Sermons on Heaven Is For Sinners:

God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007

Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 2, 2018

Psalm 1 is a wisdom Psalm and focuses on God’s Word, God’s blessing on those who obey it and meditate on it, and God’s ultimate judgment on those who rebel.

11-10-13 Tom Lowe Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Gabbatha To Golgotha

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

A message that reminds us of the rejection of Christ by sinners, and the sacrifice of Christ for those sinners.

Introduction: What first comes to mind when I say the word G’s? Some might think the pastor has resorted to using a slang word used by many which is an abbreviation of the name “Jesus”. Others may think first of the force of gravity, whether positive or negative, that is exerted against the body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2013

So Satan and his armies will be in the lake of fire forever, and Christ is on the throne forever - what abhout the standing of the Redeemed?

“The Great Unveiling: Great Expectations” Revelation 21:1 – 22:5 Revelation is really the tale of two cities – one of the beast and his followers and one of the Lamb and his followers. Almost every week we’ve dealt with the evil city of the beast. Today we have the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Will It Be Worth It All? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Is what I'm doing and going through worth it?

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Will It Be Worth It All?” Rev. 21:1-22:5 “Hang in there – it will get better!” “Just keep thinking of end results – you’ll be glad you did this.” “It will get worse before it gets better, but it will get ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Already, But Not Yet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2022

What are the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God? Where are they located? Does knowing hold any significance for the believer? The kingdom was part of Jesus' message, and it should be a part of our message too.

I have entitled our message this morning “Already, But Not Yet.” This sermon title may sound a bit strange; however, it will soon make sense. I am going to have us focus on the topic of the kingdom, and see if we can identify its location. Many of us will probably say, “Well, that’s easy! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

#50 A Smart Answer To A Dumb Question Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2021

In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees asked a dumb question, and Jesus gave them a brilliant answer. In His answer, we get a glimpse of what it will be like in the next life.

#50 A Smart Answer to a Dumb Question Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 15, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:18-27 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next? What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What happens after we die? What’s Next? What will we do in Heaven? Part 4 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. (eg) What will we do in Heaven? Harps and Halos? • Is Heaven just playing harps all day, singing hymns all day, everyday, forever and ever and ever? • If it’s a harp – I want mine to be an electric harp… 2. (eg) In a "Far Side" cartoon -- A man with angel wings and a halo sits ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.

A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Came From Heaven Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I am eternal, everlasting

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Ascended Back To Heaven Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What Jesus did after ascending back to Heaven

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ASCENSION? 1. The forces took Me to heaven. a. I was passive. “I was received up” (Acts 1:2). “I was taken up” (Acts 1:9). “Heaven received Me” (Acts 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9, Acts 3:21, Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Came From Heaven Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Nothing catches God by surprise.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Isaiah 7:15, Luke 2:40

Denomination: Baptist

A Door Opened In Heaven (Revelation 4:1)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 21, 2024

John's testimony of what he witnessed in heaven shows the glory, majesty, and power of Almighty God over the affairs of His creation and His Sovereignty over the course of human history.

In Chapter 4 of Revelation, we come to the third and final great section of the Book as outlined by the Spirit of God in Chapter 1:19 -"Write the things which you have seen (Section 1), and the things which are (Section 2), and the things which will take place after this" (Section 3). ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist