Building Gods Kingdom #8
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Explore Building Gods Kingdom session 8: women in ministry, spiritual gifts, dispensations of grace, and Paul’s stand for the true gospel across 82 minutes of biblical teaching.
Description
Building Gods Kingdom Overview
In this eighth session of the Building Gods Kingdom series, the pastor takes the congregation on a rich theological journey through the dispensations of God’s kingdom, from Adam through the age of grace. Drawing on key passages from Galatians, Acts, and 1 Corinthians, the teaching establishes that the kingdom of God has always existed but is administered differently in each era according to the heart of the people. A significant portion of the sermon addresses the role of women in the church, confronting the misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 14:34 by placing it in its proper biblical and historical context. The pastor highlights women throughout Scripture who served as leaders, prophets, apostles, and pioneers, from Miriam and Deborah in the Old Testament to Priscilla, Junia, Phoebe, and the Samaritan woman in the New Testament. The session also explores the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the proper use of tongues and prophecy in the assembly, and the call for every believer, man and woman alike, to mature and minister. A timely word about the rising power of the true church closes this compelling and liberating study.
Building Gods Kingdom Outline
- 00:00 – Review of the Kingdom Dispensations: The pastor recaps the previous seven sessions, outlining how God’s kingdom has been administered through innocence, conscience, human government, promise, law, and grace.
- 08:30 – The Twelve Apostles and the Replacement of Judas: An examination of Matthew 19:28 and the significance of the number twelve, followed by the selection of Matthias and the distinct apostolic calling of Paul.
- 18:00 – Standing Fast Against False Gospels: Using Galatians 1:6-7 and 2:1-5, the pastor shows how Paul resisted the Judaizers who sought to add law to grace, and challenges believers to hold the line against every corrupting influence.
- 28:45 – Peter’s Compromise and the Courage of Paul: Galatians 2:11-14 is unpacked as a case study in the danger of fear-driven compromise, and the courage required to publicly confront error even among respected leaders.
- 38:00 – Women in the Old Testament Ministry: The pastor surveys Miriam, Deborah, Esther, Anna, the Samaritan woman, Lydia, Priscilla, Phoebe, and Junia, establishing that God has always used women powerfully in leadership and proclamation.
- 49:30 – Women Can Prophesy and Preach: Acts 2:17-18, 1 Corinthians 14:26, and Romans 12:4-8 are presented to show that the gifts of the Spirit are distributed to all believers regardless of gender, with each member expected to contribute.
- 59:00 – Understanding Tongues, Prophecy, and Order: A detailed study of 1 Corinthians 14 distinguishes private prayer in tongues from public messages requiring interpretation, and emphasizes that all things must be done decently and in order for edification.
- 01:09:00 – What Does Women Keep Silent Really Mean: The pastor addresses 1 Corinthians 14:34 in context, demonstrating through surrounding verses that Paul was correcting a specific disorder, not silencing women from all ministry and proclamation.
- 01:18:00 – The Rising Church and the Call to Action: A prophetic exhortation closes the session, declaring that the true church is about to rise in unprecedented power and calling every believer, man and woman, to step into their God-given ministry.
Scripture References
Matthew 19:28, Galatians 1:1, Galatians 1:6-7, Galatians 2:1-5, Galatians 2:11-14, Galatians 3, Galatians 4, 2 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 12:4-8, Romans 16:7, Psalm 68:11-12, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 4:31, Acts 21:8-9, Amos 3:7-8, Isaiah 52-54, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 14:33-34
Key Takeaways
- The kingdom of God has always existed, but its administration changes according to the dispensation, and every good thing from each era belongs to believers today through Christ.
- Paul’s apostolic calling was given directly by Jesus Christ and was equal in authority to the Twelve, though his mission was specifically to the Gentiles with a unique revelation of grace.
- God has used women in every dispensation as leaders, prophets, generals, governors, apostles, and teachers, and this pattern is confirmed and expanded under the New Covenant.
- The gifts of the Holy Spirit are distributed to each believer individually as the Spirit wills, and every member of the body, regardless of gender, is expected to use their gift to edify the church.
- Praying in tongues builds up the individual believer, while tongues accompanied by interpretation and prophecy edify the entire congregation and must be exercised decently and in order.
- Satan’s primary strategy in every dispensation is to weaken the word of God and bring believers back under fear and bondage, which is why standing firm on the full counsel of Scripture is non-negotiable.
- The true church is entering a season of unprecedented power and shaking, and every believer must be ready to walk in maturity, boldness, and love to fulfill their calling in God’s kingdom.
Building Gods Kingdom Notes
The Dispensations Belong to Every Believer
The pastor opens by grounding the series in a foundational truth: the kingdom of God always was and always will be, but its administration shifts across the dispensations from innocence to conscience, from human government to promise, from law to grace. Crucially, he teaches that the best of every dispensation is the inheritance of the New Covenant believer. Abraham’s covenant of promise is why faith brings promises into life today. This is not abstract theology but a living framework that explains why believers have access to every good thing God has ever offered his people throughout history.
