OUR PRESENT ON EARTH IS TEMPORARY Life on earth is not permanent. Every human being is only passing through this world. No matter how rich, powerful, famous, or influential a person may become, one day everything on earth will be left behind. The houses, cars, money, titles, and possessions cannot follow us into eternity. The Bible reminds us that our real home is not here on earth. We are strangers and pilgrims preparing for eternity. Many people live as if this world is all there is, but believers must remember that heaven is our final destination. 1. Earthly Life Is Short “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” — James 4:14 Life is like: A vapour Morning dew Flowing water Grass that fades away Today a person is young and strong; tomorrow old age comes. One day every person will stand before God. Many people waste their lives chasing temporary pleasures while ignoring eternity. 2. Nothing Earthly Lasts Forever “For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.” — Hebrews 13:14 Everything on earth has an expiry date: Wealth fades Beauty changes Fame disappears Human strength fails Even kingdoms and empires have disappeared from history. This teaches us not to put our hearts completely on worldly things. Jesus warned that treasures on earth can be destroyed by moth, rust, and thieves. But heavenly treasures remain forever. 3. Our Citizenship Is in Heaven “For our conversation is in heaven…” — Philippians 3:20 Believers are heavenly citizens living temporarily on earth. We must live differently from the world: Walking in holiness Living by faith Showing love Obeying God Preparing for Christ’s return A traveler does not permanently settle in a hotel because he knows he will soon leave. In the same way, Christians should not become too attached to worldly pleasures. 4. We Must Prepare for Eternity “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen…” — 2 Corinthians 4:18 The unseen eternal things are more important than temporary earthly things. Questions every person should ask: Am I ready to meet God? Is my name in the Book of Life? Am I living for heaven or only for this world? What legacy am I leaving behind? One day: Earthly activities will end Judgment will come Eternity will begin Wise people prepare before that day comes. 5. Number Your Days Wisely “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 To number our days means: Living with wisdom Avoiding sin Using time well Serving God faithfully Making peace with people Winning souls for Christ Every day is a gift from God and should be used meaningfully. Life on earth is temporary. Material things cannot save us. Heaven and eternity are real. We must live prepared lives. Holiness and obedience to God matter greatly. Time should not be wasted on sin and worldly distractions. Conclusion This world is not our permanent home. We came with nothing, and we shall leave with nothing. The most important thing is to know God and be prepared for eternity. Do not live only for temporary things. Live for God. Serve faithfully. Walk in righteousness. Keep your faith alive. One day believers will leave this temporary world and enter eternal glory with Christ. “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.” — 1 John 2:17 Prayer Points Father, help me to remember that this world is temporary. Lord, help me to live a life that pleases You. Father, remove every worldly distraction from my life. Help me to prepare daily for eternity. Lord, let my name remain in the Book of Life. Give me grace to finish my Christian journey well. Pastor Abiodun Kadri #TemporaryWorld #HeavenlyHome #PrepareForEternity #KingdomFocus #JesusSaves #ChristianSermon #Faith #Holiness #Heaven #BibleStudy