Outline “The Marriage Feast, More than Pie in the Sky” Conclusion of In My Father’s House, a sermon series, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge 06/12/11

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The Marriage Feast, More than Pie in the Sky by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Last week we looked at the city,Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem and City who’s builder and maker is God,  that God is preparing for us. Today as we conclude the series, “In my Father’s House“,  we examine three questions.

When Christ gathers his us home:

1. What will we take with us?

2. What will we wear?

3. What will be our reward in Heaven?       

Revelalation 21:24-27 NIV  The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Rev. 22:12  And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Romans 14:10  But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

2 Cor. 5:10  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

1 Cor. 3:11-15  For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. [12] Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; [13] Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. [14] If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

Ephes. 6:8  Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Col. 3:24  Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

1. Crown of Righteousness                                                                                                   

2 Timothy 4:7-8   “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” ()

2.      Victor’s Crown

1 Corinthians 9:24-27″Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an IMPERISHABLE CROWN. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”

3. Crown of Life

Revelation 2:10 “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the CROWN OF LIFE.”

4.      Soul Winner’s Crown

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20  “For what is our hope, or joy, or CROWN OF REJOICING? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.”

 5.  The Crown of Glory

1 Peter 5:1-4 “The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed. Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by constraint but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the CROWN OF GLORY that does not fade away.”

Rev. 3:11  Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Rev. 4:10-11 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

“The Arrival Continues” Sunday 06/05/11 sermon four of sermon series “In My Father’s House”, by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Pastor Richard Daughtridge

“The Arrival Continues” by Pastor Richard Daughtridge

Rev. 21:1-5    And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. [2] And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [3] And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. [4] And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. [5] And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Rev. 22:17   And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

1.   Those who hear

2.   Those who are thirsty

3.   Those who will come

Rev. 22:1-5  And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. [2] In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. [3] And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: [4] And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. [5] And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

When we get to Heaven

Three New Places of Eternity 

New Heaven

• Expanse ( New Universe)

New Jerusalem  2,250,00 Square Miles:

• Walls 216 ft thick 1500 miles high 1500 miles wide 1500 miles long
• Corner stones (Gems)
• Throne central attraction
• Streets Gold
• No Night  God is Light
• River Flowing Out of Throne
• Tree of Life Bearing Twelve Fruits

New Earth

• Built to God’s Specifications

1. Perfect Place  – Completed Home 

2. No more curse –  Completed  Salvation

3. Throne in their midst – Trusting  Administration 

4. Servants shall serve God – Willing Subordination

5. Shall see His face – Perfect Clarification

6. Name on foreheads – Perfect Identification

7. God is the light – Perfect Illumination

8. Reigning forever – Never Ending

The questions continue to come in. Will we eat? Will we know each other? Do people in Heaven know whats going on down here? Can we communicate with the dead?  How old will I be? Will there be animals in Heaven?

Next week we’ll  attend the Award Ceremonies in Heaven