The ineffectual powerless preaching of the Kingdom of God by those with divided loyalties.

“No one can serve two masters,” Matt.6:24

Divided loyalties; shared affections

Many if not most Church preachers cannot preach the Kingdom of God in Spirit and in Truth. To do so requires one to contrast the Kingdom of God with the kingdoms of this world. Most Church preachers are State registered ministers who have made a legal contract of submission and loyalty and cooperation and unquestioned obedience to the State  (the kingdoms of this world), thus they cannot preach exclusive allegiance to the Kingdom of God with true spiritual power and authority.

Preaching the Kingdom of God assumes one is preaching loyalty to it… over loyalty to the kingdoms of the world. Preaching the Kingdom of God assumes and declares a contrast between the two, and a choice that must be made between the two, and an invitation to choose loyalty to the Kingdom of God over all the others.

The Kingdom of God has a Master. The kingdoms of this world have other masters. You cannot serve two masters.

Whoever preaches the Kingdom of God must be separated from any physical and spiritual allegiance and loyalty to any other kingdoms and masters. They must be separated unto Christ alone.

The Kingdom of God cannot be preached in spiritual power and truth by those with divided loyalties and shared affections. The Kingdom of God can only be preached by those who have but one King.

The Roman Empire flag and the pulpit

The Roman imperial military power ensign aquila, the bird of Jupiter (satan),symbolizing the strength and immortality of the Roman Empire, and later the “Holy Roman Empire”  sits atop the American flag. It stands ready to fight against all enemies of Rome.

The pulpit (pagan) in Christian Churches and the satanic Roman Empire (and Holy Roman Empire)eagle topped flag share the same space.

If the preacher in such a pulpit says anything about the Kingdom of God, you cannot take him seriously, as he elevates and features a symbol of the satanic Roman Empire which his Church is submitted to and in allegiance with, in a covenant of death, as it were. (Isaiah 28)

Though thou exalt [thyself] as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD. Obadiah1:4

 

 

Oh the Rejoicing

Oh the joy, the dancing, the hugging, the celebration, the victory. Oh the awe, weeping for joy, the cheering, singing, hands raised up. Oh the worship, the blowing of trumpets, the laughing for joy. Oh the shouting, the celebration, the gladness, the triumph. Oh the elation, the rapture, the excitement, the intense love for all present, oh the rejoicing…

…when we are united with our King, our Husband, our Lord, our Beloved God and Redeemer. On that day.

The world has the Obama victory. It has the World Series victory. We have Jesus’ victory. We have Him.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Gal.6:14

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Cor.15:57

For what is our hope or joy or crown of exultation(rejoicing)? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? 1Thes.2:19

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Is.35:10

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace. Ps.45:15

related post: https://witnessingencouragement.wordpress.com/2008/11/07/christ-our-king/

 

Preparing For the Age to Come

Jesus spoke of the age to come. Are we preparing for this? Are we preparing for the judgment seat of Christ and living in light of eternity? Are we confessing our sin to Him? Are we living a life of continual and increasing repentance? Are we putting to death the deeds of the flesh, killing sin, taking up our cross and following Him? Are we putting to death SELF? Is our cry, “Not my will O Lord but THY will be done!”? We are exhorted to not sin willfully nor walk after the flesh. Are we devoted to Him, living for Him, suffering for Him? Are we listening to Him? Do we obey Him? Paul talked about pressing on toward the goal for the prize. Are we being sanctified through trials and suffering? Are we reproached at all for obeying and representing the Lord Jesus? Are we being tried and purified by His refining fire- now? Are we abiding in Him and bearing good fruit? Are we obeying His commandments and walking in the Spirit? Are we staying on the narrow road? Are we loving and serving the saints of God? Are we bringing people to Jesus and making disciples? Are we doing whatever He is telling us to do? Are we loving NOT the world? Are we separating ourselves unto Christ? Are we doing the deeds and will of our Father?

When He is done wiping the tears from our eyes, after the fire has burned through to judge the quality of our work, then whatever worthy part that remains, we shall lay that down at His feet. And then.. the age to come.

Audio: Have you heard this yet? The Judgment seat of Christ

Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 2Cor5:9

Church Work or Kingdom Work

Which one are you doing? This is one of my favorite sermons. I found this message several years ago but I did not have the courage to post it. Now, by God’s grace, I’m posting it for you.

Audio: Church work or Kingdom work! Which one are you doing?

The King on His Wedding Day

The wedding approaches. The King will be so glorious, handsome, celebrated and blessed.

Grace is poured upon His lips. Mighty with sword on thigh, He is victorious in splendor and majesty, reigning forever in His Kingdom. He defeats His enemies, loving righteousness and hating wickedness. God anoints Him with the oil of joy and clothes Him in garments with beautiful fragrances. Music is playing and He is glad.

Forget your people and your father’s house! The King will desire our beauty. Because He is our Lord, we bow down to Him. We will be glorious within and clothed in stunning beauty. We will be brought to Him. We will be led to the King with gladness and rejoicing! We will enter into the King’s palace! We will declare His name and give thanks and praise to Him forever.

Christ our King

When Obama walked out to greet his people on Tuesday night, it just looked different from any acceptance speech I had seen before. It was not a “yea, we won” scene, or a “let’s party!” scene. It was romantic and emotional, with an ethereal glow. It looked like Camelot. No, it looked like the climactic scene in Return of the King, where Aragorn comes into his kingdom, crowned and received with overwhelming joy by adoring subjects. We all know what that was supposed to symbolize.

As I watched this election night scene: hushed reverence, tear streaked faces, starry eyes and hands raised up, I could not help but notice the comparison and contrast. Yes, it looked like a picture and a shadow of what will be. But this near worshipful scene involving a man was nothing compared to what it will be like when we are gathered and brought before our King, Jesus, to celebrate His victory and Kingdom.

O LORD of hosts, my King and my God! Ps.84:3.

Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God…Rev.19:1.