Today we welcome guest speaker Layla Nahavandi as she shares a powerful message titled “Citizens of Heaven.”

In this sermon, Layla challenges us to remember that as followers of Jesus, we belong to a different kingdom—one not of this world. She reminds us that our true identity is not defined by earthly status or circumstance but by our citizenship in heaven.

Through scripture and revelation, we learn that:

1.Citizens of Heaven have a new King and Kingdom.

2.Citizens of Heaven carry a name with authority and access.

3.Citizens of Heaven live by kingdom laws.

4.Citizens of Heaven speak a new language and develop a new accent.

5.Citizens of Heaven walk in new rights, privileges, and freedoms through Christ.

Citizens of Heaven Bill of Rights

I am God’s possession,

His child, His workmanship, His friend, His temple, co-laborer, witness, soldier, ambassador, and building.

I am able to do all things because He strengthens me.

I am a minister and an instrument; His chosen, His beloved, His jewel, and His heritage.

In Christ I have been redeemed by blood—set free from sin, set free from Satan, and set free from the kingdom of darkness.

I have been chosen before the foundation of the world, predestined to be like Jesus, forgiven of all trespasses, washed in His blood, and accepted into God’s family.

I have been justified freely by His grace, given all things pertaining to life, given great and precious promises, a sound mind, and the Holy Spirit.

I have the ministry of reconciliation, authority over the enemy, access to God, and wisdom for free.

In Christ I am complete—sanctified, justified, and fit for the Master’s use.

I am loved eternally, kept by His power, not condemned, one with the Lord, and seated in heavenly places.

I am the head and not the tail, the light in darkness, a candle in a dark place, a city on a hill, and the salt of the earth.

I am His sheep, hidden with Christ in God, and protected from the evil one. I am secure in Christ, set on a rock, more than a conqueror, born again, filled with His power, a victor, healed by His stripes, covered by His blood, sheltered by His wings, and hidden in the secret place.

I have access to the Father, a home in heaven, all things in Christ, a living hope, and an anchor for my soul.

I have authority to tread on serpents, power to witness, the tongue of the learned, the mind of Christ, boldness, access, and peace with God.

I have faith like a mustard seed. In Him I can do all things, find mercy, come boldly to His throne, quench the fiery darts of the enemy, declare liberty to the captives, pray always, and overcome the enemy.

The only things I cannot do in Christ are to be separated from God, to perish or be lost, to be moved, taken out of my Father’s hand, charged, accused, or condemned.

I am a citizen of heaven, and this is my identity in Christ.

Scripture References:

Hebrews 11:13–16 | Philippians 3:20 | Romans 8:15–30 | Mark 16:17–18 | John 14:13 | Acts 2:1–4 | Colossians 2:13–14 | John 10:10