Sermons on Heaven And Hell:

When Heaven Is Silent

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

What do we do when even with all our prayers and all our begging of God, heaven is silent?

September 30, 2001 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “When heaven is silent” INTRODUCTION We love stories about answered prayer. We get a thrill hearing accounts of God’s miraculous interventions in people’s lives, even as God intervened in Ryan Williams’ life. It motivates us to be more diligent about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Heaven

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 6, 2001

about climbing a ladder to heaven

12 steps to heaven Gen. 28:10-22 I. Come and seek God De 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Mt 7:7 ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Even though we may hold citizenship in a country, we are called to live as citizens of heaven

Every year, on July 1, our family can be found near the Saskatchewan Legislature taking part in the Canada Day celebrations. More specifically, you will find us watching the Canadian citizenship ceremony, if they’d let us in on it, or applauding the new citizens from virtually every corner of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Rain From Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

God abundantly refreshes and enriches our lives when we pray, turning our dry seasons into fruitful harvests through His faithful provision and grace.

Some of us walked in today feeling like cracked earth—stretched thin, thirsty, waiting for a cloud to gather overhead. You’ve known seasons like that. Maybe you’re in one now. The bills feel bigger than your paycheck. The grief feels heavier than your shoulders. The prayers feel longer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9

Topics: Rain, River, God

Heaven's Desire For Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and embrace God's desire for us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him, as stated in Micah 6:8.

Good morning, church family! We've got a message today from the book of Micah, chapter 6, verse 8. It's all about God's heart for us, His people; His desire for us to love mercy, and His call for us to walk humbly with Him. The verse reads, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Topics: Christ's Commands

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Even the smallest beginnings, when guided by God's hand, can lead to extraordinary results, as illustrated by the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast in Matthew 13:31-33.

Good morning, family. I hope you brought your Bibles, 'cause today we're diving deep into the book of Matthew, chapter 13. We're going to learn about some mustard seeds, yeast, and a whole lot of God's love and power. You might be thinking, "What's so special about a mustard seed or a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Big, Enough

A Home Over There In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The comforting promise of Jesus preparing a heavenly home for us and His constant presence in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of hope, comfort, and promise from the Gospel of John. We're going to talk about the home Jesus is preparing for us, the comfort of His ever-present love, and the hope we have in eternal life. As Sally Clarkson once said, "Every day in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Topics: Comfort, Jesus

Grace From Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth of God's sufficient grace, which loves us unconditionally and empowers us in our weaknesses.

Good morning, beloved congregation. We are gathered here today to explore an essential truth that resides in the heart of our faith, captured beautifully in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Grace

Our Father In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Understand the power of prayer, recognize God as our loving Father, and embrace the abundant blessings He has for us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we come together to dive into the message found in Luke 11:2, where Jesus teaches us not only about the power of prayer but also about recognizing our Heavenly Father and the blessing of abundance that He brings into our lives. As we explore this beautiful verse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2

Topics: Father's Day

Revelation From Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul must establish that God has selected him just as He did the prophets of the Old Testament. He was to bring a new message to God's people. It was not a message he learned in school, but a message he received direct from God.

The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, is most famous for being the author of the Declaration of Independence. Many have pronounced it a document inspired from heaven, and there is much reason to believe that it has the providence of God behind it. Jefferson, however, took ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Heaven-Like Hospitality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Why was Jesus so concerned that we have a love for strangers? It was because Jesus came into this world as a stranger, and he knows what it is like to be rejected. He came unto His own and His own received Him not.

Earl M. Finch became one of the most popular bachelors in Hawaii because he had the gift of hospitality. It all started in Hattiesberg, Mississippi when he saw a Japanese soldier reading the menu on the window of a drugstore. He felt the impulse to go over to the G I and say, "Are you hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

The Kingdom Of Heaven Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 29, 2020

To God be the glory for the love of Jesus Christ towards mankind. This love is shown throughout the thirteenth chapter of St. Matthew which Jesus devoted entirely to using our everyday experiences, vocations and imagery to teach us what we need to know about the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus is a great teacher who always seeks to have His children understand His teachings, though some of the teachings are presented in parable forms, yet He asks those who are close to Him whether they understand what He is communicating ("Have you understood all these things?" - Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal