Sermons on Anticipating Heaven:

The Abc’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 27, 2019

Finding peace during a struggle, is like trying to find calm in a hurricane. But just like there is calm in the eye of the hurricane, we can find peace and calm right in the middle of our struggles.

Illustration by James Chandler It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball games ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension And Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

The ascension and promised second coming of Christ anchor our faith and ignite our hope. As we await His return, may we be found faithful, serving Him wholeheartedly, and proclaiming His gospel.

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension and Second Coming of Christ Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths surrounding the ascension of Jesus Christ and the anticipation of His glorious second coming. These events shape our understanding of redemption, hope, and our role as faithful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anticipation Of Christ's Return Is A Vital Encouragement To Live Holy

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The return of Christ to earth

ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN TEXT: John 14:3 (KJV), "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also." INTRODUCTION: "Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today."__Sandra ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

Truth About Heaven

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

So Where Do People Get Their Misconceptions About Heaven?

When I was close to 13 years old, I had a dream about heaven, I dreamed that it was this big hospital, and as I walked down the halls all I seen was room after room of sick people laying in bed, there some people who had Iv’s hooked up to them, the were some who had cast on their legs or on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019

Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-13, 1 John 3:2-3, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:17, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Timothy 1:1, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:21, Hebrews 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

.the Clothes Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

It is no accident that wedding gowns are white. White is a universal symbol of the joy of marriage. No other color can portray the joy of love between two people. No other color can convey the joy of the marriage of the Lamb and His Bride.

A taylor who used an apple as a trade mark was asked why he used that particular symbol. He replied, "If it hadn't been for the apple, where would the clothing business be?" He had a good point. The clothing business did start in the garden of Eden because of sin, and the need to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Heaven & Earth 3- The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 28, 2008

The third in a series on Heaven & Earth (the Kingdom of God). Jesus, the 12 & the 72s call ’repent for the kindom of heaven is at hand’ meant ’change your world view: heaven is within reach- and here’s what it looks like’.

Heaven & Earth 3: The kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand. Lk 10:9 (1-12) 1 recap 1.1 1- Sermon 1- In the beginning. Adam and Eve given the task of bringing God’s reign on earth 1.2 2- Sermon 2- in the early days: God looking for a Kingdom of priests. They ’lost it’ because they occupied & settled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven "What Does Heaven Look Like" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2011

A description of heaven and why do we desire to stay on earth more than be with the Lord in heaven. Joy will not come till we are ready to leave everything behind.

So what does heaven look like? Revelation 21:15-27 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Using Heaven’s Resources In Your Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

Everything God has is mine. I’ve got all the resources of God in my heavenly bank account.

You have everything you need to live the rest of your life the way God wants you to live it. The problem is that most Christians don’t know how to make withdrawals from that heavenly bank account. That’s what I want to talk to you about. The word of God indicates means whereby we come into what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Coal From Heaven’s Altar

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Seraphim brought a burning coal in his hand taken with tongs from the heaven’s altar (Isaiah 6:6). Seraphim are six-winged “fiery” angels who surround God.

Seraphim brought a burning coal in his hand taken with tongs from the heaven’s altar (Isaiah 6:6). Seraphim are six-winged “fiery” angels who surround God. Fiery means consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly. Imagine how hot the altar in heaven is if a Seraphim needed to use ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6

Heaven In The Real World Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

Because we are going to heaven, this will... Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: They are so heavenly minded, they are of no earthly good- Bologna! Today we are so earthly minded that we are of no heavenly good “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:14-18, James 1:12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 18, 2006

A look at some of the parables in Matthew 13.

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52 September 17, 2006 Introduction As we go through the book of Matthew, we’ve had opportunity to witness Jesus in action, particularly in how He taught about the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven. And over the last few weeks we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving Thanks In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 7, 2007

Considering the thanksgiving of saints in Heaven assists us to give thanks on earth.

REVELATION 11:15-18 GIVING THANKS IN HEAVEN “The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.’ And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Question About Heaven Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005

Will I know people in Heaven, and will I know people I love who did not make it?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven” (Some thoughts and illustrations taken form other sermoncentral.com contributors) Text: II Corinthians 12:1-7 OPENING JOKE: Janet Sketchely was trying to teach her children the truth of salvation while reading through their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational