Citizenship

Theme: CITIZENSHIP

Text: Philippians 3:20-21

Date: April 17,2k5

Place: FBC Kodiak (5th anniversary)

Introduction:

People chose to be citizen of a country for purpose. (economic, benefits, environment, new life etc.)

Citizenship usually taken for granted by those who were born citizens of a country. Naturalized citizen who obtain citizenship in a country of their choice typically value it more.

I. BENEFITS

A. God will open the gates of Heaven for

you. Matthew 7:7-8

B. He will answer all your prayers according

to His will. John 14: 13-14

C. A life with a purpose.., direction, with hope.

(He’s not promising an easy life)

II Corinthians 5:17

D. Abundant provisions Hebrews 13:5

E. Eternal Life John 3:16

II. RIGHTS

A. Right to be called true citizen of God…

(Christian)

B. Right to be called adopted children of

God. John 1:12

C. Live like a true born citizen

(free and with hope)

D. Access to God (prayer)

III. REQUIREMENTS:

A. You don’t need to apply.

(its open invitation, no restriction )

Revelation 3: 20

B. You don’t need to pay.

(Romans acquired it by purchase) -Christ paid

it all. Romans 3: 24-26

C. You don’t need to pass any additional

requirements (faith) Romans 3:24-26

Conclusion:

How should citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven prepare for the long-expected return of the King The Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3: 21

Note:

It was also preached on this occasion:

Date: May, 2k5

Place: Leyte CIY Mission

Date: May,2k5

Place: Bacolod,CIY Mission

Date: October 24-31,2K5

Place: Aparri Mission