Discover God’s Design in Spiritual Authority – Original Intent
In Spiritual Authority – Original Intent, Pastor Chad Everett reveals God’s original plan for how His people were created to live in dominion through relationship, not control. From the very beginning in Genesis 1: 26–28, God gave mankind the mandate to rule under His rule. This message explores how spiritual authority – original intent began in the Garden of Eden and was restored through Jesus Christ.
Chad explains that spiritual authority is not about power over people but about partnership with God’s purpose. When believers understand who they are in Christ and how authority flows from submission, everything changes. Because of this, God’s plan has always been for His sons and daughters to reflect His image and extend His kingdom on the earth.
Submission and Dominion in Spiritual Authority – Original Intent
True authority begins with surrender. Chad shows that God didn’t rule the earth for Adam—He ruled through Adam. For this reason, obedience always connects us to heaven’s design. When we study Psalm 8: 4–6 and John 15: 5, we see that relationship comes before dominion and intimacy before influence.
Spiritual authority – original intent is about staying connected to the Vine, Jesus. When we remain close to Him, His life and power flow through us daily. God delegates authority to His people; we never earn it by our own effort. As a result, submission becomes the pathway to strength. Chad reminds us, “You can’t hijack true authority. God gave it—and that makes it legitimate.”
Your Yes to God Releases Spiritual Authority
Every believer faces moments of choice: obey God or follow self. Chad teaches that every “yes” to God is a “no” to the enemy. Because of this, obedience activates authority, while resistance to God shuts it down.
Through Matthew 28: 18–19, we discover how Jesus restored the Genesis mandate—authority in heaven and on earth—then gave it to His disciples. Therefore, this is spiritual authority – original intent lived out daily: believers saying yes to God, walking in His Word, and representing His kingdom wherever they go.
Key Takeaways
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God created humanity to reflect His image and carry His authority.
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True spiritual authority flows from submission and relationship.
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Every “yes” to God activates His power and silences the enemy.
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Jesus restored our original design for dominion through obedience.
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 1: 26–28, Psalm 8: 4–6, Hosea 4: 6, John 15: 5, Matthew 28: 18–19
In Legacy Builders, Pastor Chad Everett takes The Roads Church family on a powerful journey of faith, vision, and gratitude. From a handful of believers meeting in a horse barn to a growing church with multiple locations, this message reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.
From a Barn to Many Roads
Chad shares how God’s faithfulness built The Roads Church from small beginnings. It started in a borrowed building with mismatched pews and hearts hungry for God’s presence. Because people gave, served, and prayed, others now stand on the foundation they built. Every wall, every service, and every outreach tells the story of Legacy Builders—ordinary people trusting God to do extraordinary things.
A Vision Bigger Than Us
This message isn’t just about church history. It’s a call to lift our eyes and see God’s bigger purpose. Chad reminds us that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Therefore, we’re invited to build lives, not buildings—to reach beyond comfort and carry the Gospel into every city. Legacy Builders challenges each person to think generationally and invest in what will outlast them.
God’s Proven Faithfulness
Throughout the years, God has provided miraculously. Sanctuaries, land, and entire campuses were purchased debt-free. Ministries like The Pantry, Freedom Rock, and Eden’s Harvest have grown because of consistent generosity. Chad points to Genesis 13:14–15 as a key verse: “Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are…” God continues to expand the vision north, south, east, and west.
Building for the Future
As Legacy Builders, we are called to give, serve, and live for His purpose. Chad reminds the church that we’re not building an organization—we’re building people. Because God has been faithful for forty years, we can trust Him for the next forty. The legacy continues through every prayer, every act of faith, and every person who says “yes” to God’s call.
Key Scriptures: Luke 19:10, Mark 10:45, 2 Timothy 1:8–9, Romans 8:28, Genesis 13:14–15
2025 Vision Offering – Legacy Builders
November 2 – December 31
We are planting seed, releasing our faith, and dreaming big because we serve a big God! God gave His best seed in Jesus to grow something much bigger, and this is our opportunity to bring our best seed to Him and sow into the “bigger” that He wants to accomplish through us. We are Building His Kingdom — It’s Bigger than Us!
If you’ve been impacted by the ministry of The Roads Church, or you call The Roads home, prayerfully consider how God would have you sow into this vision.
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“Lord, everything we sow belongs to You. May You bring a harvest bigger than us in 2026.”
The Seed Must Die to Multiply
In John 12: 24, Jesus explains that a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die before it produces fruit. The message of seed with a purpose shows that growth comes through surrender. A seed sitting on the shelf remains alone, but once buried, it begins to multiply. God calls every believer to let go of control and trust His process. When we surrender our will to His, new life starts to grow.
Jesus: The Ultimate Seed with a Purpose
Jesus became the ultimate seed with a purpose. He gave His life so that His Spirit could live in every believer. His death was not loss—it released resurrection life. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now fills those who believe in Him. Through His obedience, Jesus multiplied His life in us, proving that surrender leads to abundance.
Disciples Live as Seeds with a Purpose
We are also called to live as a seed with a purpose. Following Jesus means dying to selfish ambition and individualism so that His Kingdom can flourish through our lives. The Church grows when believers serve, give, and live for something greater than themselves. When we plant our lives into God’s purpose, we become part of His harvest.
Purpose Is Greater Than Pain
Jesus faced emotional and spiritual pain, yet He said, “For this purpose I came.” He refused to pray for escape and chose obedience instead. In the same way, we find purpose when we endure hardship with faith. God often uses pressure to produce power. The seed that dies brings forth life, and the believer who surrenders discovers joy and strength in Christ.
Saved and Called
God not only saves us—He calls us. Salvation begins our purpose, not ends it. Every believer carries a holy calling to live for Jesus and reflect His love. When we embrace life as a seed with a purpose, we multiply His life in others and bring glory to His name.
Key Scriptures:
John 12: 24, Galatians 3: 16, Romans 8: 29, 2 Timothy 1: 9, 1 John 3: 8
“Too many people have been taught to believe that the Kingdom of God works by need, when it actually works by seed.” – Chad Everett
The Kingdom of God Works by Seed, Not by Need
In this message, Pastor Chad Everett reveals a truth that changes how we see spiritual growth: the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need. Many believers have been taught that begging God for help will move His hand. Yet Jesus shows that His Kingdom operates through a different system—one built on sowing and reaping. When we plant the Word of God in our hearts and nurture it through faith, it always produces life.
Faith Is the Fertilizer
Every seed holds the power to reproduce, but only in good soil. Pastor Chad explains that our hearts are the ground where God’s Word grows, and faith is the fertilizer that makes it thrive. Instead of trying to convince God to act, we learn to cooperate with His Kingdom principles. By reading, speaking, and believing His Word, we sow life into our spirit. As we mix the Word with faith, it starts to grow and transform who we are from the inside out.
Don’t Ring the Bell—Keep Sowing
Growth takes time, and waiting can test our faith. But every season between seed and harvest matters. Pastor Chad encourages believers not to quit when progress feels slow. Just like Navy SEALs who refuse to “ring the bell” and give up, followers of Jesus must keep standing, trusting that God’s Word will produce a harvest in due season.
If you’ve been praying for change or waiting on breakthrough, this message will renew your hope. Remember, the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need—and your harvest is coming.
Key Scriptures:
Mark 4:26–29, Galatians 6:9, Genesis 8:22, Hebrews 4:2, Romans 10:17
Key Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 2:1–2, Matthew 26:20–25, Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 16:24–26, Acts 20:24