Sermons on Carried Up Into Heaven:

Open Up, Let Me In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47

1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47 Open up, let me in 11 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD your God said to you, ‘You shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Apostles' Creed: Our Savior Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. Our Savior has all authority and power. 2. Our Savior is our Advocate, 3. Our Savior is holding a place for us in heaven.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Our Savior Is in Heaven In our study of the Apostles’ Creed, we began with God the Father, and then focused on God the Son coming to earth: He was born, he died, and he rose from the dead. Now we say, “He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-22, Romans 8:33-34, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wake Up, O Sleeper!

Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004

As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Mess? The Ladder Up: Opportunity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2021

Often life becomes a big mess. God has a ladder that becomes an opportunity to climb above the obstacles of daily living. We can change.

THE MESS: THE LADDER UP: OPPORTUNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. WE TEND TO SEE OBSTACLES AS A MESS? THE PLAN OF GOD CAN SEE THIS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 28:1-20, Genesis 37:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 9, 2024

The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s people.

August 10, 2024 The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Ezekiel 37:26-27, 1 Kings 6:19-20, Jeremiah 3:16-17, Isaiah 60:3-20, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Genesis 3:22-24, Micah 4:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Taking The Ho Hum Out Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 25, 2009

A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present.

Title: Taking the Ho Hum Out of Heaven Text: Revelation 21:1-5 Thesis: A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In the first chapter of the bible God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gave Them Up Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Sep 9, 2014

America is in trouble because we have a very disturbing spiritual climate that prevails in America today. This is the reason I have subtitled today’s message as Has God Abandoned America?

God Gave Them Up! Romans 1:24-32 Romans Series (Part 4) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take any day and go to any news source and you are likely to read headlines that are at best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010

Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

It is an exciting time when a married couple decides to build a house for their family.

Generally, before they take on a project like this, they study the proposed plans carefully because they want to make sure that every little detail is considered so that they will have a wonderful place to live the rest of their lives on this earth. Yes, planning a family house is exciting, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015

Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Your Head Up!

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023

What do you think when you hear the word rejoice?

Herman Lange, a German Christian was to be executed by the Nazis during WWII. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second filled with great anticipation." Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

I Can Only Imagine Home

Contributed by John Payton on Mar 22, 2018

This is the 4th and last of a series of messages using the themes of the Movie, "I Can Only Imagine." I took the major themes and a few quotes, but went my own direction on each. The introduction recaps the 1st 3. Main thought: being at home with Jesus.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE-HOME INTRO: The song that was written in mere minutes by “Mercy-Me” lead singer Bart Millard ,“I Can Only Imagine,” is renewing hope to many in the midst of life’s challenging situations. The movie by that name tells the story behind the song and is being played to sell-out ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Next? What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next after we die? What is Heaven Like? Heaven is an Awesome Place! Part 2 of 7

INTRODUCTION Special Music – I Can Only Imagine… 1. I Can Only Imagine… • (eg) It’s as if we are unable to see -- and have never seen the sunset and yet, a friend, who has seen and experienced a sunset, is trying to tell us what it looks like. • Or we have never seen the Grand Canyon… never ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