Sermons on Heavens Promise:

Heaven's Wager

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004

The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Worship In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 27, 2003

Worship is our call in good times and bad

Revelation 4:1-11 November 23, 2003 Worship In Heaven Jesus has just dictated 7 letters to 7 churches that were in deep distress. Some were being persecuted to the point of death, some were being attacked by false teaching and evil actions, others needed to wake up from their boredom ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 30, 2003

A basic gospel message based on Romans 6:23

The Gift of Heaven Romans 6:23 August 31, 2003 Introduction This morning, I am very cognizant of the fact that this is probably our last time together for quite a while, and let me tell you I have been blessed to no end by you. I also realize that I am at a church that believes in the Bible, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Reality Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 12, 2005

This sermon is the second sermon in the series titled Heaven or Hell. This sermon deals with the resurrection of the Just.

“The Reality of Heaven” There are 582 references to Heaven in the Bible in 550 different verses. Acts 24:15 (KJV) And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Matthew 25:34 (KJV) Then shall the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007

What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 14, 2007

Christ is our stairway to Heaven, the NT fulfillment to Jacob’s ladder.

The Stairway to God Gen. 28:12 Scrip. Reading: Gen 28:10-22 INTRO.: Summarize the story of Jacob’s life. He was a schemer and a climber. Traits he evidently learned from his mother. Her scheming get him in trouble and he is now fleeing for his life from his brother. The stairway symbolizes his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2007

Jacob saw a stairway (ladder) to heaven. What was that dream all about? What, or who is the ladder leading to heaven? This sermon is based on a lesson by Patrick Mead of Rochester Hills, MI.

NOTE: This lesson is based upon a sermon I heard Patrick Mead preach. Patrick preaches in Rochester Hills, MI. Stairway To Heaven (Gen. 28:12-22) Introduction: A. Have you ever seen the Indiana Jones movies? I just watched the “making of” each of those movies and decided I wanted to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

[Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven To Men!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 21, 2006

Wake-up men!

Heaven to Men! Heaven to Men! Heaven to men The most endangered species in our country today is not the kangaroo rat, but the on-fire, passionately alive for Christ, Holy Spirit empowered Christian male. There have been some reported sightings of groups of some such men in various places ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Denomination: Catholic

Souls In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of th

REVELATION 6:9-11 THE SOUL AFTER DEATH "I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of them. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 26, 2007

Message based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:19.

The Keys to Heaven Matthew 16:13-20 February 25, 2007 How many of you have ever been locked out of your car? It’s okay – you can admit it. Frustrating, isn’t it? Okay, maddening. Maybe you can relate Returning home one afternoon with my two daughters, Kimberley, age two, and Kristi, six ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dwarfs In Heaven

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on Christian growth.

DWARFS IN HEAVEN Ephesians 4:13 INTRO: We all were born into this world. There is no other way of getting into it. It was the beginning of all to which we have attained. We began as little, strengthless babies. The Christian is born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heaven

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 2, 2008

A message about baptism and submission to the Lordship of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2008 Open Heaven I want to begin by praying for the family and friends of Tim Mclean. My spirit is deeply grieved by the endless horrific examples of depravity that have resulted from the fall of man. 2 Peter 3:11 You ought to live holy and godly lives as you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 14, 2007

What is heaven going to be like in eternity? Three things that will be just perfect...

Tonight, I want to build off of our conversation from last week as we talked about eternity. The main point last week was that eternity is not only a future matter but that it also a present matter. Not only are we physical creations of God but we are also spiritual creations as well. Likewise, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God