Psa. 87:3         I’VE GOT A HOME IN GLORYLAND

Intro: The Bible declares that the City of God, Heaven, is a glorious place!  Everyone I meet wants to go to Heaven!  It is wonderful to know that when this life is over, we have an eternal and glorious city to go to.  Where we can live forever with God and rest from our labors.  Many, many messages have been preached on Heaven, and many saints have been comforted by thoughts of that fair land.  I hope this message will prove a blessing also.  Ill. Selah - A pause to meditate, a cue to lift up the voice.  In other words, it is a pause to shout as we think on the things of God, as we consider our future! 

      Not everyone believes in Heaven, Ill. Dr. Alfred Whitehead, “As for Christian theology, can you imagine anything more appallingly idiotic than the Christian idea of Heaven?”  Dr. Whitehead says that you and I are idiots because we believe in a place called heaven.  I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be a heaven bound idiot than a hell bound fool!  Tonight, I want you to pause and rest, then meditate on the glories of Heaven.  I want to speak to you on this thought, “I’ve Got A Home In Gloryland.”

 

  I.                    IT IS GLORIOUS IN IT’S BEAUTY

A.  In It’s Stately Appearance - Rev. 21:10-27; Rev. 22:1-6 (Ill. 1 Cor. 2:9) (Ill. Heaven is the Bridegroom’s love gift to the Bride! - John 14:1-3)

B.  In It’s Sinless Atmosphere - Rev. 21:27 (Ill. No sin, temptation, or fear!)

 

 II.                 IT IS GLORIOUS IN IT’S OCCUPANTS

A.  The Sovereign God Will Be There - Rev. 21:3-4 (Ill. We will see God!)

B.  The Son Of God Will Be There - John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:8; Rev. 22:3-4 (Ill. Rev. 5:6)

C.  The Spirit Of God Will Be There - Ill. Never seen, ever working!

D.  The Saved Of God Will Be There - John 14:3; Rev. 4:4; Heb; 12:22-23; Rev. 19:1; 7-8; ev. 21:1; 9-11 (Ill. Those who have been redeemed will walk on Heaven’s streets!)

 

III.                  IT IS GLORIOUS IN IT’S ENDURANCE

A.  Heaven will last forever - 1 Pet. 1:3-5

B.  Heaven is God’s dwelling and will endure as long as God does - Rev. 22:3

 

 IV.                   IT IS GLORIOUS IN IT’S MESSAGE

A.  Ill. There are many messages being proclaimed today, and not all of them are good messages!  But, Heaven’s message is a message of love, one that is needed by all men and one that is good for all men!

B.  A King Departs Heaven - Matt. 1:18-23; John 1:1, 14

C.  A King Dies - 1 Cor. 15:3-4; John 19:30

D.  A King Defeats Death - Matt. 28:1-6

E.  A King Describes the Way Home - John 3:16; John 6:47; John 5:24; John 6:37; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9; Romans 10:13

 

Conc: Heaven is a glorious land for a gloriously saved people.  Are you going?  If so, then you have reason to rejoice.  If not, let me tell you that you can go to Heaven and you can make you preparations right now.  All you have to do is receive Jesus as your personal Savior.  Will you do it right now?  Saved people go to Heaven, lost people go to Hell!  Where do you want to go when you leave this world?  You must decide.  Now is the time.