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      Heaven: God's Eternal Goodness To You

      Saddleback Church | June 11, 2017

      Have you ever heard someone respond to something delightful like a bite of chocolatey dessert or a pampering treatment with the words, “This is just heavenly”? The truth is, that common comparison is far from the reality of what heaven will be like. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Rick Warren shares the facts about heaven as a physical place reserved for God’s family, rather than as a dream or state of being. You’ll learn what heaven is, what heaven is not, and what we’ll do once we get there.

      Message Action Plan

      Message Action Plan

      "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, AND I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6

      " . . . It is through grace that we have been saved. And God has given us a placewith Christ in heavento show for all ages to come God's goodness to us because of Christ . . ."  Ephesians 2:5-7

      WHAT IS HEAVEN?

      • It's a physical place not a state of being. (John 14:2-3)
      • It's a Permanent place that'll last forever.  (2 Corinthians 5:1)
      • It's a reserved place FOR ONLY GOD'S FAMILY.  (Revelation 21:27)

      HOW IS HEAVEN DIFFERENT?
      "No eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and no mind has ever even imagined what God has prepared for those who love him!" 1 Corinthians 2:9

      WHAT WILL WE DO IN HEAVEN?

      • We will be reunited with those who love jesus

      " . . . There will be one huge family reunion with the Master." 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (Mes)

      2.   We will be REWARDED FOR OUR FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE

      " . . . know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward for serving Christ."           Colossians 3:24, (Hebrews 10:35, 1 Peter 1:4, John 12:26)

      3.   We will be assigned work we enjoy doing

      "Well done, good and faithful servant! You've been faithful with a few things; I will now put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" Matthew 25:21 (2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 22:3-5)

      Action Plan: If you want to dive even deeper on the topic of heaven, check out the book Heaven by Randy Alcorn.

      Action Plan: Do you have a story about how the truth and hope of heaven has impacted your life? If so, write it down. Offer your story to God and be willing to share it with somebody if the opportunity presents itself.

      Action Plan: Continue doing your gratitude list from last week. Read through your list every morning and every evening this week.

      More from this series

      More from this series

      Living in the Goodness of God
      January 29 - June 11, 2017
      • Heaven: God's Eternal Goodness To You
        June 11, 2017
      • Why You Don't Need To Fear Your Future
        June 4, 2017
      • Living in the Spirit
        May 28, 2017
      • Living An Anointed Life
        May 21, 2017
      • From Overwhelmed To Overflowing
        May 16, 2017
      • How God Lifts Me Up When I'm Worn Down
        May 7, 2017
      • Living By God's Promises
        April 30, 2017
      • How Jesus Treats His Sheep
        April 23, 2017
      • Hope in the Valley
        March 19, 2017
      • Tests of Faith
        March 11, 2017
      • The God Of My Valleys
        March 5, 2017
      • How God's Goodness Restores you
        February 19, 2017
      • Relaxing in God's Goodness
        February 12, 2017
      • Is God Really Good All The Time?
        January 29, 2017
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