TODAY’S “GOOD NEWS” – March 31, 2002 MESSAGE:  “AMAZING GRACE…For The Journey Home”

SCRIPTURE:  John 14:1-6

KEY VERSE:  v. 2  “There are many dwelling-places in My Father’s house; I am going there on purpose to prepare a place for you.”

FOCUS:  A fantastic eternity is being designed for Christ’s followers

INTRODUCTION:  “Heaven will be the perfect answer to every holy desire.  For those who are weary, it is everlasting rest; for the sorrowing, it is a place where God shall wipe away all tears; for the suffering, there shall be no more pain; for those who are perplexed and bewildered by the uncertainties and disappointments of life, it is promised that there shall be no night there; for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign with Him forever and ever.”                                     ~ H. Orton Wiley

I. HEAVEN IS THE PROVISION OF A LOVING GOD

II.  HEAVEN IS REWARDED TO DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST

III. HEAVEN REQUIRES A PERSONAL RESERVATION

 CONCLUSION:  “Time is short.  Eternity is long.  It is the time of decision.  Those who are true to the word and confession on earth will find Jesus Christ standing by their side in the hour of judgement.  The final decision must be made while we are still on earth.”       ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

PREACHING:  Pastor Holland Lewis