Pastor Jacob continues the Invitation to Joy series with a message on Philippians 3 and what it actually means to be a citizen of heaven. Writing from a Roman prison to a Roman colony, Paul told the Philippians to stop living like they belonged somewhere they didn't. That same challenge applies to us, too. Your citizenship isn't a future promise you cash in when you die; it's a present reality that reshapes your appetites, your loyalty, and your Monday morning. Whatever you feed becomes your god, so what are you really hungry for?

This message unpacks the "already but not yet" kingdom of God, why escapism theology misses the point of the resurrection, and three practical marks of a heavenly citizen.

0:00 Which World Are You a Citizen Of?
2:16 Paul, Prison, and the Roman Colony
4:38 Following Jesus Should Change You
6:18 Enemies of the Cross
8:21 Already, Not Yet: The Kingdom Is Here
12:07 Whatever You Feed Becomes Your God
15:32 Resurrection Is Renewal, Not Escape
18:08 Your Appetites Change
21:47 Your Loyalty Is Visible
23:20 Daily Choosing to Remember
26:55 Don't Do It Alone
28:34 Closing Prayer

Preached by Jacob Gaines on August 30, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.

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