Torn between Two Worlds | Philippians 1:19–26 | Gary Hamrick

Scripture

• Philippians 1:19–26

About this sermon

2/01/2026 Have you ever thought about heaven and wanted to go there sooner than later? Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” He didn’t have a “death wish” with dark thoughts of wanting to escape this world; he simply longed for heaven and was ready to go whenever God called him home. Sometimes the weight of this world can cause our heavy hearts to long for our eternal reward. Find out more about heaven in today’s study with Pastor Gary Hamrick. 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Torn between Two Worlds 07:43 - What Are Our Reasons to Rejoice? 07:52 - 1) God Will Finish What He Started Concerning Us 08:18 - 2) God Will Use Our “Chains” for His Divine Purposes. 09:11 - 3) To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain 17:31 - What Do We Know about Heaven? 18:06 - 1) Heaven Is the Dwelling Place of God and the Eternal Resting Home Promised to Believers in Jesus Christ Who Will Go There Immediately Upon Death 22:09 - 2) Heaven Is Located Somewhere above the Earth beyond Outer Space 23:49 - 3) Heaven Has Streets of Gold, Gates of Pearl, Walls of Jasper, Foundations of Precious Stones, and a Crystal-Clear River 25:39 - 4) Heaven Is Illuminated Solely by the Glory of God and the Presence of Jesus 26:08 - 5) Heaven Is a Place of Reunions with Loved Ones and Friends Who Knew Christ as Savior ABOUT US: https://cornerstonechapel.net/hello GROW: If you made a decision to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior text “I have decided” to (703) 844-9969. We'd love to rejoice with you and to send you a Bible! For next steps on how to grow in your relationship with Jesus check out https://cornerstonechapel.net/grow/. FOR OFFICIAL CORNERSTONE CHAPEL CONTENT, VISIT:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cornerstonechpl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonechpl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonechapel X: https://x.com/CornerstoneChpl Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cornerstonechapel/albums Fake/AI content is on the rise, so make sure you are viewing our official content using one of the platforms listed above!  #Cornerstonechapel #GaryHamrick #CalvaryChapel