Sermons on Carried Up Into Heaven:

How To Press On Like Paul

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

1. Ask God to reveal the errors in our thinking (vs. 15). 2. Follow our Godly examples (vs. 16-17). 3. Mourn over the enemies of the cross (vs. 17-19). 4. Remember our God-given end (vs. 20-21).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Presents Believers To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2010

In this sermon, we see what Jude said about how Jesus presents believers to God.

Scripture Today we conclude our series of sermons in the Letter of Jude. The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which, as I have said many times before, is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 24b-25 today, we will see that Jesus presents ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 19, 2024

Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inheritance Factor Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

20th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues (Pt 6) the discussion of heaven as our future inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor” Pt 6 (The Fatherhood of God Message 20) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD Remember – you’re not home yet. B. FUTURE INHERITANCE Remember – He who has the Son gets it all. C. INTERMEDIATE HOME Remember – Absent from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Luke 22:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Inheritance Factor Part 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

21st and message in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father and our responsibility as His kids. This message continues (Part 7) a discussion of our future inheritance: heaven.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor” Pt 7 (The Fatherhood of God Message 21) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH 1. The physical aspects of life on the new earth 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-8, Ezekiel 37:26-28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Keeping A Heavenly Focus

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2013

An attitude that pleases God will: FOCUS ON THINGS ABOVE, SHED THE OLD WAYS, and PUT ON THE NEW WAYS.

Keeping a Heavenly Focus This lesson will help you understand the importance of keeping a clear focus on your ultimate destination, which is heaven. It also will offer practical help along the lines of removing old, ungodly habits and replacing them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hell And Destruction

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 31, 2014

The Bible speaks of two distant places one (heaven) is talked of by men often, but the other (hell) is rarely mentioned and the reality of it goes ignored by man.

Hell and Destruction Proverbs 15:8-11 Mention: Isaiah 5:14 Hell hath enlarged herself and opened her mouth without measure Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord The Bible speaks of two distant places the one heaven is imaginable by all of mankind, but few even entertain that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The Crying Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Tears bridge the gap between great beauties and great horrors. In heaven there will be no more horrors. Yet the beauties will be never ending, and never boring.

3. And I heard a big voice from heaven saying, Look, the tabernacle of God is with humanity, and He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God Himself will be with them-their God. 4. And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will no longer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: *other

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Four Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 12, 2023

The Rapture and the Throne Room where God is.

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in ...read more

Do You Want Earthly Or Heavenly Treasures?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 21, 2021

Did Jesus say that we receive Earthly treasures by following Him? The answer is no. We do receive treasures in Heaven. You will want to look at my Hebraic Analysis of Mark 10:28-31 to see why the Greek and English translation of verse 30 may not be exactly what Jesus said.

Do you want Earthly or Heavenly Treasures? Mark 10:28-31 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 Peter began to say to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You." 29 Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Satan loves for us to live in Chaos. Jesus desires order. Which one are you? As we recap this past week let us go over a few truths.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Yesterday I received a call that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Revelation 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2020

Let’s take a look at John’s vision of heaven in Revelation 4.

Let’s take a look at John’s vision of heaven in Revelation 4. Heaven Revelation 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Fortune In A Field And A Goodly Pearl

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it.

The Field The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it. The one who found the fortune in the field coincidentally found it unintentionally, however, he knew its worth when he discovered it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible