Sermon Series – “Reconstructed”

Part 2 – “Blueprints”

Scripture:
1 Chronicles 28:11–12 (KJV) – David gave Solomon the pattern of the temple, revealed by the Spirit of God. God never expected Solomon to build without direction.

Definition:
Blueprints are God’s divine designs—showing what to build, where to build, how it fits together, and when it should happen.

Sermon Summary

Last week’s Demolition removed strongholds, faulty frameworks, and unstable foundations. But after tearing down, exposure follows—and exposure requires direction. God never authorizes building without blueprints.

Just like Nehemiah, we are reminded that movement without measurement leads to instability. Nehemiah waited, inspected the damage, examined the walls, and counted the cost before ever calling the people to build. Restoration without a plan leads to waste, confusion, and collapse.

I. The Danger of Building Without a Plan

• Without God’s blueprint, we waste time, energy, and resources.
• What we build may look good but won’t last.
• Decisions get driven by emotion, urgency, or convenience instead of obedience.
• God’s directions were always stored in the Ark:
  • The Law – how to live
  • The Manna – how to trust God
  • Aaron’s Rod – God-established leadership

Illustration:
A retaining wall collapsed because it was rebuilt without rebar.

• Concrete gives shape
• Rebar gives strength
  Without reinforcement, pressure causes collapse.

II. How Do We Know If Our Plans Align With God’s Blueprint?

God’s blueprint:

1. Follows divine order
2. Is revealed in prayer before it’s released publicly
3. Can withstand waiting
4. Is based on inspection, not assumption
5. Produces clarity, not confusion
6. Attracts opposition but releases authority
7. Always glorifies God—not the builder

If it survives prayer, endures waiting, invites inspection, brings clarity, stands under opposition, and glorifies God—it’s aligned with His blueprint.

III. An Altar or an Idol

• When we reject God’s blueprint, we build idols instead of altars.
• God’s plan is always for worship—not self-promotion.
• Altars are built to meet God.
• Idols are built to manage God.

Idols:

• Centered on image, success, control, and human preference
• Create dependence on structure instead of God

Altars:

• Built according to God’s instruction
• Require sacrifice
• Centered on God’s presence
• Produce transformation

Closing Thought

While Moses received blueprints on the mountain, the people grew impatient below and built a golden calf. They didn’t reject God—they replaced Him.

When the blueprint is delayed, impatience produces an idol.
Unity without obedience can still lead to idolatry.

Don’t rebuild your future without God’s design.