Sermons on Descriptions Of Heaven:

A New Heaven And A New Earth

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 27, 2008

St. John paints an amazing picture of the future...a picture of heaven that challenges conventional thinking about the afterlife.

Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake – September 28, 2008 – “A New Heaven and a New Earth” Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven: The Answer For Our Grief Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 29, 2014

Heaven, Resurrection, Transformation

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (p. 802) February 2, 2014 Introduction: On March 2nd, 2004 I became a better minister...and it wasn’t because I took another course for my Master’s Degree or attended a Seminar or Convention. On March 2nd, 2004 my father, took his last breath here on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of The Future

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 17, 2006

Revelation 21 gives us a picture of what kind of future we can have.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the messages to the seven churches in Revelation.  In those letters, Jesus spoke of a great reward that awaited those who were faithful to Him.  Today, I want us to take a glimpse into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Dogs Go To Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

The myth that everyone goes to heaven has gained many followers even in the church.

All Dogs Go to Heaven Debuking the myths of Christianity Luke 16:19-31 There is a growing belief in the church that somehow some way all people wind up in heaven. The movie All dogs go to heaven simply promotes it in a comical way. It seems that we hear less about being lost forever from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Revelation #13 - Heaven Series

Contributed by N A on Nov 13, 2008

God wants us to set our sights on the reality of Heaven, and to let Heaven fill our thoughts. This study of Revelation chapters 21-22 gives us a glimpse of Heaven.

SESSION #13: REVELATION #21 – A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN: A DESCRIPTION OF THE SECOND COMING: “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring ...read more

Denomination: *other

You Have A Place At God's Table

Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 13, 2003

It was by grace that Moses and the elders of Israel could stand before God. In the same way, we have a place at God’s table - by his grace.

Text: Exodus 24: 3-11 Series: Pentecost 10 B Author: Rev. Charles F. Degner August 17, 2003 "When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, "Everything the LORD has said we will do." Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Home Yet

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

WE ARE PILGRIMS

NOT HOME YET MAIN TEXT: Hebrew 11:10 For (Abraham) waited for the city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God” 2 Corinthians 5:1- “For we know that if our earthly house…is destroyed, we have a building from God…not made with hands, eternal in heavens. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will We Do In Heaven

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 7, 2018

A brief Bible Study Lesson on when do we go to Heaven or Hell and what will we do.

Before we get into what we will do in Heaven let's briefly consider exactly when do we go to heaven or hell. When do we go to heaven? As with numerous Biblical topics, many diverse church groupings under Christianities umbrella believe differently. As a believer, as soon as you die you go to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Sovereign God Conveys Grace

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 20, 2006

I could really jump with joy and fall in love again with God to know the fascinating aspect of His grace. Never I thought that as I become more acquainted with it, I could even jump higher with GREATER joy!

If we really know how the Sovereign God exercises grace, we will truly be amazed! After our denomination changed many of its teachings and began to recommend other Christian books, the first one I read was Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges. Grace is defined in that book as “God’s free and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

My God Is Bigger Than Your God

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 12, 2009

This "God of Wonders" that created this universe and placed all these stars into place is a star-breathing God. How big is the universe? Is our God really that much bigger?

My God is Bigger Than Your God Psalm 33:4-9 January 11, 2008 Grandma was rushing her two grandkids ages five and three out to the car from shopping when five year old Jason spoke up. “Grams, Susie put something in her pocket in the store.” After a quick investigation, Grams discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 11, 2012

This sermon contrasts the two different destinations for the Christian and the lost. Everyone has eternal life some will spend it in heaven with our heavenly father and some will spend it in hell. Christians have to help the lost get into a relationship w

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Some of the differences that I have talked about between Christians and the world have been very important and life changing. I have tried to express to yall that there should be and needs to be very clear and distinct ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Above The Bright Blue

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 1, 2022

Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with the area we call the sky. What is hidden above the bright blue?

APRIL 3, 2022 SCRIPTURE READING–Numbers 13:1-2; 17-21; 23-27 Above the Bright Blue Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with the area we call the sky. What is hidden above the bright blue? Man first found there were many shining objects in the night sky and they seemed to rotate ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-27, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003

A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Moment After You Die

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

This sermon was written for our annual Heaven Week celebration

One Moment After You Die Luke 16:19-31 October 3, 2004 Heaven Week Service Introduction A man had a friend who enlarged his business. His sales had increased to the point that a larger warehouse and sales office were needed. Even though the move was a rather complicated and burdensome process, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Crowned

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 10, 2003

This speaks of getting rewarded in heaven with crowns, doing things in life that matter in the next one, and why we would lay them down at His feet.

Revelation 4:1-11 – Getting Crowned A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25, Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist