Building Kingdom, Not Empire

from Celebrate Church Bradford Sunday Sermon

In this episode, three volunteers help tell the story of a tall tower representing the Tower of Babel. Through an engaging narrative involving different types of people building a tower, the story delves into the concept of building in human strength versus building in reliance on God. Liz emphasizes the difference between empire and kingdom, urging participants to surrender their abilities and talents to God. The video concludes with announcements about a 21-day prayer and fasting period, aiming to start a new season focused on God's plans and promises for the year.00:00 Introduction and Story Setup00:43 Building the Tower of Babel01:56 God's Reaction and Confusion03:26 The Aftermath of Babel04:20 Transition to Announcements05:16 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting06:44 Reflecting on the Past Year07:46 Understanding God's Promises11:19 The Significance of Babel15:46 Building Kingdom vs. Empire20:17 Personal Reflections and Testimonies30:31 Practical Steps and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, three volunteers help tell the story of a tall tower representing the Tower of Babel. Through an engaging narrative involving different types of people building a tower, the story delves into the concept of building in human strength versus building in reliance on God. Liz emphasizes the difference between empire and kingdom, urging participants to surrender their abilities and talents to God. The video concludes with announcements about a 21-day prayer and fasting period, aiming to start a new season focused on God's plans and promises for the year.00:00 Introduction and Story Setup00:43 Building the Tower of Babel01:56 God's Reaction and Confusion03:26 The Aftermath of Babel04:20 Transition to Announcements05:16 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting06:44 Reflecting on the Past Year07:46 Understanding God's Promises11:19 The Significance of Babel15:46 Building Kingdom vs. Empire20:17 Personal Reflections and Testimonies30:31 Practical Steps and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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