BATTLE READY - Kingdom Building

KINGDOM BUILDING
Sunday, March 2nd Sermon Recap

Are You a Kingdom Builder?
Life is full of choices. Every day, we make decisions that shape our future, whether we recognize their significance at the time or not. The truth is, the life we have is the life we chose. While that can be a difficult reality to accept, it also means we have the power to choose a life that honors God and advances His kingdom. But here’s the key: building God’s kingdom doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentionality.

No one stumbles into a life of impact. Just like a doctor doesn’t wake up one morning and suddenly find themselves performing surgery, believers don’t just “accidentally” build God’s kingdom. It happens when we make a conscious decision to be used by God, to stand firm in our faith, and to commit to His mission.
If we want to be battle-ready for kingdom work, we must be intentional in three key areas of our lives: our heart, our mind, and our hands.

Our kingdom work begins with a heart fully devoted to God. Daniel 1:8 tells us that Daniel “determined that he would not defile himself” with the king’s food and wine. His decision was made in his heart long before he ever faced the temptation.

Jesus instructed us in Matthew 6:33 to “seek first the kingdom of God.” If we do not set our hearts on God intentionally, the world will set our hearts on other things by default. Are we giving God our first and best, or only our leftovers?

Ezra 7:10 tells us that “Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach its statutes.” His mind was focused on learning and applying God’s truth.

We cannot serve God effectively if we don’t know His will. This requires intentional study of Scripture. The best way to recognize God’s opportunities for kingdom work is to fill our minds with His Word. Yet, many of us drift through life, consuming entertainment and distractions instead of directing our minds toward spiritual growth.

Nehemiah didn’t just grieve over the broken walls of Jerusalem—he took action. Nehemiah 2:17 records his rallying cry: “Come, let’s rebuild Jerusalem’s wall so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” He didn’t just see the need; he did something about it.

Too often, we let laziness or fear keep us from engaging in the work God has called us to. Some of us worry about doing the wrong thing, so we do nothing. But kingdom builders don’t make excuses—they make moves. The reality is, God can fix our mistakes, but He can’t use a person who refuses to step forward in faith.

The greatest model of intentional kingdom work is Jesus Himself. Every step of His ministry was deliberate. He constantly spoke of His purpose: to do the will of the Father and to bring salvation to the lost. His heart, mind, and hands were fully committed to fulfilling God’s mission.

Drift happens. It’s easy to get caught up in the currents of life and simply go with the flow. But kingdom builders don’t drift—they build on purpose. As we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and celebrate His work in our lives, let’s ask ourselves:

• Am I setting my heart on God’s kingdom first?
• Am I filling my mind with His truth?
• Am I actively using my hands to serve Him?

Faith isn’t passive. It’s a confident step forward, trusting God to lead the way. Let’s stop drifting and start building—on purpose.