Introduction

Welcome back, church! We are currently wrapping up a three week series called Sunday is Coming, which began this past Easter Sunday when we celebrated the resurrection of Christ. Which, if you’ve been following along, is a pretty big deal with far-reaching and eternal implications.

What we learn from the resurrection is that we who believe have hope, abundance, and eternal life in Jesus. And today we’re going to see why the promise of heaven is no small thing, but rather one of the most encouraging things in the lives of those who follow Christ.

Jonathan Edwards said, “The way to heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it may be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.”

And Thomas Moore said, “Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.”

The promise of heaven is eternal rest and freedom from all the sin, death, and destruction that permeates life. It’s where weary travelers find everlasting rest and peace at the faithful feet of Jesus.

The promise of heaven is eternal rest and freedom from all the sin, death, and destruction that permeates life.

Main Teaching

As we get started here today let me ask you all a question. It’s more of a rhetorical question, which means, I don’t need anyone to raise their hand or stand up.

Who here has had a difficult time the past couple of years? Who came into church today tired and/or weary? Who’s feeling anxious and nervous?

The good news is, if you’re feeling any of the things I just mentioned then you’re in good company. There are a lot of us who’re feeling anxious, tired, nervous, weary, etc… And on some level, that’s just part of the human experience. It doesn’t make you odd or weak, different or less than others if you’re currently having or have experienced difficulty.

What makes you unique, as a follower and believer in Jesus, is that this experience you’re having…whether good or bad… is not the end of the story.

For those who were present on Good Friday, it looked like the story had come to an end. But, as we know today, the cross wasn’t the end of the story. On some level, it was just the beginning.

Flash forward many decades later and the new testament book to the Hebrews was written ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium