Sermons on Earning Heaven:

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 13, 2008

A two part lesson on just how Jesus is the way, truth, and life guiding us to heaven.

I AM THE WAY Text: John 14:6 INTRODUCTION 1. "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Way Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 13, 2008

Second in a two part lesson on how Jesus is the way, truth, and life guiding us to heaven

I AM THE WAY PART II John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Last week we began our study of John 14:1-6, "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Belongs To The Christian's Vocabulary

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 8, 2007

How can we buy milk and honey with no money - because the currency of heaven is trust and obey

NR 11-03-07 We must be changed I would like to look this morning at our Old Testament reading and in particular at verse 1 "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come; buy wine and milk without money and without cost. At first blush ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Experiencing The Power Of The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

Explains the significance of the ascension of Jesus and why he needed to return to heaven and how that is important to us.

Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11 This coming Thursday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, a day we often overlook. In fact, out of curiosity can anyone tell me without looking what we celebrate this Thursday? We will celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven. When was the last ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Completely Trust God! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 27, 2010

If Jesus Christ promises all the riches in heaven, is that really impacting our lives on a daily basis?

Have you seen that commercial for ipads? Those things amaze me! You can actually point your ipad to the sky and it will tell you which star and constellation you are looking at! Amazing! But let me ask a basic question: How does the Bible start?? In the beginning ……..! Why is it that we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Asun Delong on Feb 22, 2010

[Jesus] addressed [Nicodemus] to [teach] him that [he must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven].

Introduction: One of the greatest tragedies in religion today is that many church members, including religious leaders, do not know how to get to heaven, even though the Bible plainly tells us. Need: Man is dead in sin and is in the need of a spiritual birth. Textual Idea statement: [Jesus] ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2010

Our goal as Christians is to live a life always with the confidence in our minds that we are citizens of heaven!

We have noted that soon and very soon, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return to earth! While we wait, while God allows the devil loose for a little while, we must be strong in God’s mighty power! Every Christian has the power of God available with the full armor of God. But we must always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Song Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 13, 2009

The third message in The Song of Heaven series explores the song of Zechariah and the theme of a "Song of Second Chances."

The Song of Second Chances • Luke 1:68-80 KEY THOUGHT: The depth of our faith is not revealed until God makes clear our personal responsibility in His plan of salvation for all peoples. READ LUKE 1:68-80 FOUR SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES FROM THE LIFE OF ZECHARIAH I. The principle of HIS PRESENCE. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Bread, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 22, 2008

The bread (manna) that the Israelites were fed in the desert foreshadowed Christ, the true bread from heaven.

[If you would like to receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] REVIEW Jesus took a little boy’s lunch and miraculously multiplied it to feed a crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children (John 6:1-13). Lesson: God can use anyone to do great ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

For Righteousness Sake Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

INTRODUCTION The preacher of an underground Chinese church tells others of the precautions they must take to avoid government persecution. Each time their church reaches ten to fifteen members, they split to reduce attention. They also alternate meeting places for the same reason. Because phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daddy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 9, 2008

This sermon examines the opening sentence of The Lord’s Prayer - "Our Father which art in heaven".

INTRODUCTION Jesus introduces The Lord’s Prayer with the words “After this manner therefore pray ye”. It is “houtôs oun” in the Greek, meaning “along these lines”. Jesus is not telling us that we must recite this prayer. He is simply giving us a model to follow. TEXT “Our Father which art in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Will The Family Be Together Over There

Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006

I Wonder If the Family Circle Will All Be Home? Or, Will heaven and hell separate your family?

THREE INTRODUCTORY PASSAGES ONE (2 Sam 12:18-23) "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." We understand THREE things from this passage: 1. David believed that his baby that died went to some place. 2. He went to a place that he himself would someday go also. 3. When he reached that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Wounded Identity

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 7, 2011

Jesus carries wounds in heaven so that we can show his healing power on earth.

“The Wounded Identity” Larry D. Kettle I have spent a lifetime grappling with a “wounded identity”. I know what it means to be victimized and I know what it means to “be the victim”. I was wounded by a sense of abandonment from my mother. I was seven when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal