Kingdom Builders Testimonies and Teaching: Living as Citizens of God’s Kingdom

When people testify, faith rises. That was the heartbeat of this gathering, where real stories, prayer, worship, and a fresh teaching on the Kingdom of God came together. If you need a reminder that God still speaks, still directs steps, and still builds His house through His people, this is for you. Below, you’ll find the highlights, key Scriptures, and practical applications to live as a citizen of God’s Kingdom every day.

The night in one line: God is moving among His people, preparing a harvest, building His house, and calling us to walk in His authority.

Testimonies That Stir Faith

• Removing what does not belong: Steve shared how the Lord prompted him to remove old “bells” from a past life that were hanging on a main door in his home. He balked, then asked the Lord to tell his wife too. At 3 a.m., she woke him to say she heard those bells in the spirit and could not sleep until they were gone. They took them down right then. When God speaks, act quickly.
• Standing your ground: One sister made a bold public declaration to the enemy, refusing fear and declaring that Satan has no authority over her family or ministry. The room agreed in prayer. Authority is not volume, it is alignment with Jesus.
• Seventy faithful years: Sister Shelby testified to serving the Lord for seven decades. She recalled the Lord’s words over her life while on an operating table: “Your footsteps are ordered by me. I’ve promised to never leave you or forsake you, and I never have.” She reminded us, when the ground gets tilled, it does not feel good, but it leads to fruit.
• Guided for a mission: Lewis, new to the church, shared how the Spirit led him to a gas station where he met his mechanic, whose mother had just passed away. He prayed with him and pointed him back to God, not to religion. The Spirit still sends.
• Forgiveness with fruit: A powerful testimony closed the night. A mom shared how her daughter was taken for three years, then miraculously found. She went to the hospital to see the man who took her daughter, forgave him to his face, and urged him to make things right with God. He died two weeks later. She testified, if she had held on to bitterness, it would have eaten her alive. This is the gospel in action. For more stories like this, see these reflections on forgiveness in real life in Testimonies by Heart Of Forgiveness.

The House God Is Building

The church watched a video montage of the building project set to songs Pastor Tom wrote over the journey, including “10,000 give a thousand,” “I don’t know how He’ll build it, but He will,” and “The miracle of 2025.” Photos showed the site from dirt work to concrete to steel, all the way to where we stand now. The call was simple and strong: we are over halfway there. God has already brought in 13 million, and it is time for another push in faith and action.

• A class-level goal: The Kingdom Builders class committed to give 1,000 dollars together. Some had already given, but hearts stirred again. If the Lord moves you, act in faith.
• Why this matters: This is more than a building. It is a voice to the nations. A dream was shared of Pastor standing in a field of wheat, cutting with a sickle. As the wheat fell, families from many nations appeared behind it. The sense was clear. God is sending a harvest of families, hungry people, from every background.
• What it will take: Prayer, generosity, unity, and readiness to receive people who are desperate for God. The AV systems, miles of cable, and infrastructure are being prepared. Pray especially for Rodney and Tammy and their family, for health, strength, and grace as they serve.

Covering the Builders in Prayer

The church gathered to pray for Tammy, Rodney, and their family. Prophetic words encouraged them: God has led you into places you did not choose; He will do it again. He has already planned the next step. What you are carrying is like a birth. There is strain now, but joy is coming. Many will come because of what God is birthing.

Worship Response: Trusting God Again

The room responded in worship with “I Trust in God.” Hands lifted, tears fell, and a fresh word rose in the room: your footsteps are ordered. God has not left you. Give Him all of you. Quit trying to figure out every detail. He will work out every single one.

Teaching: What It Means To Live In God’s Kingdom

This message laid a foundation for a teaching series on the Kingdom of God. The goal was simple: live like citizens under the greatest King, Jesus.

