Earthly Tent vs. Eternal Home: What Happens When We Die?

What actually happens the exact moment we die? In this week's episode of the Sermon Conversations podcast, the teaching pastors of CityRise Church dive deep into 2 Corinthians 5 to unpack the transition from our temporary earthly bodies to our eternal home.

Building on last week’s discussion of Jesus’ promise to the thief on the cross—"Today you will be with me in Paradise"—the pastors tackle some of the biggest questions believers face about eternity. They break down the apostle Paul’s famous "earthly tent" analogy, push back against the concept of "soul sleep," and explore the beautiful reality of the intermediate present heaven.

They also lean into the mystery of eternal rewards, what it means to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, and how living in light of eternity changes everything about how we walk by faith today.

Whether you are wrestling with theology or looking for comfort and hope regarding what awaits us, this conversation will help you go deeper into God's Word.