WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
Big Idea: Death isn’t the end. Everyone lives forever somewhere.
In Part 2 of our Heaven & Hell series, Pastor Drew brings clarity to one of life’s biggest questions: What happens after I die? With truth, urgency, and compassion, this message walks through the soul’s journey—what happens immediately after death, what’s coming in eternity, and how it all points to the life you’re living right now.
📚 Scriptures Covered:
Luke 16:19–31 – The rich man and Lazarus
2 Corinthians 5:1–10 – Longing for our heavenly dwelling
Hebrews 9:27 – Appointed once to die, then judgment
Luke 23:39–43 – “Today you will be with me in paradise”
John 14:1–3 – Jesus prepares a place for us
1 Corinthians 15 – Resurrection and glorified bodies
Revelation 22:12 – “My reward is with me”
💡 This Week’s Big Idea:
What you believe now shapes where you spend forever.
🧭 In This Message, You’ll Learn:
✔️ The truth about present heaven and present hell
✔️ What Scripture says happens immediately after death
✔️ The promise of resurrection and judgment
✔️ How to live now in light of eternity
✔️ Why forever starts today
🔔 Conviction Moment:
Eternity is too long to be unsure.
You only live forever. Live like it.
🎯 Francis Chan’s Rope Illustration reminds us:
Don’t waste your life planning for the short part—when everything that matters comes after it.
✝️ Invitation Moment:
Don’t just live for heaven—live with eternal clarity today.
Say yes to Jesus. Surrender to truth. Prepare for what’s next.
Discussion Questions
If heaven is real, how should that change your priorities?
Are you living for the red-tape section or for what comes next?
Do you know where you’ll spend forever?