Make A Difference [1] The Right Foundation [2] The Right Perspective [3] The Right Strategy

[1] THE RIGHT FOUNDATION “Let us not give up the habit of being together, as some are doing, but let us encourage one another all the more as you see the Day approaching.” [Heb 10:25] This verse is talking about the day God’s family becomes final In that day it won’t matter how popular, rich, liked, famous, powerful or successful you are – only two things will matter That day is this -

God’s plan for family for you Jesus died to restore God’s plan for family for you God’s plan for you is way bigger than you In his family, you will accomplish more than you

“Because of what Jesus has done, you are not foreigners or strangers any longer; you are now fellow-citizens with God’s people and members of the family of God.” (Ephesians 2:18-19, GNB)

We are on this earth to get God’s final family ready to be with Him forever

[2] THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE “Let us not give up the habit of being together, as some are doing, but let us encourage one another all the more as you see the Day approaching.” This verse is talking about the day God’s family becomes final In that day it won’t matter how popular, rich, liked, famous, powerful or successful you are – only two things will matter That day is this -

or your life returns to God “the Day approaching” (Hebrews 9:27-28) The day Jesus returns or your life returns to God On that day – at the end of your life on this earth Only three things are going to matter It’s not going to be your dress size, football team or XBOX Its going to be Jesus, heaven and people Because we are on this earth to get God’s final family ready to be We give our life back to the God who created it in Your life and mine is not our own. We are a borrowed library book, a leased car, red box dvd We are not the owner of our own breath or soul One day we return our souls to the one who created it That day is coming. No matter what society and history seem like

“Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people . . .

. . . and Jesus will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28) Jesus came the first time to die for our sins. To pay our Father for the damage done to what He owns He rose again – showing that he truly was God and payment more than enough On the cross he defeated every enemy of our soul He defeated sin, pain, death, injustice, fear He defeated them – and when he comes again he will destroy them Until then –we choose by faith whose family and future we want

Have I made a true confession of faith in Jesus? The Question You Should Ask Yourself Have I made a true confession of faith in Jesus? That day will lead to another day

“if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. . . That day will lead to another day

. . . For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” (Romans 10:9-10) Don’t believe in a church. In a family member – believe in Jesus So important because because believing in Jesus isn’t just about being agood person

“The Day” leads to The Great White Throne Judgement (Revelations 20:11-15)

“Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne . . . That day will lead to another day

. . . and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done [with Jesus] as recorded in the book . . . That day will lead to another day

. . . If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” (Revelations 20:11-15) That day will lead to another day

The Question God Will Ask You “Did you become part of my family through My Son?” (Are you part of My family) What would happen if you returned a library book damaged Corrupted the dvd Crashed the leased car What would the owner expect? You owe him You’d owe what you borrowed him But the beauty of the gospel is – Jesus gave perfect life back for you You come to the end of life – at peace with the owner

For those who have believed in Jesus, there is another day The Judgement Seat Of Christ

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body . . .” (2 Corinthians 5:9-10) That day will lead to another day

The One Question God Will Ask “Did you make a difference in bringing others into my family?” That day will lead to another day

“The fire of God’s holiness will show if a person’s work has any value “The fire of God’s holiness will show if a person’s work has any value. If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward.” (1 Corinthians 3:13-14) That day will lead to another day

We are called to make a difference in God’s final family. How?

[3] THE RIGHT STRATEGY “Let us not give up the habit of being together, as some are doing, but let us encourage one another all the more as you see the Day approaching.” This verse is talking about the day God’s family becomes final In that day it won’t matter how popular, rich, liked, famous, powerful or successful you are – only two things will matter That day is this -

“Encourage One Another” In Their “Next Steps” toward “the Day” + Know Jesus + Find Freedom + Discover Purpose + Make A Difference

You can encourage others by [1] Taking Your “Next Step” [2] Supporting Another’s Next Step [3] Serving in Another’s Next Step Your next step – your step will impacts so many / don’t wait for others / be the beginning salvation – do have the right foundation Water baptism / You joining that marriage class, or singles group, or ministry team Another’s step – I see the difference you are making - offer to go with them to a group Serving – church is a change to make an eternal difference –join a minstry

DL Moody “Our greatest fear shouldn't be of failure but of succeeding in what does not matter” One day God’s family is all that will matter