 declares there is ‘no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus,’ freeing us to walk in the authority and provision that comes with our royal family status.

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