Paul Opposed Peter Publicly to Protect Truth
One of the sermon’s most gripping moments is the examination of Galatians 2:11-14, where Paul confronted Peter face to face in front of the entire congregation at Antioch. Peter had been eating freely with Gentile believers but withdrew when Jewish legalists arrived, fearing their judgment. His hypocrisy influenced even Barnabas. The pastor uses this to underscore that no position of influence, no matter how respected, exempts a leader from accountability to the truth of the gospel. Compromise motivated by fear of people always leads to the weakening of the church and the oppression of those whom grace is meant to set free.
God Has Always Used Women to Herald Truth
A powerful survey of women in Scripture dismantles the notion that female ministry is a modern accommodation. Miriam led worship. Deborah commanded armies and governed a nation. Esther interrupted a genocide. Anna prophesied over the infant Jesus. The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is documented in third-century records as having planted more than ninety churches. Priscilla co-pastored at Corinth and pioneered the church at Ephesus. Phoebe was a leader set over others. Junia was noted among the apostles. Psalm 68:11-12 declares that a great host of women would announce the word of God. These are not exceptions; they are the consistent pattern of heaven.
Every Gift Is for Every Believer Without Exception
First Corinthians 12:4-11 establishes that the same Spirit distributes all nine gifts individually to each believer as he wills. The Greek word translated he in Romans 12 is ho, which means either he or she. The pastor emphasizes that the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all, meaning every person present in a gathering carries a gift that someone else in that room needs. Withholding half the congregation from functioning in their gifts, whether by gender bias or by spiritual passivity, robs the body of the full ministry Christ intended for it to experience.
Tongues and Prophecy Used With Maturity and Order
The pastor draws a clear distinction between praying in tongues privately to God, which edifies the individual and requires no interpretation, and a public message in tongues, which must be interpreted so the church can be built up. Prophecy, defined as either foretelling an event or speaking out the word of God under the anointing of the Spirit, is ranked as the gift most to be desired in a public gathering because it brings edification, exhortation, and comfort to everyone present. First Corinthians 14:33 is the governing principle: God is not a God of disorder. Everything must serve the strengthening of the people.
A Prophetic Word for the Church Today
The sermon closes with a stirring prophetic declaration. The pastor believes the world is entering a season of shaking that will expose what is false and reveal what is genuine. He calls believers to refuse fear, stand uncompromisingly on the word of God, and expect the greatest rise of authentic church power the world has ever witnessed. He grounds this confidence in Isaiah 54, where God promises he will never rebuke or be angry with his people again under the new covenant, comparing this commitment to his promise to Noah. That assurance gives believers the boldness to approach the throne of grace and to minister without apology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Building Gods Kingdom mean in this sermon series?
In this series, building God’s kingdom refers to understanding how God has governed his people across different dispensations and how believers today participate in advancing his rule on earth under the dispensation of grace. Each session builds on the previous to give a comprehensive biblical foundation for the church’s identity, authority, and mission.
Did Paul replace Judas as one of the twelve apostles?
No. The pastor explains clearly from Acts 1 and Galatians 1:1 that Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas among the Twelve. Paul was a separately appointed apostle called directly by Jesus Christ for a distinct mission to the Gentiles. His authority was equal but his calling and arena were different from the Twelve who were sent to the Jewish people.
Can women preach and prophesy in church according to the Bible?
Yes. The pastor demonstrates from Acts 2:17-18, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, and Psalm 68:11-12 that the gifts of the Spirit are given to all believers regardless of gender. Women throughout the New Testament including Priscilla, Phoebe, Junia, and Philip’s four daughters actively prophesied and led in the early church with apostolic affirmation.
What does 1 Corinthians 14:34 mean when it says women should be silent in church?
The pastor teaches that this verse must be read within its immediate context and the whole of Paul’s writing. Earlier in the same chapter Paul addresses all believers prophesying and each one bringing a word. The silence commanded appears to address a specific disorder, likely women publicly interrogating prophecies in a disruptive way, not a universal ban on women speaking, teaching, or prophesying.
What is the difference between praying in tongues and a message in tongues?
Praying in tongues is a private conversation between the believer and God. Paul says the person speaks mysteries to God and no one understands, but the individual is built up spiritually. A message in tongues given in a public gathering is directed toward the congregation and must be followed by interpretation so that the church can be edified, just as prophecy would edify them.
What did the Judaizers teach and why was it wrong?
The Judaizers were Jewish Christians who taught that faith in Christ was not sufficient for salvation and that Gentile believers also had to be circumcised and keep the Mosaic law. Paul opposed this in Galatians because it added human works to the finished work of Christ, corrupted the gospel of grace, and brought believers back under the bondage of the law which Christ came to fulfill and free them from.
What does it mean that God will shake everything that can be shaken?
Drawing from Hebrews and consistent biblical themes, the pastor applies this shaking to the current moment in church history. God is demanding repentance from believers who have tolerated sin and compromise, purging what is false so that what is genuine can rise. The pastor believes this will result in the greatest demonstration of the church’s power and authenticity that the world has ever seen.
How should spiritual gifts be exercised in a church gathering?
Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 14 call for order, love, and the edification of all. No more than two or three should speak in tongues with interpretation. Those who prophesy should speak one at a time and be willing to yield when another receives a revelation. Everything must be done decently and in order because God is a God of peace, not disorder, and the goal is always that every person present is built up and ministered to.
