KINGDOM PRINCIPLES
1. Principle of Lordship (God is King)
- The Kingdom begins with recognizing God’s authority.
- Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
- Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it…”
Truth: You don’t enter the Kingdom by opinion, but by submission to the King.
2. Principle of Obedience
- Obedience activates Kingdom promises.
- Deuteronomy 28:1-2 – Blessings follow obedience.
- John 14:15 – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
Truth: Love for the King is proven by obedience, not words.
3. Principle of Faith
- Faith is the currency of the Kingdom.
- Hebrews 11:6 – Without faith it is impossible to please God.
- Mark 11:22-24 – Have faith in God.
Truth: What you believe determines what you receive.
4. Principle of Seedtime and Harvest
- Everything in the Kingdom operates by sowing and reaping.
- Genesis 8:22 – Seedtime and harvest shall not cease.
- Galatians 6:7 – You reap what you sow.
Truth: Your future is hidden in your seed.
5. Principle of Stewardship
- You don’t own; you manage what God gives.
- Luke 16:10 – Faithful in little → faithful in much.
- 1 Peter 4:10 – Be good stewards of God’s grace.
Truth: Faithfulness qualifies you for increase.
6. Principle of Authority
- Kingdom citizens operate under delegated authority.
- Luke 10:19 – Authority over all the power of the enemy.
- Genesis 1:26 – Dominion mandate.
Truth: Authority flows from alignment with God.
7. Principle of Humility
- Humility attracts grace and promotion.
- James 4:6 – God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
- Matthew 23:12 – Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Truth: In the Kingdom, going down is the way up.
8. Principle of Love
- Love is the foundation of all Kingdom laws.
- Matthew 22:37-39 – Love God and love your neighbor.
- John 13:35 – Love identifies disciples.
Truth: Love is the highest Kingdom principle.
9. Principle of Righteousness
- Right standing and right living matter in the Kingdom.
- Matthew 6:33 – Seek His righteousness.
- Romans 14:17 – The Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy.
Truth: Righteousness sustains Kingdom life.
10. Principle of Sacrifice
- Advancement in the Kingdom requires sacrifice.
- Luke 9:23 – Deny yourself and follow Christ.
- Romans 12:1 – Present your body as a living sacrifice.
Truth: You cannot gain Kingdom life without surrender.
KINGDOM FLOW
Faith → Obedience → Stewardship → Authority → Increase → Impact
- Faith starts it
- Obedience activates it
- Stewardship sustains it
- Authority expands it
- Impact reflects it
SHORT SERMON OUTLINE
Title: “Living by Kingdom Principles”
1. The King Establishes the Principles
- Psalm 103:19
2. The Principles Govern the Kingdom
- Romans 14:17
3. The Citizen Must Align with the Principles
- Matthew 6:33
4. The Result is a Transformed Life
- 2 Corinthians 5:17