In Sermon Illustrations: "Heaven"

Earth Is Crammed With Heaven, And Every Bush ...

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002

“Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their ...read more

Tags: Creation, Church Practices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Rusty Promises In Heaven!" Leviticus 26: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 20, 2005

“No Rusty Promises in Heaven!” Leviticus 26: 40-45 Key verse(s): 45:“But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their ancestors whom I brought out of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. I am the Lord.” If you are interested in learning about hope, take a walk sometime ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:40-45

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Lutheran

In Max Lucado's Book The "Applause Of Heaven" ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

In Max Lucado’s book the “Applause of Heaven” reads, Even though by the “book” I’m guilty, by God’s love I get another chance. Even though by the law I’m indicted, by mercy I’m given a fresh start. “For it is by grace you have been saved … not by works, so that no one can boast.” 9 No other world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Promises Of God

Denomination: Baptist

The Western Heavens Were Alight With The Soft ...

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 10, 2006

The western heavens were alight with the soft afterglow of the long summer day. The last stirrings of the afternoon sea wind murmured drowsily in the moss-hung maples along the drive. Inside the old house, a small fire burned slowly on the stone hearth, while above it, comfortably set on the wide ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Adversity Is The Diamond Dust Heaven Polishes ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Winter Changes Into Stone The Water Of Heaven ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Winter changes into stone the water of heaven and ...read more

Tags: Creation

If There Are No Dogs In Heaven, Then When I Die ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to ...read more

Tags: Family

Friendship, Peculiar Boon Of Heaven, The Noble ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Friendship, peculiar boon of Heaven, The noble minds delight and pride, To men and angels only ...read more

Tags: Compassion

For All Are Friends In Heaven, All Faithful ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For all are friends in heaven, all faithful friends; And many friendships in the days of time Begun, ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Earths Crammed With Heaven, And Every Common ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Earths crammed with heaven, And every common ...read more

Tags: Creation

Prayers Are Heard In Heaven Very Much In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Prayers are heard in heaven very much in proportion to our faith. Little faith will get very great ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

All Roads Lead To Heaven, Travel ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 21, 2009

All Roads Lead to Heaven, Travel Agent Max Lucado in a video program based on his book 3:16 Stories of Hope, has a wonderful lesson on the oft heard statement, "All roads lead to heaven". He then gives us an imaginary discussion with a travel agent. " You tell him you need a flight to Rome, Italy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Tags: Universalism

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven...

Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009

OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN... Jesus says that every time we come to God in prayer, we should begin with this pattern of recognition. Coming to Him in this way encourages and increases our expectations because we see Him as He is. Coming to Him in this way establishes our faith because we see ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Heaven Is Interested In The Cross Of Christ, ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell is terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Brethren

Heaven Or Drake's Mansion

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 14, 2020

Drake is a famous rapper from Toronto who lives is a mansion valued at $100,000,000. Measuring 50,000 square feet it includes a 3,200 foot square master bedroom; A basketball court and a "Great Room" with a 44-foot-high ceiling and containing a Bösendorfer concert grand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Matthew 16:18, John 14:1-7

Tags: Church, Heaven, Materialism, Mansion, Possessions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Story: Saint Peter Was At The Gates Of Heaven ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

STORY: Saint Peter was at the gates of Heaven interviewing a man. He said, “You haven’t done anything bad, but you haven’t anything good either. If you tell me just one good thing that you’ve done, I’ll let you in.” “Well, the man replied, “I was traveling on the road when I saw a group of thugs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:3-10

Tags: Parable Good Samaritan

The Story Goes That Jesus Returned To Heaven ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The story goes that Jesus returned to heaven following His death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb and the angels gathered around Him in amazement. Finally, Gabriel spoke up, “Master, you suffered terribly down there. Do they know and appreciate the extent of your sacrifice?” “No,” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-20

Tags: Evangelism How To

Heaven Is A Place Of "No-More." It Is A Place ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Heaven is a place of “no-more.” It is a place where there are no more tears. These verses tell us that God will wipe away the tears of His children. Oh my friend, at the banquet Jesus has prepared for us, the tears of the lonely will be wiped away, because there they will find a “Friend who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is A Special Delivery From Heaven A ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2007

Jesus is a special delivery from heaven a parcel of love being delivered to your home with your name upon it for salvation and nothing in the world could stop the arrival of His parcel of love - not the world - not Satan - not death - not hell because it was signed sealed and delivered ...read more

Tags: Alcohol

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is The Living Kingdom Of Eternal Life ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 26, 2008

Heaven is the living kingdom of eternal life that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God