The Kingdom Is God’s Reign, Not Just A Place

• Word focus: The New Testament word for “kingdom” is basileia. It means kingship, rule, or reign, not just territory.
• Simple picture: Think of a CEO. His office might be in one city, but his policies, authority, and influence operate across the whole organization, even if he is on a plane. In the same way, the reign of God operates here and now through Jesus and His people.

Key Scriptures:

• Mark 1:14-15, where Jesus preached “the gospel of the kingdom” and said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the gospel.”
• Luke 17:20-21, where Jesus told the Pharisees the Kingdom does not come with visible observation right now. The Kingdom starts within you.

Repentance Is A New Way To Think And Live

Repent means to change your mind and turn to God. Kingdom life is not fitting God into our routines. It is trading our old ways for the King’s ways. The Kingdom begins internally in anyone who submits to Jesus’ reign.

Dominion: Authority With Accountability

• Word focus: In Genesis, “dominion” is the Hebrew radah. It means to rule or reign with executive power.
• Sober truth: We are stewards, not owners. God owns everything. He entrusts us with time, talents, resources, and relationships.
• Practical example: You borrow your parent’s car, you fill it with gas, park it safely, and return it clean. You are responsible. That is stewardship.
• Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 shows God giving humankind dominion over the earth’s creatures, not over other humans. We do have authority over sin and the enemy’s works in Jesus’ name.

Cain’s warning is a wake-up call:

• Genesis 4:6-7, “Sin is crouching at the door. It desires to dominate you, but you must rule over it.”
• Application: Do not give place to the devil. Use the authority you have in Christ. If forgiveness is your battleground, lean into it. For a thoughtful message on God’s deliverance in life’s storms, see The Divine Pattern of Deliverance.

A Colony And An Embassy: How To Live Here And Now

• Colony picture: A colony lives in a land, but follows the laws and culture of a distant capital. That is us. Heaven is our home base. We live here by Heaven’s ways.
• Scripture: Philippians 3:20 says our citizenship is in Heaven. Our ultimate allegiance, laws, and culture come from there.
• Embassy picture: An embassy sits in a foreign nation, yet belongs to its home country. If that embassy is attacked, the home nation is attacked. In the same way, we are Heaven’s embassy on earth. We speak the home country’s language of faith, hope, and love. We carry the King’s authority as His ambassadors. For stories of everyday faith that spur courage, explore these short Christian testimonies.

How The Kingdom Shows Up

• In forgiveness: Releasing debts others cannot repay. It sets captives free, starting with us.
• In guidance: The Spirit nudges you to a gas station or to make a call. People meet Jesus when you obey.
• In deliverance and healing: Bondage breaks, anxiety lifts, and bodies are set right when Jesus rules a moment.
• In generosity: The church rises to build a house for prayer and a platform for the Gospel.

What To Do Next

• Win one: Ask God to help you lead one person to Jesus this season. One at a time, the church doubles.
• Pray daily: For the harvest, for the new sanctuary, and for those serving behind the scenes. Pray for strength, health, and wisdom.
• Give as led: If the Lord moves your heart toward the building, obey quickly. Your obedience matters.
• Live the sermon on the mount: Forgive fast, bless enemies, tell the truth, and walk in purity of heart.
• Use what you have: Pass a gospel tract. Share a testimony. Post a Scripture that helped you. Invite a neighbor.

Key Takeaways

• The Kingdom is God’s active rule working through Jesus and His people.
• It starts in the heart of anyone who submits to King Jesus.
• We carry real authority, but we are accountable stewards.
• We are Heaven’s citizens and ambassadors, living by Heaven’s culture on earth.
• God is preparing a great harvest. The house is part of the mission. Get ready.

Conclusion

God is building people and a house at the same time. The testimonies prove it, the prayers fuel it, and the teaching shows us how to live it. Your footsteps are ordered. He has not left you. Give Him all of you, and watch Him work out every detail. Will you ask God who to reach, how to serve, and what to give in this season? The harvest is coming. Let’s be ready.

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