Sermons on Heaven Our Hope:

A Message From Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2010

A Message from beyond the Grave 1) Halleluiah! 2) Hang in there!

How do you keep in touch with your friends? Do you prefer the convenience of emailing, or the immediacy of texting? Perhaps you’re among the millions who rely on a social networking site like Facebook. Did you know that you can now stay connected even after you die? Really! Companies like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

America's Idols: Fame Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

As people are driven by fame, God wants us to be famous with Him.

Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, America’s Idols. During the last few weeks we have been looking at America’s Idols. Two weeks ago we discovered the truth about the idol of money. Last week we learned about the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Methodist

What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A sermon to debunk the boring ideas people have about Heaven and to instill in them a biblically based anticipation about what Heaven is going to really be like.

I Thes 4:13-18 Intro: “Groundhog Day.” It’s the story of a weather man who goes to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the groundhog festivities on Feb. 2. But, when he wakes up on what should be Feb. 3, he finds himself starting the same day over again – Feb. 2. In fact, no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Bound Pt 3 Paradise Is Not Lost Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Life, Joy, Sad, Bodies, Memory in Heaven you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

John Milton wrote the poem “Paradise Lost” it tells the story of Adam and his fall in the Garden of Eden. I have not personally read the poem (it is 12 books long) however, many criticise it for sympathising with Satan. My problem is in the title, because Paradise is not Lost. Paradise is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Ready For Eternity

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 15, 2008

Everyone must stand before the judgment seat of Christ, and because of the reality of this coming Day, we would be wise to meditate on the Scriptural truths concerning Heaven and Hell, and get ready for eternity.

GETTING READY FOR ETERNITY ILLUSTRATION: Father Murphy goes into a local bar in Dublin and approaches the first man he sees. "Do you want to go to Heaven?" he asks and the man says, "Indeed I do, Father." "Then for goodness sake," commands the priest, "leave this pub right now." He then goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Endurance On Our Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2019

Our journey with God will not always be as easy as simple as we would like it to be. We must endure the journey in God's strength.

20190929ASHAMH&W Endurance on our journey As we continue in our series, Dare to be Different, our focus this month has been "different footpath". We have considered the journey we are on with God and the fact that God is always with us as we journey through life. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 15:13, Lamentations 3:25-26, Isaiah 54:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Everything Is New”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

We are destined to go to a place where everything is new, not just recycled.

“EVERYTHING IS NEW” Revelation 21:1-27 April 13, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper INTRODUCTION: When we came to Christ we were promised that all things are new speaking of our destiny. Our destiny will be complete when we see the New Heaven and the New Earth, and we have new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

'the Best Is Yet To Come"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "A Description Of Heaven"

I. The Mystery Of Heaven (v. 9a-9c) A. It Goes Beyond The Human Eyes (v. 9a) B. It Goes Beyond The Hearing Ears (v. 9b) C. It Goes Beyond The Heart’s Emotions (v. 9c) II. The Majesty Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Epic - Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldgredge book

I. Introduction A. Why do you think we long for the great stories? a. Why do we love to hear, see, or read the great stories? b. Ecclesiastes tells us why. c. Because God has planted eternity in our hearts. d. We long for what we have lost, but I’ll get to that later. B. Life is an epic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Will Versus Our Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2021

Do we have ANY choice or is every aspect of our lives already been predetermined by God? Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and purposes are?

Today I want to talk about God’s Will vs. Our Will. We are taught from the Bible that God gives us a free will. It is ours to choose. Sometimes what we choose is good and in the will of God, and other times what we choose is dead wrong. Maybe this message will answer a few of your questions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” –Harry Ironside A. What Is The Basis To Determine What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on Earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Bound Pt 4 Longing For Eden Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

No more Curse you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

“If Only things were better” No one wishes they could be poor and miserable. Within every person there is a desire for something better, and so many people live in the “If only Zone” of life. “If only I had more money, If only I lived on that street, If only I had a job, If only I didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The beauty of the eternal home is beyond our comprehension and beyond description.

OUR ETERNAL HOME 2 PETER 3:13 A. "NEVERTHELESS WE, ACCORDING TO HIS PROMISE, LOOK FOR NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH, WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS." 1. The promise of a new heaven and a new earth is indicative: a. That this earth was created to be the eternal home of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist