Sermons on Anticipating Heaven:

Jesus Ascends To Heaven Lesson 36 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 22, 2017

The Ascension of Jesus

A. SUNDAY, MAY 14 – THE ASCENSION OF JESUS 1. Forty-days. “. . . after His suffering . . .” (Acts 1:3). 2. Doctrine of tarrying. This is historical, not doctrinal. “Tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Attractions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015

What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Has Prepared A Place

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 24, 2001

Heaven is the winner’s circle of life’s race.

John 14:1-6 He’s Prepared A Place ! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Men

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 17, 2001

An inductive use of narrative contrasting the two men and their eternal homes in Luke 16:19-31.

Text: Luke 16:19 -- 31 Title: The Tale of Two Men Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Receiving Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to receive the salvation only God can give. Response: Individuals will come to the altar rail to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

This World Is Not My Home Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Holiness

A Sinners Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 4, 2001

An envangelistic message based on the popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"

"Is That Your Final Answer?" It’s amazing what catches on and what doesn’t in our culture, isn’t it? ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" became a smash hit last year and a rating champions-so much so that they run the show several night a week. Regis Philbin has become a superstar. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Hereafter? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Compelling evidence for an afterlife for people investigating the Christian faith.

Are our lives parts in a play scripted by God, or is this all there is? Is this life merely a stage, with life-like props? Is there life beyond this realm? The vast majority of Americans believe that there’s life after death. We see it in popular movies like Ghost, Heaven Can Wait, even in Disney ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Four word pictures of the eternal state, explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

The central claim of the Christian faith is that someone has died and lived to tell us what lies beyond death’s door. That’s the Easter claim, that Jesus Christ died at the hands of professional executioners, that he was placed in a heavily guarded tomb, and that three days later Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are We Going?

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Nov 19, 2003

Life’s journey.

Mark 13:1-8 Where Are We Going? Where are we going? When will we get there? How far do we have yet to go? Are we almost there? Do we have far to go yet? This series of questions might sound all too familiar to you. It’s what I sounded like when I was a little girl in my parent’s car on the way to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: *other

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Christians Say Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 29, 2003

Truth regarding heaven must be told because people want the truth about what is real

John 13:36-14:29 (NLT) 36 Simon Peter said, “Lord, where are you going?” And Jesus replied, “You can’t go with me now, but you will follow me later.” 37 “But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I am ready to die for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Die for me? No, before the rooster crows tomorrow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sure Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Comfort the beleivers in the 9/11 aftermath

NIV Revelation 20:4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2004

A short sermon for a traditional service to reach older folks.

¡§I am the way, and the truth and the life¡¨ Lunchtime experimental service 4 March 2003 1-1.30pm John 14:1-6 STAGES Life brings its seasons! - all sorted & settled- and then things change o look back and think „X ¡¥this is so different!¡¦ „X how did I get here? - Chatting with my Mum (80) ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist