Sermons on Earning Heaven:

Blown Away By Shepherds

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 13, 2009

The Alpha and Omega came to my neighborhood, he came to my block. He came from the marbled halls of Heaven to live with man, to live in me!

Blah! Blah! Blah! How many of our messages are just words? How many just reflect our church view or our own worldview? How often is it just taken from a lexicon, a commentary a footnote from somewhere? No! When we preach, we must hear from God! We must hear from the book! And we must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Superhighway

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 21, 2009

Through Jesus is the only way to heaven. All other ways are dead ends adn we need Him to lead us through the journey of life.

Isaiah 35:3-10 reads, “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, be strong, do not fear! Behold your God will come with a vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2011

Binding and loosing have served to divide many of the saints of God. What did Jesus mean by "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven?" The questions seek an answer.

“When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 45 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2011

Paul concludes the letter to the Romans with commendations, personal greetings, a final warning, and a doxology of praise that will ring true in Heaven from the day it was penned until eternity!

Romans, Part 45 Romans 16:1-27 Introduction - This evening we complete the Book of Romans in great Pauline fashion - Paul has a knack for writing encouragements, and this really sums it up - It has taken us 45 sermons to get to this point; prayerfully it won’t disappoint - Stand and read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comforted & Established In Him Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

What could be more comforting than the promise of Jesus being fulfilled - that Jesus could come at any moment, even today to take us to heaven.

1. DOUBTS & DISCOURAGEMENT, … They’re making their way through the church in Thessalonica. a. Soon after Paul’s departure, the false teachers were so quick and so thorough in shaking their faith. b. DOUBT: Lacking confidence, Distrusting, to consider unlikely. c. DISCOURAGEMENT: disheartened, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Great Hope

Contributed by James May on Aug 17, 2008

Our hope is unseen but very real. Our hope is founded upon Jesus and his Word. Our Great hope is for eternal life and the glories of Heaven.

The Christian’s Great Hope Sunday, August 17, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Romans 8:24-25, "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Hope is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 2012 #5: Jesus Is The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2012

In Revelation chapter five, John sees an amazing vision of Heaven, with Jesus revealed as the Lion and the Lamb. The response of the people to seeing who Jesus is? Worship.

REVELATION 2012: #5 – JESUS IS THE LION AND THE LAMB OPENING TEXT: REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been studying the Book of Revelation. “Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Majestic Mystery Of Great Salvation Part-1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 6, 2013

The life beyond death depends on the life here. If we live in humble obedience to God on earth then we will be with Him forever in that celestial holy city of Heaven.

The Majestic Mystery of Great Salvation Bishop Lalachan Abraham Open your Bible to the book of Hebrews, and I would like for you to follow with me as I read from chapter 2: verse 1 to 4, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Treasure Principle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 31, 2018

Matthew 6:19-21 teaches us that you can't take treasures with you to heaven, but you can send them ahead of you.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Much of the material in this series of messages is based on a book by Randy Alcorn that is titled, The Treasure Principle. I would like to read the introduction to you: All your life, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elisha!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014

God allowed/permitted/organized/orchestrated Elisha to see Elijah being taken up into heaven! This was not for curiosity, thrill or personal gratification – but for a higher purpose!

Elisha saw Elijah being taken into heaven! 2 King 2:11,12”….Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it…….” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crave After Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD rewards those who are seekers of righteousness, mercy and loving-kindness, and GOD adds more currency of Heaven to the seeker of righteousness such as life and honor

I. EXORDIUM: Are you craving after righteousness? Yes. I like all people to be saved. 1 Timothy 2:4 (Amplified Bible) Who wishes all men to be saved and [increasingly] to perceive and recognize and discern and know precisely and correctly the [divine] Truth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word The Plan For Today.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 21, 2014

This outline shares how the Bible, the Word of God is important for our daily life. It is the read map for our life here on earth and it will lead us to heaven.

God's Word the plan for today. - Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. - Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. . I. The Word is written on Nature - Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-37

God In The Rubbish Dump We Have Made Of The World

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 7, 2015

A God we chew on in bread, a God who gets involved in refugee camps and broken marriages - this is the bread of life who comes down from heaven

Why is it that we have mass as our main act of worship every Sunday without fail, two opportunities to go to mass every Sunday, another two opportunities every Thursday and Friday, and communion from the reserved sacrament every Monday. Why do we do this? [take answers] Back writing somewhere ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus At The Right Hand: Basis For Living A Life That Honors God And Serves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2014

Jesus wants to rule in our lives from heaven; if we follow our heavenly ruler, we will nurture well-lived lives on earth as a result.

Jesus At the Right Hand: The Theological Basis for Living A Life That Honors God and Serves Others (Colossians 3:1-4) 1. The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ascension 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2014

Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after His ministry on earth was through. This is kind of a forgotten or at least overlooked event in the story of salvation. Let's not forget ...

This past Thursday was Ascension Day. The 40th day after the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Acts 1:1-13a “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene