Our Pursuit: Seek First the Kingdom

Our Pursuit: Seek First the Kingdom

From Great Oaks Fellowship Podcast by Great Oaks Fellowship

March 30, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

This episode emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the Kingdom of God above all else in our lives.

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…

Topics covered

  • Kingdom of God
  • faith
  • priorities
  • surrender
  • eternal treasures
  • stewardship

Keywords

  • Kingdom
  • Jesus
  • faith
  • treasure
  • surrender
  • eternal
  • priorities
  • stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Our Pursuit, Matthew, Luke, Mark

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