Many of us, as Christians, come to God driven by material ambitions i.e., pursuing the world, while also trying to use the power of God to achieve those desires. We often perceive and measure the glory of God or the value of His kingdom by worldly standards such as wealth, health and success as determined by the world. But is this truly what the Lord intends for us? What does God really want us to pursue above all else?

In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on the Kingdom of God and how its power and glory should be rightly perceived. He explains how men often abuse the Kingdom’s power to pursue carnal desires and personal glory. He emphasises the need to yield to God in the pursuit of His Kingdom, as well as God’s unfailing provision to sustain and outwardly manifest the spiritual life (good), implanted in those who genuinely seek His Kingdom.

In this thought-provoking episode, “Yielding to the Kingdom,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the questions above and brings clarity to what God truly desires: the establishment of His Kingdom within us. He unpacks how, despite our tendency to chase after selfish interests and worldly gains, God lovingly and persistently redirects our hearts toward the spiritual life and things of eternal value. Pastor Jeffrey also explains what yielding to the Kingdom of God means, its importance in our walk with God, and how the scriptures play a role in the pursuit of the Kingdom. He walks us through the process of this inner transformation, the struggles it entails and the call to die to self so we can fully live for God.

This message will challenge your understanding of what it means to follow Christ and inspire you to reconsider your priorities. If you’ve ever wondered, “What does God really want from me?” or “What should I be pursuing above all else?”, then this episode is for you.

Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN May Special Program on “The Kingdom of God”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23 KJV

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

Other Scriptures: Matthew 6:33; Matthew 16:21-23; Luke 12:15; Luke 9:24; Luke 24:21-25 [All scriptures in KJV].

Many individuals, including Christians, approach God with self-focused intentions, seeking to use His power to fulfill personal desires rather than submitting to His will. This often involves assuming what is good and then using the Scriptures to justify carnal ambitions.

Such an approach is an attempt to abuse God’s power, as He is concerned not only with the outcomes but also with the underlying motives and understanding (means). When we pursue outcomes that appear godly but are driven by selfish intent, we remain aligned with the kingdom of this world rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on the Kingdom of God and how its power and glory should be rightly perceived. He explains how men often abuse the Kingdom’s power to pursue carnal desires and personal glory. He emphasises the need to yield to God in the pursuit of His Kingdom, as well as God’s unfailing provision to sustain and outwardly manifest the spiritual life (good), implanted in those who genuinely seek His Kingdom.

In this episode, “The Kingdom of Heaven”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demonstrates that the kingdom of Heaven has its own power and glory which cannot be used as a tool to achieve selfish interests and ambitions which stem from the kingdom of this world. He explains how one can perceive and operate from the kingdom of heaven by being born again through laying down his will and submitting to the Lord's will. Finally, he shows practical steps to come to the place of faith and peace in the Lord's kingdom.

Theme Scripture: John 3:1-3 (KJV)

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 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.

Key Scriptures:

Isaiah 55:9 (KJV)

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

John 3:3 (KJV)

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.

Other Scriptures: Luke 12:15, John 14:14, Isaiah 55:9, John 3:19, Luke 9:24 [All Scriptures in KJV]

”Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

(Matthew 6:10 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer teaches about the establishment of the Kingdom of God, but do we truly understand what this Kingdom is and how it is established? How do we perceive its power and glory? How can we be certain that we are living the life of this Kingdom? Without an accurate understanding of God’s Kingdom and how it manifests in our lives, we risk failing to truly know our God and understand the worth of His Kingdom: thus, misdirecting our pursuit of its power and glory.

In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on the Kingdom of God and how its power and glory should be rightly perceived. He explains how men often abuse the Kingdom’s power to pursue carnal desires and personal glory. He emphasises the need to yield to God in the pursuit of His Kingdom, as well as God’s unfailing provision to sustain and outwardly manifest the spiritual life (good), implanted in those who genuinely seek His Kingdom.

In this episode, “Thy Kingdom Come”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter delves into the essence of the Lord’s Prayer, offering a clear and profound understanding of what the Kingdom of God truly is. He explains how believers should rightly perceive and measure the Kingdom of God within, and why many often misunderstand or reject this mindset. He uncovers the Kingdom’s purpose, and emphasises the importance of understanding how its power and glory operates and manifests (respectively), cautioning against the abuse of this power for the pursuit of self-determined material outcomes or personal glory. He concludes by urging believers to submit to the Lord and seek His Kingdom as a spiritual, internal reality, cautioning that pursuing it merely as an external (material) kingdom leads only to deception and disappointment.

This message will deepen your understanding of the Kingdom of God, its power and glory. It will also help you to find the need to submit to the Lord in your pursuit of His Kingdom.

Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN May Special Program on “The Kingdom of God”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:9-10 KJV

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Luke 17:20-21 KJV

20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Other Scriptures: Matthew 6:13, 1 Timothy 6:5; Hebrews 11:10; John 18:35-36 [All scriptures in KJV].