1. Causing Joy in Heaven 1 Peter 4:13 - Jude 24 - 1 Thess. 2:19
We can produce joy in heaven and in our own lives by repenting! Jesus sought out sinners and encouraged them to repent because he saw them from Heaven’s perspective. You and I should have that same perspective – desiring to bring joy to heaven and earth through repentance.
1 Peter 4:13 - Jude Thess. 2:19

2. Joy is Created in Heaven When a Sinner Repents (Luke 15:1-10)
The Pharisees often complained about Jesus’ association with sinners
Luke 5:30-32; 7:36-50; 19:1-10
Jesus was concerned with seeking and saving the lost because of His heavenly perspective.

3. You and I Can Cause Heaven to Rejoice!
Sin grieves heaven
Genesis 6:6; Ephesians 4:30; Psalm 95:10
Christians are warned against many sins
2 Timothy 3:2-4; 1 Peter 4:3; Ephesians 5:3-4; Corinthians 6:9-10
Christians who had been sinners repented!
1 Corinthians 6:11
Repentance is produced by sorrow but creates joy! 2 Corinthians 7:10

4. Ask Yourself This: What happened when I repented of…
Cursing? (Ephesians 4:29)
Bitterness toward my spouse? (Colossians 3:19)
Sexual lust or lasciviousness? (1 Thess. 4:5)
Drinking or banquetings? (1 Peter 4:3)
Gossip? (1 Timothy 5:13)
Greed or covetousness? (Ephesians 5:3)
Failing to do good? (James 4:17)