Introduction: Maintaining Spiritual Excitement

The teaching begins by emphasizing the importance of excitement and readiness to receive—a posture of joy unlocks benefits from God and makes the Word transformative, not just informational. The Word of God is meant to be received repeatedly, noted, and meditated upon—moving from head knowledge to personal transformation.

The True Meaning of Glory

Glory is explained as the very substance, excellence, relevance, and authority of God manifesting in the believer’s life. Scripturally, glory isn’t just a feeling or emotional state—it includes prosperity, honor, favor, health, preservation, and spiritual prominence. God’s plan is that believers walk in the same “weight class” of glory as Jesus—this is our true inheritance, not just struggle or survival.

From Law to Spirit: Moving Past Condemnation

Prophet Edem contrasts the “ministration of death and condemnation” (the Old Testament law) with the “ministration of righteousness by the Spirit” (the New Covenant). The law activates condemnation, decreases joy, brings feelings of failure, and leads to regression. By contrast, living in the consciousness of justification by faith (righteousness) causes glory to increase, freeing believers from cycles of shame and stagnation.

Practical Pathways to Excelling in Glory

The message offers practical ways to keep growing in God’s glory:

• Focus your devotional life on the finished work of Christ, not just religious performance.

• Avoid self-condemnation; if you stumble, don’t wallow in guilt—run back to faith and grace.

• Rely on the Holy Spirit, not fleshly effort, for real spiritual growth and lasting victories.

• Let learning, repetition, and meditating on the Word renew your soul, keeping you aligned with God’s promises and identity.

• Honor and pursue God’s unique assignments for you—true glory is linked to walking in purpose.

Testimonies and Illustrations

Powerful testimonies of healing, financial breakthroughs, and family restoration are offered as living proofs that the ministry of righteousness brings tangible, sustained change. Condemnation, comparison, and self-effort keep believers in “lightweight” experiences of glory, but walking worthy—by faith, not flesh—leads to new levels of divine favor and results.​​

Key Takeaways:

• True glory means stepping into Christ’s excellence, favor, and authority—moving from “lightweight” to “heavyweight” spiritual living.

• The New Covenant replaces cycles of effort, condemnation, and stagnation with God’s gift of righteousness, bringing freedom and continual upgrades in glory.

• Focusing on Jesus in the  Word, practicing godly sorrow (not worldly guilt), and responding tenderly to the Spirit’s promptings are keys to transformation.

• Condemnation is replaced by joyful assurance, and even practical breakthroughs follow those who live by faith in Christ’s finished work.

• Persistent meditation, Spirit-dependence, and rejecting self-effort keep believers on the upward path of excelling in glory.

This sermon calls the church to a lifestyle of beholding Christ, rooting identity in the gospel, and fearless, Spirit-led progress from one degree of glory to the next, in every area of life.​

Conclusion: Glory Increases by Knowing Christ

Excelling in glory is not reserved for the few, but is the birthright of every believer who beholds Jesus—turning from self to Savior in daily life. “By the knowledge of Him shall many be justified.” As we meditate on Christ’s person and work, every area of our life can experience heavier measures of glory, excellence, and peace.