Unlock a transformational message for your church or ministry with “The Good Goodbye: Why Jesus Had to Leave.”
This complete sermon and slides package explores the Ascension of Jesus through combined passages from Luke 24:50–53 and Acts 1:6–11 (NLT). It answers some of faith’s most pressing questions: Why did Jesus leave? How can a goodbye be good? What does the Ascension mean for believers today?
What’s Included:
- Full Sermon Manuscript: Ready-to-preach, structured for depth and clarity, weaving biblical narrative, real-life illustrations (including the “Toy Story Goodbye” moment and the bike lesson analogy), and fresh theological insight.
- Editable Slides: 10+ professionally worded slides with compelling quotes to drive home your message and engage visual learners.
- Scripture-rich Content: Key texts from Luke 24:50–53, Acts 1:6–11, Hebrews 1:3, John 14:1–3, John 16:7, Psalm 24:7–10, and more.
- Bonus: Opening illustration/video suggestion (Toy Story’s “Goodbye” scene), group activity ideas, and prayer for response.
Why This Sermon Connects:
- Explains the “Good” in Goodbye: Helps listeners see that Jesus’ leaving was not abandonment, but the launch of greater presence, purpose, and hope.
- Gospel-Driven: Shows how the Ascension completes the story of redemption—Jesus now intercedes for us, empowers us by the Spirit, and prepares our eternal home.
- Pastoral and Practical: Addresses the fears, anxieties, and doubts we face in life’s transitions—offering clear biblical hope.
- Engages All Ages: Uses memorable stories from family life and pop culture to make deep truth accessible.
Preview Quotes from the Slides:
“There are times when ‘leaving’ is not abandonment, but the very thing that opens the way for growth, empowerment, or new hope.”
“It is best for you that I go away…” (John 16:7, NLT)
“The story doesn’t end with an empty tomb, but with an occupied throne.”
“God’s people are not abandoned! They are equipped.”
“The Ascension is the ‘good goodbye’ that opens the door to greater presence, and unstoppable hope.”
Perfect for:
- Pastors and preachers
- Church leaders and small group facilitators
- Congregations exploring the meaning of Ascension
- Those seeking hope and courage in seasons of change
Give your congregation clarity, courage, and joy with this all-in-one sermon package. Download now—includes original notes and ready-to-use slides.
