THE SAVING HANDS OF GOD-Sermon 4

Heaven is for Real

THE SAVING HANDS OF GOD-Sermon 4

MEMORY VERSE: Revelation 21:4 (NIV) ⁴ ‘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.”

TEXT: Revelation 21:1–5

INTRODUCTION:

ILLUSTRATION: 9 year old Joey

1.      INSTANCES WHEN GOD DID SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY:

John 9:6; Num. 22:28; Isaiah 55:8–9; Hebrews 11:1

2.      HAVE A SIMPLE CHILDLIKE FAITH:

Matthew 18:1–5; Malachi 3:3

Quote from Max Lucado’s book, He Chose the Nails:

3.      BE TOUCHED BY THE SAVING HANDS OF GOD.

Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:4-5; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Isaiah 64:8; Rom 8:28; Hebrews 13:5; John 15:13; Malachi 3:3  

I can only imagine by Mercy Me

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine

“…when I was angry at God because I couldn’t go to my son, hold him, and comfort him, God’s Son was holding my son in his lap.”—Pastor Todd Burpo in Heaven is for Real. 

ILLUSTRATION:  “He [God]will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” Malachi 3:3

CONCLUSION:  John 10:27-29