Sermons on Courts Of Heaven:

Don't Leave Your Glorious Perch!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 4, 2007

Don’t Leave Your Glorious Perch! 1) Mt. Sinai was just a stopping place. 2) Mt. Zion is your home.

Do you know what a “false” summit is? A false summit is a lesser peak on a mountain. It looms large from lower elevations giving hikers the impression that once they reach the top of that peak they will have conquered the mountain. Of course that’s not the case. The false summit just blocks the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In A Leaky Tent

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Sometimes we go through struggles while living here on earth but God has a great reward waiting for us.

I. Raining when camping – Army – raining, training – dream of being in barracks or at home II. Dreaming of home while living in a tent is what our text today is talking about A. Just like our home is in our dreams it is also a reality B. We have to live in these tents while we wait for heaven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Life On Earth Ends.... What's Next? Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 27, 2007

This is the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Jesus helps us understand the there is life beyond this earthly life. The message compares some quotes by Dr. Elizabeth Kuebler-Ross and Fidel Castro and their opinion about life after death verses the word

In Jesus Holy Name September 30, 2007 Text: Luke 16:22-23, 26…. between…, 31 Redeemer “When Life on Earth Ends – What’s Next?” In our gospel lesson today, Jesus pulls back the curtain to help us catch a glimpse of life on the other side of death. This story is unique to the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

My Heavenly Home

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Sep 29, 2007

How does our Heavenly home compare to our earthly home.

My Heavenly Home John 14:1-6 1 Cor. 2:9 Heaven I. Was designed by the architect of the ages. Ps. 8:3-4 Heb. 11:3 II. Was built by the Master Builder of the universe. John 1:3 Col. 1:16 III. Will be occupied by souls who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Heb. 9:12 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2007

The loss of my wife last week was tragic.....but I am learning, Lord.

JAMES 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Count it joy when you fall into trials? WOW! That’s a hard ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Is Yet To Come: From Better To Best Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

God specializes in changing people, taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are to where we ought to be.

II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pass Away Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

First of four messages looking at eternity and the urgency and excitement we can have looking forward to it. Randy Alcorn’s book "Heaven" was used extensively for this series.

Driven By Eternity ----- P.A.S.S Away Sunday Sermon / September 9th 2007 Intro: Heaven! Can you even imagine how awesome Heaven is? Have you ever tried to? In so doing we will find great joy and encouragement in this temporal life. I want you to join me over the next four weeks for a very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation, John And The New Testament Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2008

This message introduces the book of revelation, the reality of heaven, in an intelligent and funny way. It speaks about the reality of heaven, God’s love and how God can love a fallen world.

John and the book of revelation Inspired by a sermon of Paul Humphrey The book of revelation talks about the ‘end times’ that is the time after Jesus has died until the end of creation. We have been living in ‘the end times’ for the last 2,000 years. Some things have already happened and some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Just Want To Go Home

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

The longer I live for Jesus the more homesick for heaven I get.

LUKE 15:11-24 “I JUST WANT TO GO HOME” A) Preachers always use this text to preach to backsliders or to the lost! * I would like to take a different approach to this today and preach to those that have been saved by God’s grace! * As we look into this passage, we see a young man with many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Victory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 30, 2007

Because of Jesus, the death of a believer is not just a relief, it’s a victory!

Dear Friends and Family of Dennis, especially you, Darren, Michelle, and our dear Marion. So, here we are. We knew this day would come. It was impossible not to track its progress as the cancer brought on crutches, then a wheelchair, and finally a bed – that crazy bed two inches too short for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Dying To Live

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

We need to grieve in order to move on in life.

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) April 2, 2006 Readings: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

A Church Of New Life

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

This morning I want to speak to you about what is on your mind. The things of God may be the last thought on some people’s mind. If you are like most people, you may have a lot of other things that you think about. You may find yourself overwhelmed wit

A CHURCH OF NEW LIFE Before we look to the Word of God I want you to know that I have some news to give you. In a moment I will share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but I am compelled to bring to you another more recent news of an event that has taken place. Some of you may remember ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presente Con El Señor

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

¡La muerte no es el fin, la muerte de un cristiano es el comienzo de algo maravilloso!

1 Sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshace, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha por manos, eterna, en los cielos. 2 Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial, 3 pues así seremos hallados vestidos y no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

El Estado Intermedio

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 15, 2008

¿En qué estado se encuentra el alma después de la muerte? ¿inconsciencia? ¿aniquilación? ¿purgatorio? ¿mundo de los espíritus?

EL ESTADO INTERMEDIO Luc. 16:19-31 ¿Qué sucede cuando un hombre muere? ¿En qué estado se encuentran las almas entre la muerte y la resurrección? ¿Tenemos que ir al purgatorio? ¿Y qué de los que mueren sin bautizarse? ¿Y los creyentes del Antiguo Testamento que no conocieron a Jesucristo? ¿Tendremos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice With An Ancient Easter Hymn

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Rejoice with an Ancient Easter Hymn 1) Jesus was not abandoned to the grave) 2) We will enjoy eternal pleasures at God’s right hand

What’s your favourite thing about Easter? Is it the candy? Colouring eggs? Getting a new outfit to wear for the occasion? While those things are nice, I think the best thing about Easter is the special worship service and the opportunity to sing Easter hymns. Their melodies and words are upbeat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran