Sermons on Heaven Rejoices:

This World Is Not My Home Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Holiness

A Life Of Anticipation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 16, 2003

A message to encourage us to live in anticipation of heaven and of God fulfilling His promises on earth.

A Life of Anticipation Living in the hope God Offers Various Scriptures November 16, 2003 Introduction Today we finish our look at what it takes to have a life lived in the peace of God. We’ve focused on three strategies for living in the peace of God. First, we said we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Are We Going?

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Nov 19, 2003

Life’s journey.

Mark 13:1-8 Where Are We Going? Where are we going? When will we get there? How far do we have yet to go? Are we almost there? Do we have far to go yet? This series of questions might sound all too familiar to you. It’s what I sounded like when I was a little girl in my parent’s car on the way to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: *other

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Christians Say Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 29, 2003

Truth regarding heaven must be told because people want the truth about what is real

John 13:36-14:29 (NLT) 36 Simon Peter said, “Lord, where are you going?” And Jesus replied, “You can’t go with me now, but you will follow me later.” 37 “But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I am ready to die for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Die for me? No, before the rooster crows tomorrow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sure Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Comfort the beleivers in the 9/11 aftermath

NIV Revelation 20:4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2004

A short sermon for a traditional service to reach older folks.

¡§I am the way, and the truth and the life¡¨ Lunchtime experimental service 4 March 2003 1-1.30pm John 14:1-6 STAGES Life brings its seasons! - all sorted & settled- and then things change o look back and think „X ¡¥this is so different!¡¦ „X how did I get here? - Chatting with my Mum (80) ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life From God's Perspective

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2004

Our world is doomed for destruction, but God has other plans. Glory awaits God’s children. Lessons we need to remember.

Life From God’s Perspective Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: We consider Solomon the wisest man to live before Jesus. He wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, a book of meditations on the meaning of life. He had, to the best of his ability, researched the meaning of life from every angle. Then, he sat down to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Heavenly Home

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A brief message on Heaven

OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Many Mansions..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 7, 2004

Everyone is courious about the future. What it holds even where will one be when eternity comes knocking at their door. We all have one of two choices. Hopefully yours is Heaven. Let’s see why!

Introduction We all are a little bit curious about what the future holds. Even if we have a slight hint we still have an inquisitiveness about it. One Hardware store had a sign in their window that read, "We have been in business for over 75 years. In that time we have been pleasing & displeasing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A New Body Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2004

We spend many hours and much effort to make our present bodies better. While there’s nothing wrong with it, we should also be preparing to get our new bodies - ones that won’t decay or atrophy.

For more Bible studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com It’s too bad our bodies break down. I remember when I was much younger I could go and go and go and never get tired. Then when I became a parent, my kids could go all day and night and never stop and I was just dragging by the end of the day. I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Only Good Options

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Knowing Jesus ultimately means having only good options

Phil 1 21-30 To me, and I could be really mistaken, high school is a time to make sure our choices with what we want to do with our lives can happen. We don’t want our options to be narrowed down, but rather, we want to do well enough that we can choose which college to go to, or which armed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When All Is Said And Done

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 1, 2004

What shall be the final result "when all is said and done ?"

When All Is Said And Done Rev 21:1-8 (this message was inspired by a similar message by Lavon Boatner) I was up late the other night, and happened to flip on the t.v. about midnight. I got to watching this movie. To be honest with you it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004

When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist