Sermons on citizenship in heaven:

Jesus Ascends To Heaven

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 2, 2008

Jesus demonstrated God’s power through the Holy Spirit and left that power to every believer as He ascended into Heaven.

Text: “…He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). When Jesus started his ministry on earth, He preached these words: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Prior to Jesus’ appearance on earth, “the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Taste Of Heaven - Healing.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

What you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! Powerful and balanced Bible sermon on the misunderstood topic of healing. Sometimes it takes greater faith to still believe in a healing God - and die, than it does to be healed! PP Slides avail.

(Note: I’m sure some of this material is gleaned from Willow Creek - I remembered some of the illustrations from decades ago - before I was a full time pastor.) A taste of heaven - healing - what you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! You’ve heard it said, and you know it to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven- The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

What will and won’t be in heaven

Revelation 21-22:5- ‘Heaven- the New Jerusalem’ Intro Notions of Jerusalem • Archaeology & the Bible. “In Jerusalem in 1880 some school boys were wading in the Pool of Siloam when one…discovered some peculiar…marks that looked like writing. When they informed their teacher, Professor Conrad Schick, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 11, 2009

The second of two great events that will take place in Heaven while the tribulation is taking place on earth.

A Biblical View of the End Times A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Revelation 19:1-9 Intro: We all know what a spectacle a wedding can be. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. It is a special moment in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2009

What is the evidence that Jesus is the only way to heaven?

Text: John 14:1-9 Title: The way to heaven Introduction: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Rich People In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

"Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Throne Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 27, 2009

Lessons from Revelation chapter four

“The Throne of Heaven” November 2, 2009 Revelation 4 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." At once I was in the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

"The Pause In Heaven" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 9, 2009

This chapter is devoted to what happens after the sixth seal and before the seventh seal.

“The Pause” November 22, 2009 Revelation 7 1After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. 2Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven's Door Is Narrow

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like ...

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 15, 2009

Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven - especially the yeast and the Mustard seed

The Kingdom of Heaven is like ... Why Parables Why not just tell it like it is? Why do we always have to wrap everything up in stories? There are a number of possible reasons. The truth is often quite are to convey directly, but by reference to something else, some of the truth can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 28, 2009

This is a message discussing the bread for physical life and the Bread for spiritual life.

Text: “For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” (John 6:33). Is there anyone present who has never eaten bread? All of have eaten bread at some time in our life. Bread is one of the staple food items and dates back to the New Stone Age which I understand ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Art In Heaven

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2009

A sermon on heaven (adapted from Philip Keller in his book, "A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer")

Evening Service for 8/16/2009 Our Father in heaven- Matthew 6:9 Introduction: What do you think you will enjoy most about heaven? WBTU: I. In the Jewish mind, there are three heavens: 1. The first heaven is the earth’s atmosphere. 2. The next heaven is used to describe outer space. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desiring The Attention Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

We have access to God through prayer

Prayer is our invitation to join God at His throne! 1. God Commands pray - Col 4:2 2. God is glorified by pray • It acknowledges His Omniscience - Ps 139:2 • It acknowledges His Omnipotence - Job 42:2 • It acknowledges His Sovereignty - 1Jo 5:14 • It acknowledges His Mercy - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 23, 2008

Part I of a Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:9 Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. PRAYER: - Start of a Sermon Series - Lord’s Prayer, Our Father, Jesus - Good to know, tradition, every word is so damn meaningful - gives us words, when we don’t have any - A spiritual Swiss Army Knife OUR: - Plural, not a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Congregational