On this All Saints’ Day, Pastor Smith reflects upon the picture of the heavenly multitude of saints praising God into eternity. We remember those who have died in the past year and are now with the Lord, and we long for the day when our voices will be joined with theirs to glorify God forever and ever.
In this sermon, Pastor Smith leads us to realize that even though there are many connections we might find in this life, that there is only one connection that is the deepest and strongest and most meaningful. That connection is the one we have by faith in Christ. We will see how truly our most powerful connections are with people in our church, the Church on earth, and even the Church Triumphant in heaven. We will also rejoice in the amazing diversity and amazing uniformity found among God’s saints.
We go through life trying to connect with people who are like us.
There are good ways to connect. There are bad ways to connect. And then there is the very best way to connect.
There is no greater connection than the faith we share with fellow Christians.
There is an amazing diversity, as well as an amazing uniformity, among God’s saints.
The connection God gives to us by faith is not only for this life, but will also be an eternal connection.
Sermon Discussion Questions | “Different, Yet The Same”
What are some negative ways you have tried to connect with other people? What has been unhealthy or misguided about these connections?
What are some good ways you have found to connect with others? What has been helpful and healthy about these connections?
How is it helpful to know that you have a deep connection with other Christians (in your church, in the Church on earth, and even in the Church Triumphant in heaven) as you journey through life in this world?
How is the connection we have as Christians stronger and deeper even than some other good connections we might make in this life? How can we better prioritize our connections with fellow Christians?
On All Saints’ Day, it is good for us to look forward to reunions with loved ones who are now with Jesus. Thinking about this passage from Revelation 7:9-17, imagine being part of the multitude in heaven someday. What will it be like?
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