In this sermon, we explore the profound teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:33–37, where He calls His followers to be truthful, simple, and trustworthy in their words. We examine four critical aspects of letting your “Yes” be “Yes”—God’s affirmative nature, the wrong “Yes” to God, the evil “Yes” to God, and the right “Yes” to God.
With foundational scriptures from Genesis, Psalms, Hebrews, and James, this message emphasizes God’s faithfulness to His promises, the importance of integrity, and the ultimate submission to Christ as Savior and Lord. We are reminded that every promise we make reflects on the God we serve. Let us live out the truth of our faith in word and deed, always saying “Yes” to God.
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Matthew 5:33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not
swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’
Matthew 5:34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s
throne;
Matthew 5:35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the
city of the great King.
Matthew 5:36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair
white or black.
Matthew 5:37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more
than these is from the evil one..
I. OUR GOD IS A GOD OF YES.
Genesis 2:16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the
garden you may freely eat;
Genesis 2:17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in
day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”
So God gave them just one ” No ” in the midst of a thousand ” Yeses ”
Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the
LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall
not eat of every tree of the garden?
A Minister’s Quote:
“I grew up in a small, mill village church where every Sunday we were told what
not to do. We were against sin period. But honestly we didn’t know what we were for.
We were just against.
For most of us, Christianity seems to be defined by those things we aren’t supposed
to do. We always know what we aren’t supposed to do, but few of us know what we
should be living for.”
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and
glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
II. THE WRONG YES TO GOD.
Matthew 5:33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not
swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’
An oath is simply this:
It is making a statement and calling God to witness to the truth of that statement
and invoking a curse from God if in fact you’re not telling the truth.
We do it, we swear, we say, “I swear to God it’s the truth.”
The best definition biblically of an oath is:
Hebrews 6:16 For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation
is for them an end of all dispute.
Matthew 26:71 And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw
him and said to those who were there, “This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”
Matthew 26:72 But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!”
Matthew 26:73 And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter,
Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.
Matthew 26:74 Then he began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!”
Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain; for the Lord
will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain”
Matthew 5:34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s
throne;
Matthew 5:35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the
city of the great King.
Matthew 5:36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair
white or black.
You promised that you would be faithful to your spouse.
You said you would show up at a certain time.
You promised your son you would play ball with him.
You assured your roommate you would carry out your end of the load.
You signed a contract that committed you to certain things.
You told your neighbor you would bring back the tool you borrowed.
You swore to tell the truth when you took the stand.
You told someone you would pay back the money you borrowed.
You signed up for the service you should pay your bills
You said that you would call someone back.
You told someone you would pray for them..
III. THE EVIL YES TO GOD.
Matthew 5:37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more
than these is from the evil one.
IV. THE RIGHT YES TO GOD.
1) Let Your Yes be Yes To The Promises of God.
2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen,
to the glory of God through us.
Amen is a word that means to say “Yes to God.”
Trading My Sorrows lyrics
I’m trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord, Amen.
2) Let Your Yes be Yes to Submitting to God.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands,
you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning
and your joy to gloom.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
3) Let Your Yes be Yes to Jesus as Savior and Lord.
Matthew 12:30 “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather
with Me scatters abroad.
This Christmas, let’s dive into the profound truths of the nativity story as we explore four powerful themes:
✨ Christian Biology: Marvel at the miraculous conception of Jesus through the Holy Spirit, showing God’s divine power over creation.
✨ Christmas Missiology: Celebrate the good tidings of great joy shared with all people, a reminder of God’s mission to bring salvation to everyone.
✨ Christmas Christology: Reflect on the truth that Jesus, born in the city of David, is the Savior who came to redeem us from sin.
✨ Christmas Doxology: Join the angels in proclaiming “Glory to God in the highest” as we worship the King of Kings, who brings peace and goodwill to all.
