Sermons on Descriptions Of Heaven:

Privilege Of Being Persecuted Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

The meaning of “for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew 5:3 is that they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But the meaning of the same words in Matthew 5:10 is that they will rule in the Kingdom of Heaven along with Lord Jesus.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:10-12 “BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE YE WHEN MEN SHALL REVILE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU, AND SHALL SAY ALL MANNER OF EVIL AGAINST YOU FALSELY, FOR MY SAKE. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDING GLAD: FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Creation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Exploring the biblical description of the New Creation, our eternal home, and understanding how our lives now can impact our future in the New Creation.

Have you ever thought about what the future holds? I'm not talking about next week's math test or the upcoming school dance. I'm talking about the BIG future. The one that's way beyond high school, college, or even your first job. Today, we're going to dive into what the Bible says about our ...read more

Topics: Eternal Life, Heavenly Home, Spiritual Rebirth, Divine Creation

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 9 – Isaiah, Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

This posting completes the Old Testament references for the Day of the LORD. This is the time following the Rapture of the Church and covers the Tribulation and even beyond that. It will be a dreadful time of much death. Some of these descriptions are quite graphic.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 9 – ISAIAH, JEREMIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 19:11-16, Isaiah 66:15-18, Revelation 16:13-14, Isaiah 66:20-24, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:1-3, Jeremiah 46:10, Jeremiah 25:29-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marriage Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 12, 2021

Years ago Pastor Alan Carr preached “A Marriage made in Heaven” where he talked about the marriage of the Lord Jesus as the catalyst for Heaven’s anthems of praise. Those in Heaven lift their voices in four “Hallelujah’s” (4 Specific praises to God)!

We have arrived at an exciting portion of the Bible. After the dark, dreary chapters from 6 to 18 these verses gleam with the glory of Heaven. We are going to talk about the marriage super of the Lamb. You see, for the church, the end times shape up like this: In the Rapture, we will be Caught Up; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Reunion Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009

The last in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. This one focuses on who you will meet in Heaven. Alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Reunion! Scott Bayles First Christian Church What makes a house a home? Since Ashley and I have been married we’ve lived in a shared two-story house, a small one-bed-room apartment, a friend’s basement, a modern townhouse, and most recently a cozy three-bed-room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sheol & Hades

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Heaven or Hell which will it be.

SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-31

Denomination: Christian Church

What Will Be Beyond This Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2004

Heaven or Hell are the only choices

What will be beyond this life? MT. 25:32-34, 41, 46 When we look at life here we might wonder is this all there is. The bible is very clear in letting us know that this not the end of our lives but there is an after life. In the very beginning God created Adam and Eve to live forever for they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Your Seal

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002

All about preparing for heaven.

There are so many details with weddings. When my daughter Jennifer got married, we thought we had it all in control. On the way to the ceremony, 12 miles from the house, Jenn let out a scream -- Dad...we forgot the Unity Candle! We almost had an accident on the bridge. One couple opted for a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Home

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 16, 2000

A Narrative Sermon on Heaven as Home

It was a warm day in the summer in Grayson. Our windows were open, so it was easy to hear him, even though he was still half a block away: "Ma! Ma!" TJ, our oldest son, had been our playing with his friends. And, as usual, he was barefoot. And, you already know what happened. He discovered one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Payday Are You Working For! Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 28, 2001

Is heaven the payday you want.

Which payday are you working for? A lot of people are working for the wrong pay day anymore. They worry more about making a dollar than they worry about seeking God.(Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.) So instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 8, 2007

Who is qualified to go to heaven?

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service “Am I Qualified for heaven” Matthew 22:1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one their relatives. And this was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything. The music, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Was Christ Lifted Up?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 15, 2009

No cross no life no Jesus no heaven

WHY WAS CHRIST LIFTED UP? Christ being lifted up on the cross was of his own will he became a substitution atonement for all who believe on his name John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Will Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven".

TEXT “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven”. INTRODUCTION We cannot pray this prayer unless we are prepared to do God’s will in our own lives. 1. CHRIST DID THE WILL OF GOD Luke 22:42 "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done". ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10