We are Heirs to the Kingdom of God

Main Point:  Thanksgiving is a Holiday in which we are thankful to God for living in this Blessed Nation.  As Christians, we are grateful to God for saving us and providing a way for us to be heirs to the Kingdom of God.

Current event update:  God is on the move.

• Israel Peace Agreement is adopted and endorsed by United Nations (A global body). Show Video
• Before the 7 year tribulation there will be peace and this peace agreement may be the peace that is needed before Christ returns.
• God controls big things like end time prophecy while Christians focus on being the salt and light of the earth.
  • We are Heirs to God’s Kingdom.

 
Heirs to the Kingdom of God

• Romans 8:14-18.  God’s word states that we are heirs of God’s Kingdom.
  • If we are heirs to a righteous Kingdom, then our actions and works should bring Glory to the Kingdom

Not of this world

• The world in biblical context, means any culture, system, society, relationships outside of God’s will.
• John 15:17-20.  V19.  We are not of the world.  We are heirs to God’s Kingdom
• Don’t try to please the world, it will hate you because the world does not know God.
• Romans 12:1-2.  As heirs to the throne of God; present yourself a living sacrifice remembering that you are not of this world so do not conform to this world. 

Pastor’s thoughts:

• This world is not our home
• Let your actions line up with who you are:  A child of God.  An heir to God’s Kingdom.
• Love and serve others because you know it pleases God. 
• Let God’s love flow through you into doing good works for others.

Don’t let your walls burn down: Do Good works with a pure heart.

• Ephesians 2:8-9.  Salvation comes by faith not by works.
• But your works will be judged and rewarded as stated in 1 Corinthians 3:12-15.
  • V11.  Jesus Christ is the only foundation in which we can be saved.
  • V12.  Gold, silver, hay, stubble are examples of your works on earth
  • V13.  Every man’s work shall be revealed to determine what sort it is
  • V14.  A reward is given to those whose works are proven to done with a pure heart
    • If works are like gold, it will be rewarded
  • V15.  If works are not done with a pure heart, then these works will burn
    • if it is hay and stubble, it will be burned and the person will suffer loss but will be saved

 
Focus on things above

• Colossians 3:1-15.  Set your affections on things above.  Mortify sin in your life through faith in Jesus Christ

 
Conclusion:

• Show your gratitude to God by doing good works with a pure heart that brings Glory to the Kingdom of God
• You are an heir to the throne because God loves you.
• This world is not our home so our actions should reflect that we are heirs to God’s Kingdom. 
• Be filled with the Spirit of God and you will receive power to overcome sin and the world