Sermons on Celestial Archive:

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Hope!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

“We rest in this hope we’ve been given—the hope that we will live forever with our God—the hope that He proclaimed ages and ages ago (even before time began)” (Titus 1:2, VOICE). The imminent return of Jesus is our blessed hope!

Living with Hope! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

A Sermon I’ve Never Wanted To Preach

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 8, 2022

There are few (if any!) passages in the Bible more challenging than Hebrews 10:26-31...

Aside from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I wonder if anyone here this morning can tell me what may have been the most famous sermon ever preached… I don’t have any statistics to back me up, but I am certain that one of the top contenders has to be a sermon delivered to a congregation in Enfield, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2024

We are saved by grace! What does that mean?

INTRODUCTION - Today, we begin a mini-series entitled One Thing within our Core 52 series. - Paul was a world traveler and premier teacher, yet he had a remarkable ability to simplify the most complicated ideas into a singular truth that one could carry with them. - In this series, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Splendors Of Heaven."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2024

This message was written from my heart while missing some of my loved ones who left this life. I know we will meet again, but sometimes, I need a glimpse of Heaven's beauty and tranquility that will water my soul and fill my heart with everlasting joy."

SCRIPTUTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 6:19-20) 19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 10:20, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2024

Some signs of the times, of the end of the age (Points 2 through 5 are from Billy Graham in an article called "Peace with God" and reprinted in Decision Magazine January 2000)

HoHum: So aliens come to earth and there's a huge televised event with all the world leaders in attendance. The Pope asks, "Do you know of Jesus Christ?” The aliens say, "Do we Ever? Awesome guy!! Swings by the planet every couple of years to say Hi!” The Pope exclaims, "Every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Luke 17:26-30, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 24:12-13, Matthew 24:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Insider Threat

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024

Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Angels Wept

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2023

What must the angels have thought when the Lord they loved -- Jesus -- was announced as going down to be born as a lowly human? How must it have affected them when He was crucified?

THE DAY THE ANGELS WEPT Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, say our prayers with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2023

The final sermon in the Visionary View Sermon Series

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Introduction: Over the last 12 months we have been considering the theme Visionary View and the key verse that has underpinned the preaching has been Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 12:7, Revelation 1:8, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 90:2, Romans 8:17, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:10-11, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Grip

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

We can’t let go of our idols - our possessions, our pride, our plans - without God's help.

In May 2003, mountain climber Aron Ralston used a pocketknife to amputate his right arm. He had been pinned down by a boulder weighing nearly a thousand pounds in a canyon near Moab, Utah, for five days, and running out of water realized it was his only chance to survive. After cutting off his arm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2024

Praise is central to our worship of God and it is our praise that makes Him known to the world. When we Praise the Lord, we acknowledge our desperate need for Him and honor His greatness. When we Praise the Lord, our focus is diverted from our circumstances to His awesomeness.

Praise the Lord Psalm 150 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTION: - What does it mean to Praise the Lord? The churchy traditional statement has been watered down to a simple statement and greeting. When you see a fellow Christian mainly of the same denomination, we greet each other shake ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding My Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores our identity in Christ, the importance of recognizing falsehoods from the enemy, and the transformative power of God's love.

Hey there, church family! I'm so thrilled to have you all here today. We're going to be chatting about something that I believe is really essential for us as followers of Christ. It's all about who we are in Him, how we can spot the falsehoods that the enemy tries to feed us, and the beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Knowing

God With Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the journey of the Magi, emphasizing their faith, worship, and pursuit of Christ, and encourages us to seek Jesus with similar devotion.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, to bask in the warmth of fellowship and the ever-glowing light of God's Word. Today, we're going to turn our hearts and minds to a story that is both familiar and full of wonder, a story that speaks of a star, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Seeking

The Greatest Gift Of All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores the profound love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice, leading to our justification and the joy found in receiving this divine gift.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, where the sacred Word of God is our guide and Jesus, our Savior, is our focus. Today, we are going to be examining one of the most well-known, yet deeply profound verses in the Bible - John 3:16. This ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Greatest Gift, All