LIFE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
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I am privileged to feature another profound sermon from Pastor Wayne Edwards. As the world spirals ever faster into chaos, it is enormously helpful to be encouraged by solid teaching from a Pastor who grasps the important things on which to found our hope. The Sermon begins at 15 minutes, click on the link above to access.
Pastor Wayne also sends his news clips. The link is at the end, and, again, his previous media experience is shown as he unerringly picks out the events that indicate the last days are upon us.
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”.
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley
Pastor Wayne writes:
Jesus began His earthly ministry with this proclamation. “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” True repentance includes our sorrow for having sinned, our confession of that specific sin, our shame over having participated in that sin, our new hatred of that sin, and finally, a complete turning away from that sin.
Even the mature saints still deal with the appeal of sin every day, and yes, they will fall for Satan’s lies in many ways. So, the issue is not whether or not we sin and continue to fall short of the glory of God, but what we do about it when we do! If we can sin and not weep over it, where is the evidence of our repentance? If we can go on sinning and try to justify it before God in some selfish way, where is the evidence of our conversion?
Many in the church are convinced about the life and ministry of Jesus, but they are not converted in their way of life, and therefore they are not being conformed to the image of Christ. A counterfeit conversion is one with no death to self, no submission to the Lordship of Christ, no taking up the cross daily, no obedience to Christ, and no fruit of repentance. There is nothing but shallow feelings and the repetition of worthless religious activities.
We will explain this further in our next sermon in this series – “Behold the King: Life in the Kingdom of God.”
If you click on the sermon title on the second page, you will find the sermon study guide in another format, and you can follow it on screen as you listen. www.theheritagechurch.org
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
Pastor Wayne continues:
When it comes to wars and the fear of what might happen, we as believers must remember that our lives will always be a balance between the calling God has given us in this world and what we know will eventually take place as He carries out His plans. We are to be about our father’s business. We are to live in this world and love its people and show them that there is hope and truth and peace to be found. And when you watch the news and look around you and discouragement comes, look up – our redemption draws nigh.
• 1 Timothy 2:1-2 KJV – “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”• Matthew 24:6-8 KJV – “And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers’ places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”God’s Word given 2500 years ago is being fulfilled at this moment, and all around us. So, we live with confidence. We live with peace, demonstrating to the people around us that there is no reason to be afraid for those who believe and trust in the Lord.
No apologies for the length of this report! Please forward it on to those you think might be interested. Pastor Wayne
Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards
PO Box 766
Perry, GA 31069
706-599-3966
wnledwards@gmail.com