This message calls us to pause amidst the hustle of the season, to focus on the gift of Christ, and to respond with worship and devotion. Whether you’re a shepherd, a wise man, or someone offering the gift of your heart, let’s glorify God together for the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ.
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Luke 1:26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of
Galilee named Nazareth,
Luke 1:27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
Luke 1:28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one,
the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
Luke 1:29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered
what manner of greeting this was.
Luke 1:30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found
favor with God.
Luke 1:31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and
shall call His name Jesus.
Luke 1:32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord
God will give Him the throne of His father David.
Luke 1:33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom
there will be no end.”
1. CHRISTIAN BIOLOGY.
Luke 1:31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and
shall call His name Jesus.
Luke 1:34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon
you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy
One who is to be born will be called the Son of God
Acts 5:15 so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds
and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them.
Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by
sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
2. CHRISTMAS MISSIOLOGY.
Luke 2:6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to
be delivered.
Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling
cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields,
keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke 2:9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Luke 2:10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
Good tidings = glad, happy, joyous news = the gospel !
Great joy = over abundance of well being = satisfaction !
All people = to any and all who will listen = to those who receive !
This gospel satisfies all people who receive it.
3. CHRISTMAS CHRISTOLOGY.
Luke 2:11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is
Christ the Lord.
We’re all sinners in need of a Savior and that Savior is Jesus.
4. CHRISTMAS DOXOLOGY.
Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying:
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold
“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.
Christmas is no respecter of persons. Everything is level.
1 Corinthians 1:26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according
to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
1 Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame
the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things
which are mighty;
1 Corinthians 1:28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised
God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are,
1 Corinthians 1:29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.
1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom
from God–and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
1 Corinthians 1:31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
Lyrics “In the bleak midwinter”
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb,
If I were a wise man I would do my part,
Yet what I can I give him, give him my heart.
Key Scriptures
Luke 1:26-33 – Announcement of Jesus’ birth by the angel Gabriel.
Luke 2:6-14 – The nativity story, the shepherds, and the angelic proclamation.
Romans 5:12 – Humanity’s need for redemption through Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 – God’s choice of the humble to reveal His glory.
🎄✨ This Christmas, we delve into the profound impact of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Through the powerful verses of John 1:1 (“In the beginning was the Word”), John 1:14 (“And the Word became flesh”), and 1 John 1:1 (“That which was from the beginning”), we explore the life-changing truth that Jesus came to dwell among us, explain life to us, and offer us eternal salvation.
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John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the
Word was God.
John 1:2 He was in the beginning with God.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory,
the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we
have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled,
concerning the Word of life—
1 John 1:2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare
to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—
1. HIS PERPETUATION: JESUS EXISTED IN ETERNITY BEFORE US.
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word,
John 1:2 He was in the beginning with God.
1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,
Jesus is the only human being that was ever born that didn’t have a beginning.
2. HIS COMMUNICATION: JESUS EXPLAINS LIFE FOR US.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the
Word was God.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh …
1 John 1:1 “… concerning the Word of life—-
1 Corinthians 2:16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct
Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the
Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:11 saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,”
3. HIS INCARNATION: JESUS ENTERED INTO LIFE WITH US.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us …”
John 1:10 He was in the world and the world was made through Him …”
John 1:11 He came to His own, …”
He became like us so He could live with us.
He became like us so He could live like us.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald-angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
The bread is the incarnation and the cup is the crucifixion.
4. HIS MANIFESTATION: JESUS EMBODIED HUMANITY WITH US.
1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we
have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled,
concerning the Word of life—
1 John 1:2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness …”
John 7:46 “…No man ever spoke like this Man!”
He touched me and oh, the joy that floods my soul
Something happened, and now I know; He touched me and made me whole
John 20:29 Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have
believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
5. HIS SALVATION: JESUS EQUIPS US WITH ETERNAL LIFE.
1 John 1:2 (NIV) “… we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father
and has appeared to us.”
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall
call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.
