Our Pursuit: Seek First the Kingdom

In this message from the Our Pursuit series, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t about casually adding faith to our lives; it’s about pursuing the Kingdom of God above everything else. Scripture tells us that when we seek first His Kingdom, everything else falls into its proper place. Yet many people want the benefits of the Kingdom without surrendering to the King.Jesus described the Kingdom like a treasure hidden in a field - so valuable that someone would sell everything they own just to possess it. The question we must wrestle with is simple: Are we willing to pursue the Kingdom with that same passion and surrender?This message challenges us to examine our priorities, our stewardship, and our willingness to trade temporary treasures for eternal ones. God has entrusted each of us with time, gifts, influence, and resources - not just for our benefit, but for the advancement of His Kingdom. When we truly seek first the Kingdom, our lives begin to reflect His purposes, His priorities, and His glory.1. The Kingdom Is Revealed to Those Who Seek It (Matthew 6:25–33, Luke 17:20–21)* Jesus calls us to seek the Kingdom above everything else* The Kingdom isn’t always obvious—it’s revealed to those who pursue it* When we pursue the Kingdom first, God opens our eyes to see what others miss2. The Kingdom Is Worth Giving Everything For (Matthew 13:44, Mark 10:21, Mark 8:36–37)* Jesus compares the Kingdom to a treasure hidden in a field* The rich young ruler struggled to surrender what he had for something greater* What we gain in the Kingdom is infinitely greater than anything we surrender3. The Kingdom Calls Us to Faithful Stewardship (Matthew 25:14–29)* God entrusts each of us with gifts, time, talents, and resources* Faithfulness with what we’ve been given leads to greater responsibility* The Kingdom advances when we steward what God has placed in our handsAs followers of Jesus, our lives are meant to reflect the prayer He taught us: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.” When we truly seek first His Kingdom, our priorities, our decisions, and our stewardship begin to align with His purposes.#KingdomOfGod #SeekFirstTheKingdom #Faith #ChristianSermon #GreatOaksFellowship #Jesus #Stewardship #Church