Sermons on Gate Of Heaven:

The Gold Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The gold, the jewels, the beautiful garden fruit trees, and the clear flowing stream from the throne of God, are all a part of the final paradise. Peace and prosperity forever is just what man most craves. That is what the search for gold has always meant to people.

On our vacation in South Dakota, we stopped in the small town of Keystone. Almost every store in town had a variety of Black Hills Gold on display. Seeing all this gold made me want to study gold in the Bible. The streets of the New Jerusalem are to be made of pure gold, and that means gold ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Humor In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Laughter must be a part of heaven, just as weeping will be a part of hell. They are opposites, and what is absent from one is present in the other. Rob heaven of laughter, and you drag it nearer the abode of the lost. If God laughs, why should His children be deprived of laughter in His presence.

W. Douglas Roe pastored a large Baptist church in Philadelphia, where he had a weekly radio broadcast. He was also going to seminary, and the load became to heavy, and he had a breakdown. He was out of the pulpit for many months. He had to learn to relax, and so he became a sort of comedian. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Occupations In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

One of the major purposes of this life is to discover what you would love to do forever. The loves, the interests, the gifts, and the aspirations we develop in this life will greatly affect our service and occupation in heaven.

The story is told of a man who died and found himself in a region of fabulous abundance. His slightest wish was instantly granted. At last, however, the novelty wore off and he became bored. He told his host he would love to do something. Was there any work he could perform, or any problem he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

The Location Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

It is considered a self-evident truth that you can't be in two places at the same time. But the Bible says this is not so. The Christian, by being in Christ, is both in time and in the heavenly realm of eternity.

The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the mistake, called later to apologize for the mixup. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

The Sun Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Everything you can learn about the sun--it's power, light, and fire, will increase your love for, and awe of Jesus. Study the sun, and you are studying theology, for it is a symbol of what Jesus will be to us forever.

Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of gold. The ancient world considered gold the most noble of metals. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 26, 2021

Greed and generosity are opposing spiritual forces. Selfishness and greed have the effect of shriveling our souls by wasting our potential for love, whereas generosity becomes the source of God’s richest blessing and joy.

Luke 12:13-21 In the days of the Wild West there was an armed bank robbery in California involving a large sum of money. The bank hired a bounty hunter to track down the thief, and when the search led to Mexico he realized he’d need to hire an interpreter. One was found, and the bounty hunter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Citizens Of Heaven Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 3:17-4:1

Series: Philippians Sermon: “Citizens of Heaven” Philippians 3:17-4:1 Pastor John Bright Philippians 3 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

Welcome To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

As we enter many towns we see that they have a sign at the city limits that often tells us the name of the town and gives a BIG welcome to all who enter!

Signs can be very interesting, such as: • In a Non-smoking area a sign said: "If we see you smoking we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action." • On Maternity Room door: "Push, Push, Push." • At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In Harmony With Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Happiness is a by product of a life in harmony with God. If you seek it as an end in itself, you inevitably fall into the deception of the world that says self-indulgence is the proper path.

Russell Delany, professor of philosophy and evangelism at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, has said that our great need today is: Not for better legislation, but for better legislators. Not for better business, but for better business men. Not for better banking, but for better ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

The Courtroom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Satan is no amateur accuser. He knows that if you can bring the best man to a fall, you don't have to worry about lesser men. Satan goes right to the top. God is so proud of Job that he flaunts him before Satan.

The FBI has some amazing ways of bringing criminals to justice. One of these ways is by means of the Petrographic Unit of their famed laboratory in Washington, D. C. This unit is devoted to the analysis and identification of different kinds of soil. They know what soil is from a South Dakota ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

War In Heaven

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 12

https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk (Chinese) WAR IN HEAVEN (REVELATION 12) Here are some of my favorite “Had I known” sayings from the web: “If I knew ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

About Heaven Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2022

What happens when you die? Exactly what did Jesus say about heaven, the resurrection and our ultimate destiny?

Many of you are familiar with Christian writer Lee Strobel, most well-known for his book The Case for Christ and his movie by the same name. Well, Lee had a near-death experience more recently. This is his account: "My eyes fluttered. They opened and struggled to focus. My mind fought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 19:28, John 3:11-13, John 5:25-29, Philippians 1:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus speaks of great treasure in heaven for all who love Him and serve Him I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

I give permission for this sermon to used in its fullness for the glory of God. TREASURE IN HEAVEN Please open your Bible to I Corinthians 2 as we begin a new series regarding the eternal rewards of heaven, with today’s message, “Treasure in Heaven.” The Bible speaks of rewards in heaven that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 22:12, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 10:32-35, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 5, 2023

Your Kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Heaven is my throne. earth is my footstool. God will be seen on earth through man. Earth one with heaven, where Jesus is Lord of all men.

Years ago, a friend of mine told us about the Sitar, a very popular Indian musical instrument. Although it can have up to 21 strings, the sitar player only plays one set of strings. The “playable” set has five to seven played strings. The other set contains about 13 to 15 sympathetic strings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13