Matthew 28:20 “… And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Hebrews 13:5 “… For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
He became like us so He could save us.
He became like us so He could die for us.
He became like us so we could live with Him.
He came from heaven to show us heaven to take us to heaven.
📖 Key Scriptures: John 1:1 John 1:14 1 John 1:1 Matthew 1:23 Revelation 1:8 Hebrews 13:5 Matthew 28:20
The Christmas Gift of Giving 🎁✨
This Christmas, discover the true joy of giving as we explore the heartwarming message of generosity and love found in God’s Word.
Through passages like Acts 20:35 (“It is more blessed to give than to receive”) and John 3:16 (“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”), we reflect on the ultimate gift—Jesus Christ—and how we can follow His example.
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Acts 20:35 “… And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more
blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Luke 12:48 ” … To whom much is given, from him much will be required;
Luke 6:38 (NLT) Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down
from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Erma Bombeck said, “There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas
morning and not be a child.”
Do you ever stop to think or wonder why?
The nearest thing to heaven is a child
Thursday December 24, 1987
We all went out to look at the Christmas lights. Jordan said, “Christmas is for giving,
right Me-maw.” I guess that just about sums it up my little man.
1. REMEMBER AND REPEAT THE GIVING OF GOD.
Acts 20:35 “… And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more
blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
I came across this Property Laws from a toddler’s perspective.
If I like it, it’s mine.
If I can take it away from you, it’s mine.
If it looks like mine, it’s mine.
If I saw it first, it’s mine.
If you’re having fun with it, it’s mine.
If you lay it down, it’s mine.
If broken, it’s yours.
Luke 6:38 (NLT) Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed
down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap.
The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Galatians 6:7 “… For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Proverbs 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly,…”
The moral of the story is when we only take in and never give out, we not only poison
ourselves but we also poison others
Acts 20:35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must
support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said,
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Now there are some preachers on TV with a suit and a tie and a vest
They want you to send your money to the Lord, but they give you their address,
‘Cause all of your donations are completely tax-free
God bless you all, but most of all, send your money
Luke 12:48 ” … To whom much is given, from him much will be required;
We sing a hymn: Because I have been given much I too must give.
Proverbs 11:24 (NLT) Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose
everything.
Proverbs 11:25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves
be refreshed.
John 21:25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were
written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books
that would be written. Amen.
2. RECOGNIZE AND REJOICE IN THE GENEROSITY OF GOD.
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down
from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15 (NLT) Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
2 Corinthians 9:15 (MSG) Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it
enough!
2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIRV) Let us give thanks to God for his gift. It is so great that no
one can tell how wonderful it really is!
3. RECEIVE AND NOT REJECT THE GIFT OF GOD.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Romans 8:32 (NLT) Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for
us all, won’t he also give us everything else?
Once there was a farmer who scattered seeds so liberally that most of it didn’t
even take root.
Once, there was a king who forgave a debt of 10,000 talents, millions of dollars today.
Once, there was a vineyard owner who gave people far more than their work was
worth.
Once, there was a father who gave away half of his estate to his rebellious son,
and then gave him a party when he came crawling back having wasted it all.
Once, there was a nobleman who gave three months’ wages to all his employees,
and then went on a foreign trip.
Once, there was a king who gave wedding invitations to every undesirable in the
the country.
Once, there was a landowner who gave his vineyard over to the tenants.
Luke 20:13 “‘‘What will I do?’ the owner asked himself. ‘I know! I’ll send my
cherished son. Surely they will respect him.’
Luke 20:14 “But when the tenant farmers saw his son, they said to each other,
‘Here comes the heir to this estate. Let’s kill him and get the estate for ourselves!’
Luke 20:15 So they dragged him out of the vineyard and murdered him.
John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become
children of God, to those who believe in His name:
Galatians 3:13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become
a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),
Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they
do.”
Now salvation is a gift, all wrapped up in the grave clothes of Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God,
When we reject the gift, we also we reject the gift-giver.
