Sermons on Citizens Of Heaven:

Looking Into Heaven Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Description of the New Heaven

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What can I expect in heaven? “Heaven will not be unlike our life here on earth” ~Harry Ironside. 2. Human ideas about heaven. Sit on clouds, float in the air, continually on our face worshiping God. A state of the mind, no physical reality. 3. Are these pictures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven - The Eternal Hope Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Feb 12, 2013

Encouraging all believers, those who are Blood washed to look upwards for their home coming is nearer than ever.

TOPIC: HEAVEN - THE ETERNAL HOPE OF THE REDEEMED TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:19; John 14:1-4; Colossians 1:27-29. The description of Heaven Heaven is a place and the eternal hope of the saved. The Scripture describes it as a beautiful city where the redeemed will live for eternity. Praise the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Holiness

The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013

Although God took Adam to Eden which was heaven on earth, he was placed there for training so that he could fulfill his earthly prophetic purpose. God told Adam that the whole earth was his to control. But Adam was not ready for this mandate. God walked w

The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Heaven Adam’s purpose God spoke prophetically over Adam and explained his purpose which included man’s purpose for the earth. Genesis 1:28 - Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Apr 15, 2014

What separates Christianity from other world religions? The exclusive claims of Jesus Christ.

Jesus the only Way Welcome Campuses I talked about TRUTH and relativism a few weeks ago. If you weren’t here for that grab it out of the bookstore, it goes hand in hand with this sermon. We live in a culture where diametrically opposed truths can coexist. This creeps into churches, into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering Questions About Heaven

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What will heaven be like?

DISCERNING COMMON QUESTIONS AND OBJECTIONS ABOUT HEAVEN Hebrews 11:12-16 In the past two messages I preached on this passage, I addressed two specific issues in regard to our promise of Heaven. 1. When we die, we are conscious and are with the Lord; but this is not our eternal state. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Under Open Heavens

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2016

Most christians don't realize the benifits of their redemption, nor can they over night, but we can all grow.

Living Under Open Heavens Genesis 28:10-16NKJB Willie Mays began his major league baseball career with only one hit in his first 26 at-bats. Though he went on to hit 660 home runs (third on the all-time list), and steal more than 300 bases, his debut was so unimpressive it seemed unlikely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Believe In Heaven

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of Heaven Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

What shall we see in heaven?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. John wrote Revelation to show us and tell us three things. “Write down what you have seen—both the things that are now happening and the things that will happen” (Rev. 1:19, NLT). 2. John saw and heard an invitation. “I looked and behold a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most inspiring aspects of this account of the ascension is the realization that someday we will have mthe same capacities demonstrated by our Saviour on this occasion. A simple statement in the Word of God clearly settles the issue for me.

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Acts1:3-14 Do you remember Superman? How many of the younger generations have been fascinated by the very idea that he came from another planet; a place where all you had to do was say, "Up, up, and away," and you could zip away into the sky at the speed of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

The final question which it leaves with us is this: Are you really changed by your contact with Jesus Christ and are you still changing? Everyone in this congregation in one way or another has had a contact, a touch, with Jesus, has heard his voice.

Opening illustration: A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture readings, he kept looking impatiently at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

The quickest path for you to obtain peace inside yourself, peace with God and display Christ-like love is for you to confess and forsake. Then, go to that brother or sister in Christ and make things right.

Opening illustration: When I was about nine or ten, my grandmother a very godly woman, would give spiritual advice to keep the grandchildren on the straight and narrow. I remember one thing she said very clearly. “Stay away from sin, because you don’t want to commit the unforgivable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What is clearly revealed here is that doing the will of God must ultimately find expression in following Jesus. You cannot do God’s will and not follow Christ. Apart from allegiance to him by faith, there is no salvation.

Opening illustration: One dark and stormy night, a gang of thieves broke into a jewelry store, but they were on a mission with a difference. They didn't steal a thing. But they carefully went round the whole shop and switched all the price tags. Then they left. The next day, the staff came in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational