Sermons on Heavens Joy:

The New Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 2, 2023

Study #12: This study looks at descriptions of the New Jerusalem, including its size, dimensions and inhabitants; discusses the Tree of Life and River of Life; and views the urgent invitation extended to come and join Jesus for all eternity.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will be looking at Revelation 21 and 22, and work toward finishing our Revelation and Endtimes Overview study. This evening’s session will present “a glimpse into eternity.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy To Make Heaven

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 29, 2023

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy "(Revelation 3: 4)

WORTHY TO MAKE HEAVEN. " The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass , and he sent and signified by his angel unto his servant John " ( Revelation 1:1) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, Revelation 14:5, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:21, Revelation 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcome To The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 26, 2023

Who is Jesus referring to in the Beatitudes - or the Welcome? How does this change how we do Church?

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-5:11 Theme: This Is Who We Are Title: Welcome to the Kingdom of Heaven INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Have you ever thought what you would have written down for others to read had: +You been a follower of Jesus for the 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11, Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023

Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Set In Motion Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

In the story of Esther and Mordecai, the events seem to perfectly fit together at just the right times for things to happen. Coincidence? Not likely. Though God is not mentioned by name in Esther, God was working in their lives and continues to work in ours today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 3) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven & Hell Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:14-17, 2 Chronicles 28:3

Denomination: Methodist

Signs And Signposts To Heaven?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 14, 2023

Many Christian leaders need to place special emphasis on JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR and point HIS flock to HIM.

Signposts to heaven? John 14:6 We all know the importance of signage. Some signs do not have words just an image that makes the person seeing the sign take precautions or behave in a certain preferred way. On major highways , you find many signs indicating important turns that should be taken in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023

"[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Art In The Heavens Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 28, 2023

As we unpack these 5 words from the Lord's Prayer we will see the great truths that: God is great, God is near, and that there is always more going on than our mere eyes can see.

Who Art In The Heavens Matthew 6:9 Dismiss Grove KIDZ MGCC 2000 years ago… While doing life with Jesus, His guys saw Jesus do something that really blew them away! NOW – at first glance it is not what we would think it would be… UNDERSTAND – it was not the walking on water, the opening of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Are Windows To Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Babies and toddlers are windows to Heaven, our Home. I often ask them to tell me of their memories of Heaven because they still remember Home and are windows for us to glimpse into our unfathomable, infinite, glorious Home we have forgotten about.

One thing you may not have heard me say is that I have enjoyed a love affair with children, especially newborns, infants, and toddlers. This love affair started in 1991 when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Let me share with you how this love affair began. In 1990, I was in my second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 1:21-23, Isaiah 25:8-12, Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Speaking In The Tongue Of Heaven

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

When the Holy Spirit empowers a person to speak in his or her language—which we will hear in our mother tongue—the language they speak in is not their language but the tongue of Heaven.

What an incredible and ecstatic experience for the twelve Apostles, the Mother of Jesus, Jesus’ brothers, and other women to experience the gifting of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. As Luke reports, it had been a dramatic event. While they were together, the event started with a sudden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-21, John 20:19-23, Mark 16:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When The Heavens Are Opened

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Open heavens signify divine access, favour, and intervention. When the heavens are opened, the supernatural becomes evident in the natural, and God’s blessings, presence, and voice are revealed. It is a season of transformation, where limitations are removed, and breakthroughs are experienced.

Title: WHEN THE HEAVENS ARE OPENED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:16-17 “When He had been baptised, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Isaiah 64:1-3, Genesis 28:12-17, Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Throne Set In Heaven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2024

"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created" Revelation 4:11.

A THRONE SET IN HEAVEN. Revelation 4:1-11. REVELATION 4:1. (a). In effect, what John says is, “After these things I looked and beheld an open door in heaven, and the voice which I heard first as of a trumpet speaking with me.” “I looked” or ‘I saw’ – signifying, ‘I saw in the Spirit’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Citizenship In Heaven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

If we have been made conformable to Jesus' death, then we will be made conformable also to His resurrection (PHILIPPIANS 3:21).

OUR CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN. Philippians 3:17-21. The Apostle Paul had been telling of the forward motion in his own Christian life (cf. Philippians 3:13-14), and encouraged his readers to be like-minded with him (cf. Philippians 3:15-16). The writer even went so far as to set himself up as an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 16, 2025

This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him.

Title: The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Intro: This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Reflection Dear Friends, My dear friends, let me tell you about a moment that changed everything for me. It happened on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Other