22/03/2026
SUNDAY SERMON
Date: 22nd March, 2026
TOPIC: THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Preacher: David O. Onigbinde
Texts: Mark 1:14,15
Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Matthew 6:33 :"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
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INTRODUCTION
The Kingdom of God is the central theme of Christ’s ministry. It represents God’s sovereign rule, not confined to geography but expressed in the hearts and lives of men.
The Kingdom of God is not merely a distant hope; it is a present reality that transforms lives. It is a realm where God reigns supreme in the hearts of His people
SUB-TOPICS
1. THE PROCLAMATION AND PRINCIPLE OF THE KINGDOM
Matthew 4:17: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
• It is a call to father-son relationship with the Almighty God.
• A call into the family of God
• A call into a life under the sovereignty or supreme reign of God Almighty
• Membership of this kingdom is through genuine repentance, with transformed life or New Birth
• John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
• It is presently accessible, not distant.
Revelation 3:20 :Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
You can become a member of God’s kingdom today.
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2. THE PRIORITY AND PRACTICEOF THE KINGDOM OF GOD . Romans 14:17; Mark 8:36-37)
(Romans 14:17)
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
• Kingdom living requires correct prioritization. Earthly wealth, social status, and material success are temporary; the soul’s eternal welfare must be your first concern.
• Mark 8:36-37 :For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? .Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
The rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22 struggled because his material possessions overshadowed eternal priorities.
• Application: Evaluate what dominates your heart. Pursue righteousness, peace, and joy in the Spirit above all else.
• In involve living a life separate from the world ,
2 Corinthians 6:14 -18: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
You cannot be a member of the kingdom of God and still be a member of the kingdom of darkness.
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
The emphasis, priority of the kingdom of God is ;
o Living a life of righteousness or maintaining a right standing with God. You don’t want anything to come between your relationship with God
o Peace : living a peace with all men, as much as it is possible.
• Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Romans_12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Live as a true Kingdom citizen through godly character.
Matthew 19:27 – “We have left everything to follow you. What then will there be for us?”
• The Kingdom life is a life of sacrifice and commitment.
• Matthew 19:27-29: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Being a member of God’s kingdom can create hatred or enmity between you and your earthly family members.
Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
A times, it could leas to denial of your legitimate rights.
Another major priority of the kingdom is spreading the gospel of kingdom. This is a MUST duty for every member of the kingdom of God
Luke_9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke_9:60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God
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3. THE POSSESIVE POWER OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
(Matthew 11:12)
"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force."
Possession of both present Kingdom of God or future, eternal kingdom requires spiritual violence.
• The devil will fight, do all he could, to keep you in bo***ge in his kingdom.
• The devil will try to prevent you from living a righteous life, and so will flood you with various temptations.
You require various dimensions of power and need to exercise authority or power ;
• over sins and self (Romans 6:14)
• Over Spirits and Satan in kingdom of darkness (Luke 10:19)
• Power to prevail spiritually (Matthew 11:12)
Victory is assured in all battles of life while remaining in God’s kingdom’
• 2 Corithians_2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
• 1 Corinthians_15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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• Psalms144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight
You can only get these power by;
• Be spiritually intentional, not casual
• Engage in fervent prayer and steadfast faith
• Pursue the Kingdom with holy determination
CONCLUSION & FINAL CHARGE
• The Kingdom of God is right here now; are you a member of the kingdom of God? Have you repented of all your sins, and turned to God? God wants to start a profitable relationship with you. He wants to reign in your heart and life.
• If you were once a member of God’s kingdom, but have backslidden, you can return to God today.
• As believer, if you are going to remain in God’s kingdom, and inherit the eternal kingdom of God, you need to daily draw spiritual strength from God. You need daily enablement of the Holy Spirit.
CLOSING PRAYER
May God grant you the grace to pursue His Kingdom with passion,
To live by its principles,
And to manifest its power daily,
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.