The Fruit of the Kingdom Part I: Source and Identity
David Phillips • November 1, 2026
Sermon: The Fruit of the Kingdom Series
Part I: Source and Identity of the Kingdom
We begin a series on the fruit of the kingdom. By way of introduction, we identify exactly what is the kingdom and how our lives and the fruit we bear are directly connected to it and its source of authority.
We connect our need for faith and righteousness in praying for those who confess their sins, and how the same qualities help to pray in faith and accomplishes much.
Jesus identified Himself with, “I am”. The scriptures identify who we are in the sight of God by saying, “You are.” We need to know who we are in God’s eyes.
We continue our study of our spiritual battle and how we obtain victory through Jesus by every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, seated with Christ.
Jesus teaches the importance of asking with persistence and expectation that God not only hears our requests, but is happy to answer. He loves His children.
God gives us victory in Jesus, but we must still wrestle in our struggle against Satan. In Ephesians, Paul explains how we have been given victory in Christ.
Bible Class: The Teachings of Jesus Lesson 20: Judging, Matthew 7:1-6
Here we examine examples providing a pattern that those who sin ought to confess to the righteous so the righteous can pray for their forgiveness and healing.
Jesus reveals that such obedience is how we show our love toward God and abide in His love. God's grace not only flows to, but through His obedient children.
James directs our attention to Job to remind us about the "end God intends" for his saints for those who endure with patience. Victory comes during and after trial.
Finishing our discussion on seeking first the kingdom, Jesus teaches us what it looks like to store up treasure in heaven in various aspects of our lives.
Why does James teach us to confess our sins to one another? How do our prayers for one another help in our mutual struggles against sin? What about intercession?
In Acts 9:31, God was causing growth when the churches were walking in the fear of the Lord. What does it mean to fear the Lord and how do we learn to walk in it?
God promises great reward to those who endure persecution for righteousness’ sake. How do we learn to focus on the reward instead of the pain in the midst of trials?
Jesus illustrates how we learn to store up treasure in heaven: 1) the master we serve, 2) a good vs evil eye, 3) the provisions we trust, 4) what we seek most.
In our study on prayer we direct our attention to James 5:16, “confess your sins to one another.” If Jesus is our advocate, why do we confess to one another?
