Packing for Eternity | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)

Packing for Eternity | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)

From Greg Laurie: A New Beginning by Greg Laurie

June 7, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

Pastor Jonathan Laurie discusses how to prepare for Heaven and the importance of gratitude in the Christian faith.

When we pack for a vacation or trip to a different place, it’s important to bring the right kind of stuff. If you're going to Tahiti, you'll want to pack more shorts, light-colored clothes, and swim gear! If you’re going to the snowy mountains, then lots and lots of layers will fill your suitcase. But what about the place we'll all go if we trust in Jesus—what do we bring on our trip to Heaven? Tune in now to see how we should be preparing for Heaven. Notes: Luke 17    Heaven is every Christian’s eternal destination.   Philippians 3:18–21 (NLT)   Luke 17: 11–19 (NKJV)   Pack Gratitude   Gratitude matters to Jesus.   The ten lepers were healed of the worst disease they ever could’ve contracted.   All ten lepers were healed, but only one returned to Jesus to thank Him.   When God answers our prayers, we need to come back and say, “Thank you, Lord, for what you did!”   Gratitude is a spiritual discipline that keeps you oriented toward God, rather than toward what God gives you.   1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NLT) Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is the will of…

People in this episode

Host: Greg Laurie

Guest: Jonathan Laurie

Topics covered

  • preparation for Heaven
  • gratitude
  • Christian faith
  • spiritual discipline
  • eternal destination

Keywords

  • Heaven
  • gratitude
  • Christianity
  • spirituality
  • eternal life
  • faith
  • thankfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Philippians 3:18–21, Luke 17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, 2 Corinthians 5:20–21, Luke 17:20–37

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