Sermons on Getting To Heaven:

What's Fair About That?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 1, 2018

God's overwhelming generosity is difficult to comprehend, though every Christian has experienced that generosity. We must avoid attempting to cast God in our image, learning instead of the extravagant grace with which He showers each of us.

“The kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Boldly Speak Of The Wonders Of Heaven And The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us distinguish between a healthy fear of hell and an irrational fear of men who have limited powers. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both

1. The Holy Spirit emboldens us to teach about the wonders of heaven as our future home with the Lord. Paul wrote, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." (I Cor. 2:9,10) Application: Ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Everyone Who Says To Me, 'lord, Lord,' Will Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven.

Not Everyone Who Says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' Will Enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical requirements for being a true Christian. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Luke 13:3, John 3:16

Bridges

Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000

Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Tom Evans on Mar 28, 2001

Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is recognized by simple acts of kindness.

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. He finished his star-studded career with a stellar performance. Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. The ball was passed to Jordan. Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Adventist

Eternal Values Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 14, 2010

What treasure are you collecting, is it the wealth of this world or heaven

In this world of sin it is easy to get our values distorted. The things that appeal to our carnal natures seem worth striving for, but they are in fact like a mirage in the desert. Property, money, material possessions, or a large bank account seem to give us security, but it is all a bubble dream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2023

What should we do with God's great invitation? 1. Appreciate God's preparation (vs. 1-4). 2. Avoid rejecting God's invitation (vs. 2-7). 3. Invite more people to come (vs. 8-10). 4. Accept God's invitation (vs. 10-14).

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. By this time, Jesus was less than a week away from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Marks The Spot

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

At Calvary, heaven’s greatest treasure was revealed — where justice and mercy meet, sin is broken, and every seeker finds redemption through Christ’s cross.

INTRODUCTION — THE TREASURE WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR Every child dreams of buried treasure. We’ve all seen the movies — a worn map, a red “X,” a promise whispered through time: “Somewhere out there, something precious is waiting to be found.” But what if I told you that the greatest treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 6:23, Luke 23:42-43, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Voices From Home

Contributed by James Cloud on Jan 5, 2008

Which home are you listening for today?

Voices of Home “We regard paradise as our country…There, a great number of our dear ones is awaiting us, and a dense crowd of parents, brothers, children, is longing for us, already assured of their own safety, and still solicitous for our salvation. To attain to their presence and their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-16

Denomination: Anglican

He Is Coming Again!

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

Blessings, Warnings from the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ

Revelation 22 Title: “He is coming again” Quote: John 14:1-3 Theme: The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ Text: “Surely I come quickly, Amen.” (Revelation 22:7, 12, 20) I. The New Jerusalem’s Closing Scene and the Lord’s Second Coming Declaration (v.1- 7) [Extension of Chapter 21] A. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 9:13 - Are You Kidding! Don't You Know What Kind Of Person He Is? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 13, 2010

Recently my sister was asked an interesting question. The question was "When I am in heaven with God, will I have to mix with murderers and rapists and child molesters just because they asked God to forgive them?"

Matthew 9:13 - ARE YOU KIDDING! DON'T YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF PERSON HE IS? Recently my sister was asked an interesting question. The question was "When I am in heaven with God, will I have to mix with murderers and rapists and child molesters just because they asked God to forgive them?" "Will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 27, 2011

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is at the very heart of Christianity. If there was no resurrection then there is no Christianity. Period. Want to know why it is so important? Paul's got that answer.

Plain and simple, the gospel of Jesus Christ stands or falls on the resurrection. The resurrection is the culmination of what we call “the Christ event,” which includes the birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection, the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Five Tremendous Truths

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 2, 2009

If someone asked you to briefly define the Christian message, what would you say? Here are 5 tremendous truths that summarize the Gospel.

Five Tremendous Truths I Peter 3:15-18 PASTOR BILL AND HIS WIFE HAD JUST FINISHED A DAY OF SAILING and were about to leave the dock area when they got involved in a conversation with another couple that had also been sailing. After a pleasant exchange they were invited to join this couple aboard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Body Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

A funeral sermon on the hope we have - found in 1 Cor. 15. "A New Body"

I Corinthians 15 The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable: It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance Is Now

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Jul 12, 2016

Please, do not miss HEAVEN; it will be painful if you are not there on the last day. REPENT today and God Almighty will forgive you your sins, if you confess JESUS CHRIST as your personal LORD and SAVIOUR.

REPENTANCE IS NOW My brothers and sisters, God Almighty has given you another chance today to decide where you will spend your eternity. For it is written, just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment Heb. 9:27. It is a matter of choice where your soul will be on the last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3

Denomination: Foursquare