Sermons on Entering Heaven:

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023

Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Citizenship Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Because we are citizens of Heaven, our minds should be set on Heavenly things. This sermon shows what is and should be true since we are citizens of Heaven.

Introduction One October afternoon in 1982, Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, was packed. More than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin supporters were watching their football team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It soon became obvious that MSU had the better team. What seemed odd ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 6 Entering The Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

An exposition of Isaiah 6

Isaiah 6 Entering the Presence of The Lord Seated on a Throne vs. 1 Our Worship vs. 2-4 Our Unworthiness vs. 5-7 Intro: What a joy it is to be here Very honored that David asked me to teach He is in South Africa ministering the a group of pastors down there Sometimes you don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risen That We Might Enter In! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 18, 2014

A celebration of our Risen Saviour. Praise through the Hallel Psalms.

He is risen He is risen indeed! Do not abandon yourselves to despair: We are the Easter people, and Hallelujah is our song. ~ Pope John Paul II. Today we come in the knowledge that Christ Jesus is risen and yes we praise him Hallelujah is our song! Hallelujah – God be praised Thursday; At ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-8, Psalm 118:19-24, John 10:9, Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Which Gate Should I Enter

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

What is the true way to God? Sermon describes the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But . . . which is the true church? Both spiritual laziness and legalism are denounced, in favor of a sincere service of God, through humbling faith in Jesus.

WHICH GATE SHOULD I ENTER? Often people ask me which church they should join. I am always tempted to tell them to join an Assemblies of God church, since I belong to that fellowship. However, I believe God needs to direct them specifically. So, I simply encourage people to join one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Sin Entered In-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

4 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-IV—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: At breakfast one day, a wife eagerly waited for her husband to comment on her first attempt at homemade cinnamon rolls. After several minutes with no reaction, she asks, "If I baked these commercially, how much do you think I could get for one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Sin Entered In-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2011

7 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. But what is significant its entrance? 23 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-VII—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Little 5 yr. old Johnny told everyone he wanted to be a Medical Doctor. His parents always encouraged Him that he could be anything he wanted to be. One day while playing he hurt his eye & ran screaming to his Mommy, “Now I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Enters God's Perfect World

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007

Lent 1 (A) - Sin enters God’s perfect because Satan deceives and humans believe.

SIN ENTERS GOD’S PERFECT WORLD (Outline) February 25, 2007 - LENT 1 - Genesis 3:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Perfection – it is what many strive for in this life. Everyone looks for the perfect job, to raise a perfect family, in a perfect house with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven "Are You Ready" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 24, 2011

Are you ready to go to heaven? This leasson will help you renergize your soul. It will help you to see that maybe part of a apathetic prayer life is that you think death and heaven are far away.

Yesterday around 2:00 pm I had to take some pain medicine for my shoulder. Being a hypochondriac is no fun!! About two minutes after I took the medicine my chair started to shake. I felt my pulse, thinking maybe the medicine was causing some weird reaction. I know I’m weird. When that was OK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8

When Sin Entered In-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

3 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-III—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

All who receive God’s message of forgiveness should help share it with others.

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2019

Jesus tells us that "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." So what do I need to DO to make it to heaven?

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher had spent the time teaching her young class that you couldn’t work your way into heaven. Then she asked the kids in her Sunday School class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2022

Heaven is not seriously discussed by most thinking people because the facts about it are so sketchy or dubious that most think it's unknowable or uninteresting. But in reality, the Bible tells us it's greatest party and the most interesting life of all!

THE 7 MYTHS ABOUT HEAVEN Matt. 22:2-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida during an icy winter. The husband was to fly down first and the wife to follow the next day. The husband checked into the hotel and sent an email to his wife. Unfortunately he sent it to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God