Sermons on Descriptions Of Heaven:

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Homecoming Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 15, 2006

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven is like, we get one of our most complete looks at it in the final chapters of Revelation. We’ll also see heaven and hell compared.

When you think of heaven, what comes to your mind? The stereotypical view is of white puffy clouds, with us dressed in white robes with wings, carrying harps and just lazing around all day with nothing to do. Is that heaven? No. Chapters 21 and 22 of Revelation give us about as much information as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And The Heavens Opened

Contributed by John Erickson on Jan 11, 2005

At Jesus’ baptism the heavens were opened and there was no longer a separation from God.

SERMON 01/09/2005 And The Heavens Opened Grace and Peace from God our Father and Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:6-8. And God said, "Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters." So God made the dome and separated the waters that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Parable Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 8, 2004

The Parables of the lost sheep and lost coin teach us the importance of every single individual to the Kingdom Of God.

Luke 15:1-10 Parable Heaven Our gospel readings this morning, send me to parable heaven. Now you know, if you’ve been listening to my sermons, and I know you have, that I love parables and metaphors. Here we have 2 parables: -The Parable of the lost sheep. -The Parable of the lost coin. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

Seeking Heaven

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2005

God wants us to have an eternal view, A vision of Heaven, Satan on the other hand wants us to remain blind and uninformed. Because he knows that if we get a vision of Heaven and all its glory, we will be unstoppable in our quest to get all our friends and

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”* Most people leave this scripture right here but in fact we need to read down to the end of verse 16. 10 But we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship As It Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 27, 2006

In order to worship in truth we need to follow the pattern of worship in heaven.

A TIME TO WORSHIP AS IT IS IN HEAVEN IAN JOHNSON Feb 27, 2006 Worship is a huge subject and one which could fill volumes, So what I hope to achieve in this message is not an understanding of worship, but more an understanding of the one to whom all worship is due. The obvious place for most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven's Wager

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004

The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Nazarene

The Keys To Heaven Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus’ Church [#3] THE KEYS TO HEAVEN Matthew 16:19 Introduction: The other day I was telling someone about my first date with Kim, which was also the first date that I was not driven to by my parents. I still remember my dad letting me know how much responsibility he was giving to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Death is viewed a lot of ways by different people, but for us as Christians it is nothing less than the Gate of Heaven.

Genesis 28:17 The Gate of Heaven 04/12/03 It wasn’t too long ago I was snooping through some boxes that I had long packed away, and found one of those little electronic games I used to play with when I was a teenager. Maybe you had one – a Mattel hand held football or baseball game – with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Lutheran

War In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War in Heaven

The War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-8, “7Then there was war in heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. 8And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. 9This great dragon--the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful For Heaven

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

This has been the most difficult year of my of life with Elizabeth’s going to be with the Lord. Therefore on this Thanksgiving, what am I thankful for?

This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Sunday and it is customary that the pastor bring a message on Thanksgiving, on giving thanks. So as I considered what the Lord would have me share with you today, I began to ask myself the question: what am I thankful for? Obviously ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2005

Focusing on eternity rather than earthly priorities.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-24 June 12, 2005 Introduction It’s been said that Jesus speaks more about money than he spoke about heaven and hell. I haven’t done an exhaustive count, and so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is unmistakably clear: Jesus addresses money and he makes no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan