BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD
SERMON INSIGHTS
The Divine Mandate: Reclaiming the Glory of Creation
Central Spiritual Truth: God is restoring the original beauty and harmony of the world by overthrowing the systems of men and spirits that have sought to usurp His glory.
- Modern technology and human achievements like space travel appear to be the “beauty of creation,” but they are not the glory God intended.
- Principalities, powers, and spiritual entities like “Lucifer, the dragon, the beast, the serpent, the Leviathan” have taken control of human lives and
- Ghana is identified as a “leading nation” and a “star of the kingdom of glory” rather than a secular political power.
- Scripture Reference: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever”. Isaiah 9:6-7
The Power of Resurrection: The Foundation of the New Order
Central Spiritual Truth: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the definitive act that crumbled the might of political and religious structures, initiating a new creation where man is restored to the divine nature.
- Satan, Pilate, and Caiaphas rejoiced at Christ’s death, thinking the “rabble rouser” was finished.
- The physical barriers—stones, soldiers, and guns—had to “bow” and “gave way” when the creator rose from the dead.
- Believers must stop thinking with a “death mind” or “mad mind” and realize they are created afresh with the “seed of the fullness of the divine nature”.
- Satan uses “wicked people” and “distractions” (like a woman shouting early in the morning) to pull the believer away from their focus on the kingdom.
- Scripture Reference: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16
The Three-Fold Mission of Kingdom Building
Central Spiritual Truth: Kingdom mission requires a comprehensive approach of delivering the oppressed, overthrowing satanic alliances, and reconstructing society through the mechanism of faith.
THE MISSION OF DELIVERANCE: LIBERATING THE CAPTIVES
Central Spiritual Truth: Kingdom building requires the active transfer of humanity from the damning power of Satan into the liberty of God’s power.
- The Mechanism of Transfer: True deliverance is the process of moving people from the “power of Satan unto the power of God”.
- Opening Prison Doors: Following the Messianic model, the Church must set captives free and open the doors of spiritual prisons.
- Restoration of Sanity: Believers must reject “mad minds” and “death
- Post-Deliverance Instruction: Deliverance is incomplete without the “preaching of the acceptable year” to establish the redeemed in true faith.
- Scripture Reference: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16
THE OVERTHROW OF THE SATAN-MAN ALLIANCE
Central Spiritual Truth: The Church is authorized to dismantle the rebellious alliance between human systems and satanic influences that reject God’s rule.
- Defining the Alliance: The “Satan-man alliance” is the perpetuation of rebellion where human wisdom and technology are used to reject God.
- The Temptation of “Deals”: Satan offered Jesus the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship—a “deal” many modern ministers accept for prosperity.
- The Power to “Sack” Satan: Kingdom mission involves “sacking” the devil and casting out demons as a sign that the kingdom has arrived.
- Refusing Worldly Philosophies: The Church must overthrow social theories like Marxism that attempt to redeem man without Christ.
- The Choice of the Cross: Unlike the “Satan-man” order, the kingdom order is built on the self-denial and the lifestyle of the cross.
- Scripture Reference: “The former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare. Before they spring forth I tell you of them”. Isaiah 42:9
SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION THROUGH THE NEW ORDER
Central Spiritual Truth: The Christian faith is the only valid mechanism for the total spiritual and social reconstruction of human society.
- Faith as the Reconstruction Tool: The Christian faith provides the framework for re-establishing education, business, and national culture.
- The Present Reign: The “thousand year reign of Jesus” has already begun, and the Church is the mechanism for making this reign real on earth.
- Establishment of Tenets: A nation is only truly reconstructed when it is established in righteousness, judgment, and justice.
- The Universal Priesthood: In this new order, every member is a “king and priest” with direct personal access to God’s direction.
- Dismantling Tribal Powers: Reconstruction involves breaking ancient “tribal war powers” and “tribal gods” to bring unity under Christ.
- Scripture Reference: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. Matthew 6:33
The Church as the Light of the Gentile Nations
Central Spiritual Truth: The Church is the “new thing” designed to rise above all human organizations and lead the nations into God’s inheritance.
- While Europe (formerly Judeo-Christian) has rejected Christ, the “mantle” of leadership has now moved to Africa.
- Just as the baby Jesus was hidden in Africa for safety, the light of Christ is now emerging from the “dark continent”.
- The New Testament Church is a “new thing” where every member is a “king and priest” with direct access to God, unlike the old Levitical priesthood.
- Scripture Reference: “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus”. Rev 22:20
AMEN