Sermons on Gateway To Open Heavens:

Recognition In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We will not only know each other in heaven, but we will not really know each other until heaven. We know each other only in part in this life. In heaven all the problems that prevent complete intimacy will be gone.

F. W. Borham tells the story of the English cricket player who lost his sight in his old age. This was a cause for great grief, because he could not watch his own boy play the game in which he excelled. His son became the crack bat on his school team, but the father got small satisfaction from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Heaven’s Intervention In Human Affairs Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

Heaven is not indifferent to what you go through. Whether it's a fiery furnace, a storm, or a den of lions, God has a track record of stepping into human affairs. His intervention brings hope, glory, promotion, and salvation.

HEAVEN’S INTERVENTION IN HUMAN AFFAIRS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 3:24-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:14-16, Isaiah 43:1-2, Acts 12:5-11, 2 Kings 6:15-17, Exodus 14:19-24 INTRODUCTION: God is not a distant observer of human struggles. Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven’s Only Carry-Ons

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2026

The only thing we can take to heaven is other people.

1. One Conversation That Changed the World In the 1800s, a quiet Sunday School teacher named Edward Kimball became concerned about one of the young men in his class—a shoe clerk who attended church but seemed uncertain about salvation. Kimball felt strongly that he needed to talk to him personally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Is Real!

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the importance of knowing and proclaiming the truth of heaven. Some wonderous characteristics of heaven are also explained.

HEAVEN IS REAL! In Christian circles we sometimes operate the opposite of the way Jesus did. For example, Jesus hard on the self-righteous, and gentle with sinners. He encountered a rich young man, who asked him how he might please God. Jesus told him to obey the commands. The young man lists ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

Jesus makes some contrasts and comparisons in order to declare his path to God.

1. Led Zepplin A rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970's by the name of Led Zeppelin. They became one of the most popular rock bands in history. One song in particular grabbed the heart and soul of world, it was called "Stairway to Heaven." This song talks about a woman who thinks her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The early converts created a community of faith that reflected what they believed was life in the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:42-47 “Heaven on Earth” INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is the most well known and one of the most comforting Psalms. Countless people have found comfort, strength and hope in its verses. During times of grief and struggle individuals imagine the Lord making them rest in green ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Darryl Ward on May 15, 2017

A sermon about the realisation of God's kingdom.

A short novel I would recommend to anyone who is interested in pondering the mysteries of theology and spirituality is Flatland by Edwin A. Abbot, an English schoolteacher, theologian, and priest, which was first published in 1884. Flatland is set in a two-dimensional universe, where everyone and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2020

Jesus' beatitudes give us the hope of God's kingdom. At the same time we are called to service in the world.

February 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Micah 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Mt. 5:1-12 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the beginning words from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: An Open Door Spiritually Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Philadelphia examines the open doors that God so often puts in our path.

Attalus Philadelphia, king of Pergamum, who died in 138 BC, built this city, and it was named after him by his brother Eumenes. The city was located 25 miles southeast of Sardis and about 100 miles due east of Smyrna. This was the youngest of the cities addressed in the seven letters. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Press On While The Door Is Open!

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 28, 2006

This sermon is a salvation message.

Press on While the Door’s Open Luke 13:22-28 Woodleigh Replicas & Gardens is a British Theme Park located in the heart of Burlington, Prince Edward Island. They house around 30 replicas of the most spectacular castles and cathedrals of the British Isles, among rolling hills and gardens. Melissa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Thankful For Heaven

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

This has been the most difficult year of my of life with Elizabeth’s going to be with the Lord. Therefore on this Thanksgiving, what am I thankful for?

This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Sunday and it is customary that the pastor bring a message on Thanksgiving, on giving thanks. So as I considered what the Lord would have me share with you today, I began to ask myself the question: what am I thankful for? Obviously ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Heaven is a beautiful place. It’s a real place that is so wonderful that it defies description. It’s where we should want to spend eternity.

THE BEAUTY OF HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-27 OPEN As we begin our study of this portion of God’s Word, I want you to take just a moment to focus your thoughts on the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen. It might be a place in the mountains. Maybe you’ve been to some exotic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Assurance Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 23, 2006

to help the Christian have God’s peace when facing death

Introduction Illustration: Heaven There was a group of boys in Mr. Smith’s Sunday School Class who were learning about Eternal Life. At the close of the lesson, Mr. Smith wanted to see how well he taught his lesson and so he asked his class who wanted to go to Heaven? The entire class raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist