The People of the Better Place
January 28, 2024 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: The Better Place
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35–53
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Message
THE BETTER PLACE
“The People of The Better Place”
1 Corinthians 15:35-53
Introduction: The Scriptures indicate that everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and will live for eternity—either in Heaven or Hell.
How Will Bodies Be Different After The Resurrection?
Footnote: A principle is given as it relates to transition of the body from its present reality to its future reality. (1 Corinthians 15:35-38)
Different Dimension (1 Corinthians 15:39-41)
Present—A Terrestrial Body (Natural)
Future—A Celestial Body (Spiritual) (John 6:15-21)
Different Destiny (1 Corinthians 15:42)
Present—A Body Destined for the Grave
Future—A Body Destined for Glory (Philippians 1:23)
Different Dress (1 Corinthians 15:43a)
Present—A Dress of Dishonor
Future—A Dress of Honor
Different Disposition (1 Corinthians 15:43b)
Present—A Body of Weakness
Future—A Body of Power (Philippians 3:20-21)
Different Dynamic (1 Corinthians 15:44-46)
Present—A Body Sown (Natural)
Future—A Body Raised (Spiritual)
Different Durability (1 Corinthians 15:47-53)
Present—A Body That’s Temporal
Future—A Body That’s Eternal (1 John 3:3)
What Will Relationships Be Like In Heaven?
Will we know God more intimately? Yes (Revelation 22:4)
“We don’t yet see things clearly.
We are squinting in a fog, peering through a mist.
But it won’t be long before the weather clears
and the sun shines bright!
We will see it all then,
see it all as clearly as God sees us,
knowing him directly (and intimately)
just as he knows us!”
(1 Corinthians 13:12-The Message)
Will we be the same? Yes & No
Will we know each other? Yes
Will we be reunited with loved ones? Yes & No
Will there be marriage? Yes & No
Will there be different races? Yes (Revelation 5:9)
Will there be animals? Yes (pets?) (Isaiah 11:6)
Bottom Line: Heaven will not negate what defined us as a person in this life. Our relationships will be far greater than any of the closest relationships we have in this life.
Who Will Be In Heaven?
They are those who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Application: Are you assured that Heaven will be your home in eternity?
Giving
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Summer Mission Trips
MISSION TANZANIA—June 19-29
Mission opportunity hosted by Hands on Missions. Ideal for those with
construction experience. More info at the Connect Desk. All funds
handled through Hands on Missions
Interest Meeting:
Wed, 2/14 5:30-6:15pm—Room 6
Trip Cost: $3,200
Deposit Due 4/1—$2000
MISSION SOUTH AFRICA—June 2-10
Mission opportunity hosted by PCC. Ideal for educators in our church.
All funds handled through PCC
Interest Meeting:
Sun, 2/18 12:15-12:45pm—Room 6
Trip Cost: $3,000
Deposit Due 3/3—$200
Welcome New Members
Haley Church
Amanda Daly
Briley Daly
Liza Dellinger
Austin Jones
Rodman Simmons
Stacy Simmons
All In Marriage Weekend
8:00am-4:00pm - February 3
Cost: $35 per couple (includes event workbook, coffee and
breakfast, lunch, and childcare-if needed)
To Register by 1/29, click: HERE
Secretary/Receptionist Position Available
The Personnel Committee has published the job description for this position.
Resume Submission Deadline: February 4.
To view the Job Description, click: HERE
Warehouse Summer Camp
Middle School - June 10-14
High School - June 15-19
Join us as we go where no warehouse247 student has gone before..... SUMMER CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS! Deposit Deadline: February 4th
For more information or to register, click: HERE
Unite 24
March 1-2
The largest worship gathering of Youth Ministries in Cleveland County!
Cost: $25
For more information or to register, click: HERE
VBS: "Start the Party"
July 14-18—9:00am-12:30pm
This week will undoubtedly be your child’s favorite and most impactful week of summer! Registration opens March 31st.
Cost: Free
Clubhouse Camp
July 28-31 at Look Up Lodge
A week of Non-stop fun, great memories with friends, and growing closer to God for current 3rd-5th graders.
Registration opens February 4th at 1:00pm.
Cost: $275 - Deposit: $75 at Registration
Right Now Media
Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.
To sign up, click: HERE
Clubhouse Kids Ministry
To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE
warehouse247 Student Ministry
Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm. A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students. Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching
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