1. Treasures In Heaven Hebrews 11:1-16

2. Introduction Not on our minds enough –We sing about it –Old Testament saints longed for it Life here is too enjoyable –“Creature comforts” –No real suffering (Hebrews 11:32-39)

3. Where is Your Home? Dorothy’s line from Wizard of Oz –“There’s no place like home” –We can’t go back Not at home here –Longing for home (Luke 15:17, 18) –Pilgrims here (1 Peter 2:11, 12)

4. Where Is Your Home? Lay up treasures in heaven –Earth not permanent (Matthew 6:19-21) –Affections above (Colossians 3:2) –Can tell where the treasure is

5. Where is Your Home? Do we long for home? –Paul did (Philippians 1:21-26; 2 Timothy 4:6-8) –Demas didn’t (2 Timothy 4:10; 1 John 2:15-17)

6. What Is In Heaven? Some want to go to Bismarck, ND –Something draws them –Or, they want to see it

7. What Is In Heaven? Why is it desirable? –Treasures (Matthew 6:19-21)

8. Letter About Heaven “ Next Sunday, you are going to talk about heaven. I am interested in that land because I have held a clear title to a bit of property there for over 55 years. I did not buy it. It was given to me without money and without price, but the donor purchased it for me at a tremendous sacrifice. I am not holding it for speculation since the title is not transferable. It is not a …

9. Letter About Heaven “vacant lot. For more than half a century, I have been sending material out of which the greatest architect and builder of the universe has been building a home for me which will never need to be repaired because it will suit me perfectly, individually, and will never grow old. Termites can never undermine its foundations for they rest upon the Rock of …

10. Letter About Heaven “ Ages. Fire cannot destroy it. Floods cannot wash it away. No locks or bolts will ever be placed upon its doors, for no vicious person can enter that land where my dwelling stands, now almost completed and almost ready for me to enter in and abide in peace eternally, without fear of being ejected. There is a valley of deep shadows between the place where I …

11. Letter About Heaven “…live in California and that to which I shall journey in a very short time. I cannot reach my home in that City of God without passing through that dark valley of shadows, but I am not afraid because the best friend that I ever had went through the same valley long, long ago and drove away all its gloom. He has stuck by me through thick and thin since …

12. Letter About Heaven “…we first became acquainted 55 years ago, and I hold His promise in printed form, never to forsake nor to leave me alone. He will be with me as I walk through the valley of the shadows, and I shall not lose my way when He is with me. I hope to hear your sermon on heaven next Sunday from my home in Los Angeles, California, but I have no assurance...

13. Letter About Heaven “ …that I shall be able to do so. My ticket to heaven has no date marked for the journey, no return coupon, and no permit for baggage. Yes, I am all ready to go and I may not be here while you are talking next Sunday evening, but I shall meet you there some day.”

14. What Is In Heaven? Why is it desirable? –Treasures (Matthew 6:19-21) –Citizenship (Philippians 3:17-21) –Object of our hope (Hebrews 6:13-20) –Help (Hebrews 4:14-16) –Home (Genesis 12; Hebrews 11:13)

15. Who Will be There? Around all type of people here –Friends, loved ones, etc. –Others who are not our “favorites”

16. Who Will Be There? Companions –G–God our Father (Matthew 6:9) –J–Jesus the Son (1 John 3:2) –H–Holy Spirit (Romans 8;14) –A–Angels (Luke 15:10; Hebrews 1:13, 14) –S–Saved (Luke 13:28, 29; Revelation 7:9)

17. What Will It Be Like? Remember the prodigal –Didn’t like the “far country” –Longed for home

18. What Will It Be Like? Characteristics –No cares (Revelation 21:4; 22:5, 15) –Joy (Luke 15:7, 10) –Rest (Revelation 14:13) –Peace and comfort (Luke 16:25) –Righteousness (2 Peter 3:13)

19. What Will It Be Like? Characteristics –Our reward (James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:4) –Glory (Romans 2:7, 8) –Room for all (Matthew 11:28-30)

20. Conclusion Do you want to go? Are you interested? Where are your treasures?