{"status":200,"userMsg":"Post fetched successfully","devMsg":"Post fetched successfully","data":{"id":535,"uuid":"8dd44601-bc22-408f-b374-d357b3d34c11","title":"BUILDING GOD'SKINGDOM BY PROSPERITY","excerpts":"1. REDEMPTION HAS MADE EVERY BELIEVER A PARTAKER OF SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS\nScripture: Ephesians 1:3\n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”\nBy redemption, every believer has access to the spiritual blessings that are available in Christ. These blessings include our spiritual inheritance, divine favour, wisdom, grace, and the resources God provides for the fulfilment of His purpose.\nProverbs 10:22 says, ","content":"1. REDEMPTION HAS MADE EVERY BELIEVER A PARTAKER OF SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS\nScripture: Ephesians 1:3\n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”\nBy redemption, every believer has access to the spiritual blessings that are available in Christ. These blessings include our spiritual inheritance, divine favour, wisdom, grace, and the resources God provides for the fulfilment of His purpose.\nProverbs 10:22 says, “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”\n\n2. PROSPERITY IS ENTRUSTED BY GOD FOR A PURPOSE\nScripture: Luke 16:11\n“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?”\nGod does not merely want to bless us; He also wants to find us faithful with what \n3. YOU MUST UNDERSTAND WHY GOD PROSPERS YOU\nMatthew 13:23;\n so that His work can advance, your attitude towards wealth changes.\nGod wants His people to understand the purpose of His blessings.\n\nHOW DO I PARTAKE IN THIS PROSPERITY MOVEMENT IN THE CHURCH?\n1. Walk in the Covenant\nScripture: Deuteronomy 8:18\n\nA. Be a giver in the Kingdom generally\nScriptures: Genesis 8:22; Philippians 4:15–19\n\nB. Be a giver towards Kingdom projects\nScripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1–8\n\n2. Be a Tireless Worker\nScriptures: Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 13:4.\nGod expects us to work faithfully with the abilities and opportunities He gives us.\nPrayer is important, but prayer should not become an excuse for idleness. Faith must be accompanied by responsible action.\n\n3. Always Be Led by the Spirit\nScriptures: Genesis 12:1–3; Genesis 13:2; Isaiah 48:17–18, 21\n\n\nWHY SHOULD I POSITION MYSELF FOR GOD TO PROSPER ME?\n1. To Reduce the Vulnerability Associated with Poverty\nProverbs 10:15\n2. To Have Greater Financial Independence and Capacity to Help Others\nProverbs 22:7\n“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”\n3. To Have the Resources to Put Wisdom into Action Ecclesiastes 9:16\n“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”\nEcclesiastes 9:16 teaches that wisdom is superior to strength, yet people may disregard the wisdom of someone who is poor.\nThis reveals an unfortunate reality about human society: people sometimes judge others by their financial position rather than by the value of their ideas.\n\n4. To Increase Our Capacity to Influence Society for Good\nEcclesiastes 9:16 also highlights how a poor person's words may be disregarded.\nAlthough money does not guarantee influence, financial resources can help amplify a good cause, support education, establish useful initiatives, and make the work of the Church more effective.\n\n WHAT ARE THE FRINGE BENEFITS BESIDES FINANCIAL PROSPERITY?\n1. It Can Help Secure a Godly Legacy for Future Generations\nPsalm 112:1–9\nPsalm 112 describes the blessings associated with the person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. It speaks of righteousness, generosity, stability, and a legacy that endures.\n\n2. It Can Help Us Care for Our Health and Well-being\nScripture: Psalm 41:1–3\nFinancial stability can also help people access nutritious food, suitable housing, medical care, and other practical needs that contribute to well-being.\n \n3. God Prunes Us So That We Can Bear More Fruit\nScripture: John 15:2\n“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”\nJohn 15:2 is primarily about spiritual fruitfulness, not financial prosperity or physical health. Jesus teaches that the Father prunes fruitful branches so that they can bear more fruit.\nIn the context of building the Church, this reminds us that material resources alone are not enough. God desires believers whose lives demonstrate spiritual maturity, obedience, love, and fruitful service.\nProsperity must therefore be accompanied by spiritual growth and a life that honours God.\n","encoded_content":null,"username":"jvava","author":"anonymous","visibility":1,"category":"sermon","quiz":null,"communities":null,"view_access":null,"edit_access":null,"state_vector":null,"sync_tracker":"215bdd3a-6cf3-44f0-a0d4-968ec41de91f","created_at":"2026-10-18T07:26:11.000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-18T07:31:02.000Z"}}