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Heavenly Citizenship (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs citizens of God's Kingdom, we are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. Our spiritual citizenship is in heaven, as affirmed in Philippians 3:20, where our true allegiance lies, eagerly awaiting the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. This heavenly citizenship sets us apart from the world, making us strangers and pilgrims here on earth, as described in I Peter 2:11, where we are urged to abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul. Being part of this divine Kingdom means we are separated from worldly kingdoms, bound by a common allegiance to our King, Jesus Christ, and His way of life. Our position as citizens of heaven implies that we are foreigners in every other realm, no longer belonging to the world, but living as sojourners passing through. This separation is fundamental; we cannot belong to both God's Kingdom and the kingdom of the world simultaneously. Our status as pilgrims in this world calls us to represent our King and His Kingdom through our conduct, ensuring that our lives reflect the holiness and honor of our heavenly citizenship. We are to live as true witnesses, aware that the world watches and judges our King by our actions. As strangers and pilgrims, we must keep clear of worldly desires, not only for our own sakes but for the honor of our King and the benefit of our fellow citizens. Finally, our heavenly citizenship reminds us that we are just traveling on a passport in this world. Our true home and ultimate citizenship will be fully realized in the world to come, when the Kingdom of God is established on earth, and our status as citizens of heaven will be known to all.
Heavenly Citizenship (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs citizens of the Kingdom of God, we are strangers, foreigners, aliens, or pilgrims to the world, but full-fledged citizens of God's Kingdom.
Leaving Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica resembles the days of Lot and the culture of Sodom. The days of Lot were also productive and wealthy, leading to an excess of idle time.
Importance of the True Gospel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe way back to unity is to embrace the vision that once kept us focused on the same goal, giving us active, kinetic, dynamic and explosive power.
Prepare to Teach
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe will be kings and priests, responsible for those coming out of the tribulation. We must prepare now to fill the entire earth with the knowledge of God.
I Pledge Allegiance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe words 'under God' were added to the Pledge in 1954. As our country drifts toward socialism, we need to determine where our true allegiance lies.
What We Can Learn from Booths
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod intends for us to learn daily lessons from living in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyous time after the harvest has been taken in.
Success in This World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must invest in our own self-improvement and preparation, continually striving against stagnation and deterioration, and the powerful pulls of the world.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Five): Cultivating Patience
Sermon by David F. MaasNumerous scriptures show the bad effects of impatience committed by ancient Israel, while the patriarchs, Jesus Christ, and the Father set examples of true patience.