In this present age the nations of the world are not at peace. Conflicts, wars, and espionage exist between many nations instead. But after the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the Kingdom of God, peace will prevail among nations, who will come together to worship the true God.

In 1985, Julie Gold wrote and composed the song “From a distance” that became sadly famous six years later, when the second Gulf War took place.
The lyrics of this song will be used in this sermonette as a starting point to describe the conditions in the world today with their cause; and will also refer to how it will be, when Jesus Christ will have established the kingdom of God here on earth.

How are those whom God has called more blessed than anyone else in the world, especially more so than those who live by wealth and power? What can we learn from the life of Abraham, who endured many trials and received many blessings in return?

Becoming a saint does not require going through an arduous process contrived by the minds of men. On the contrary, saints are those who have a close relationship with God and prove it by honoring Him through obedience. God will reward His saints in the age to come by giving them positions of leadership in the kingdom.

As members of the Church of God, we are to dwell together in unity, and God promises to give us singleness of heart when we obey Him!

Events prophesied long ago will take place regarding the City of Jerusalem, and we can get a sense of what lies ahead from the Bible. This sermon presents seven facts about the Millennial Jerusalem.

Beginning a new chapter in our lives is quite scary! How can we use the opportunities for growth to our best advantage, while also realizing that growth is a necessity for a Christian?

If we are baptized children of God with his holy spirit in us, we know that we need Him for everything in our lives. But what about our relationship with our brethren? This offertory is about our responsibility to be there for one another and to help each other. And it also handles our responsibility towards God. A topic that fits perfectly with the meaning of God’s holy day of the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles. This is the behavior that will be the standard in the soon-coming kingdom of God.

God’s kingdom will come to this earth in order to rule over man and to bring peace, happiness and prosperity. This message gives a few examples of glimpses of the Kingdom that that have been seen in society today.