For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. (Hebrews 11:14 ) 1/ The things said - "that say such things." 2/ What they that say such things are plainly declaring - "that they seek a country." 3/ What it is to be seeking an heavenly country - "a better country, that is, an heavenly:" *The context: - Hebrews 11:13-16* These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. *Sermon Summary:* The sermon explores the profound significance of words, arguing that speech reveals the condition of the heart and ultimately testifies to one's deepest desires. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and passages in John, it emphasizes that those who confess their status as strangers and pilgrims on earth are plainly declaring their pursuit of a heavenly country, a longing that transcends earthly concerns and reflects a faith rooted in Christ. The message encourages self-examination, urging listeners to discern whether their words and actions genuinely reflect a pursuit of eternal realities or merely a preoccupation with the temporal world, ultimately calling for a life aligned with the promise of a prepared city and a future with God.