Matthew 16:25 (NLT) If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up
your life for my sake, you will save it
The sermon “Heavenly Flights” explores the fascinating theme of ascension to heaven, focusing on examples from the Bible of individuals and groups who have experienced or will experience a “heavenly flight.” The message is divided into four parts: the flights of Enoch and Elijah, the vision of the Apostle Paul, the anticipated ascension of Christians, and the ultimate flight of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture and Christian hymns, the sermon reflects on the hope, assurance, and eternal joy that believers have in Christ. It emphasizes the reality of heaven and encourages the faithful to live with their eyes fixed on their eternal home.
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Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and
was not found, because God had taken him”;
2 Kings 2:11 Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly
a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them;
and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through
the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
2 Corinthians 12:2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the
body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such
a one was caught up to the third heaven.
Luke 16:22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to
Abraham’s bosom.
Psalm 90:10 The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength
they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off,
and we fly away.
Squire Parsons wrote and sang a song entitled ” Sweet Beulah Land”
I’m looking now, just across the river
To where my faith, shall end in sight
There’s just a few more days to labor.
Then I will take my heavenly flight.
Albert Brumley wrote a song we sing in this church sometimes
Some glad morning when this life is over, I’ll fly away
To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away.
I. THE HEAVENLY FLIGHTS OF ENOCH AND ELIJAH.
Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and
was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this
testimony, that he pleased God.
2 Kings 2:11 Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly
a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them;
and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
I looked over Jordan and what did I see, comin’ for to carry me home
If you get there before I do, Comin’ for to carry me home,
Tell all my friends I’m comin’ too, Comin’ for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin’ for to carry me home;
II. THE HEAVENLY FLIGHTS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL.
2 Corinthians 12:1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to
visions and revelations of the Lord:
2 Corinthians 12:1 (CEV) I have to brag. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I must
brag about the visions and other things that the Lord has shown me.
2 Corinthians 12:2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago —-
2 Corinthians 11:25 Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned;
Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who
persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city,
supposing he had been dead.
Acts 14:20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and
came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
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2 Corinthians 12:2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the
body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such
a one was caught up to the third heaven.
2 Corinthians 12:3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body
I do not know, God knows—
2 Corinthians 12:4 How he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words,
which it is not lawful for a man to utter
III. THE HEAVENLY FLIGHTS OF CHRISTIANS.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout,
with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ
will rise first.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together
with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be
with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Some will experience an in body experience “we who are alive and remain shall be
caught up together.”
Some will experience an out of body experience “the dead in Christ will rise first.”
2 Corinthians 5:8 “Absent from the body, and …. present with the Lord.”
2 Timothy 4:6 … the time of my departure is at hand.
Psalm 90:10 … For it(life) is soon cut off, and we fly away.
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Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage,
but are like angels of God in heaven.
Revelation 14:6 (ESV) Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with
an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and
tribe and language and people.
Tertullian (c. 160-c. 240) said, “Every spirit is winged, both angels and demons.”
Luke 16:22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s
bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
IV. THE HEAVENLY FLIGHT OF JESUS CHRIST.
Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through
the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
John 1:11 He came to His own, …
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
Hebrews 10:5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and
offering You did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me.
Hebrews 2:7 You have made him a little lower than the angels;
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
2 Corinthians 12:4 How he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words,
Luke 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into
Your kingdom.”
Luke 23:43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with
Me in Paradise.”
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have
entered the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9 (MSG) That’s why we have this Scripture text:
No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this,
Never so much as imagined anything quite like it—
What God has arranged for those who love him.
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
When at the cross my Saviour made me whole
My sins were washed away
And my night was turned to day
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
Born of the Spirit with life from above
Into God’s fam’ly divine
When we invite Jesus to come in, He comes down from heaven to live within us
Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;
Ephesians 3:17 (NOG) Then Christ will live in you through faith.
Ephesians 3:17 (NLT) Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in
him..
