047 - Heaven - #foolishnessofpreaching

Heaven

Good morning, church! Let's begin today's sermon with a humorous story that I think you'll enjoy. A young boy was drawing a picture in Sunday school, and his teacher asked him, "What are you drawing?" The boy replied, "I'm drawing a picture of heaven!" The teacher, curious, asked, "Well, what does heaven look like?" The boy confidently responded, "I don't know, but I'll find out when I get there!"

While the story brings a smile to our faces, it also reminds us of the hope and anticipation we have for heaven. Our powerful verse for today is Revelation 21:4, which says, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Heaven is a place of unimaginable beauty, peace, and joy, where we will dwell in the presence of God for all eternity. Today, I want to share with you three aspects of heaven and how they should impact our lives here on earth.

First, heaven is a place of perfect fellowship. In heaven, we will be reunited with loved ones who have gone before us, and we will also enjoy perfect fellowship with God Himself. 1 Corinthians 13:12 tells us, "Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." The promise of perfect fellowship in heaven should motivate us to deepen our relationships with God and others while we are on earth.

Second, heaven is a place of worship and service. Our primary purpose in heaven will be to worship and serve God with all our hearts. Revelation 7:15 says, "They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence." Our anticipation of heaven's worship and service should inspire us to wholeheartedly worship and serve God in our daily lives.

Lastly, heaven is a place of unimaginable beauty and joy. Heaven is described as a place where "the streets are made of gold" (Revelation 21:21) and where we will experience unending joy in the presence of our Creator. The anticipation of heaven should fill us with hope and give us strength to persevere through life's challenges, knowing that a glorious future awaits us.

Now, I want to extend an invitation to each of you. If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I encourage you to do so today. The promise of heaven and eternal life is available to all who place their faith in Jesus Christ.

Let us pray together: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the promise of heaven and the eternal joy that awaits us in Your presence. We ask that You would fill our hearts with hope and anticipation for our heavenly home. For those who have not yet received Jesus as their Lord and Savior, I pray that they would make that life-changing decision today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

If you have made the decision to follow Jesus today, please don't leave without speaking with one of our pastors or leaders. They would love to guide you through this important step in your spiritual journey and help you grow in your newfound relationship with Christ.

Remember, heaven is our eternal home, filled with perfect fellowship, worship, and unimaginable beauty. As Revelation 21:4 reminds us, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." God bless you all, and may you live with hope and anticipation for the day we enter our heavenly home.