Abundance Flowing From Heaven Above
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: NOVEMBER 12, 2023
ABUNDANCE FLOWING FROM HEAVEN ABOVE
Pouring Out From Abundance #8
Rev. Jason Noh
Opening: God’s people are the ones who are born again by the Spirit from above.
“Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.’” (John 3:5-6)
1. HAVING THE SENSE OF BELONGINGNESS IN HEAVEN.
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (v.20)
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (v.14)
2. HAVING THE HEAVENLY PERSPECTIVE.
“Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.” (v.15)
Heaven in Jewish Tradition
“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” (v.18-19)
3. HAVING THE HOPE OF HEAVEN.
“Who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (v.21)
“Whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (1:20b-21)
“Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.” (4:1)
Closing: God’s people live out for the heavenly calling and the rewards.