Sermons on Heavenly Provision:

Heavenly Reminders To God's Remnant Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The final message in the verse by series through Malachi.

Heavenly Reminders to God’s Remnant Malachi 4:3 I. The Reminder of Our Eternal Focus “But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise…” A. He will be our focus because of our acceptance of Him 1. Our acceptance due to God’s grace 2. Our acceptance due to belief by faith B. He will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon addresses how we as earthly fathers should strive to be like God, our heavenly Father.

THE EXAMPLE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER Text: Matthew 5:48 Dispelling the dangerous myth that all are children of God, Louis Everly wrote: “It is only when we are subject to a common father that we are brothers. To become brothers we have only to become sons again”. (Wayne A. Detzler. New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: United Methodist

The Truth About Heavenly Treasures Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

Jesus wants us to say, "I will invest in things that last forever."

July 8, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 2 INTRODUCTION (Show Video clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Elsa, Indy’s girlfriend, chooses to reach for the grail in a chasm and falls to her death. Indy also reaches for it, but his father persuades him to let it go.) It is a poor bargain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Parent, Earthly Child

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

There are many parallels between our relationship with our children and God’s relationship with His. We may gain much profit and insight by comparing these two relationships.

And you fathers, do not provoke your children to anger: rather, bring them up in the training and exhortation of the Lord.(Ephesians 6:4) For this is the love of God -- that we keep His commandments, and His commandments are not burdensome.(1 John 5:3) There are many parallels between ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

Introductory sermon to a series on the Purpose-Driven Life: the world says life’s purpose is having things or impressing people. But we are empowered when we use our lives for the purposes for which they are intended.

The choir began to sing, “This earth is not my home”, and I began to be uncomfortable. The more they chanted, the more I squirmed. “This earth is not my home, I am a stranger here, but I am bound for heaven, whence I shall never roam.” Well, yes and no. It is true that this earth is not our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wrestling Match With Heavenly Dad! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

Who do you think said these words? God to Jacob! This scripture arrested me! I kept meditating until I got choked with emotions!

Wrestling match with Heavenly Dad! Let Me go………. Genesis 32:26"………..Let Me go, for the day breaks…………." Who do you think said these words? God to Jacob! This scripture arrested me! I kept meditating until I got choked with emotions! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 24, 2012

These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

(This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

A Heavenly Perspective On This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2012

As John enters the throne room of heaven we are confronted with the truth that the unfolding of history in this broken world is backed by one solid truth - God is in control.

Message Revelation 4:1-5:14 The Heavenly Perspective on This Broken World. I want you to think about the best invitation you ever received. Maybe it was to a very special wedding. Perhaps you were taken on a very special holiday. Maybe it was to go to a special restaurant. Perhaps you were given a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Worship (Worship 4) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

If we are uncomfortable here on earth singing praises to God we have better get over it because it is something that we will be doing for all eternity if you plan on going to heaven.

Rev 4:6-11; 5:6-14 It is good to come here and worship the Lord as a family AMEN. A man was awakened by his wife one Sunday morning and she told him he needed to get up and get ready for church. I’m not going he said. Well we are all ready she said and if you can give me 2 good reasons why you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Versus Earthly Treasures

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jan 14, 2009

REGARDING THE RECENT TURBULENCE IN THE U.S. AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AS A DIVINE WAKE UP CALL, THIS SERMON REMINDS AND ADMONISHES READERS TO ACCEPT THE COUNSEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY INVESTING IN HEAVENLY TREASURES THAT WILL YIELD ETERNAL DIVIDENDS INSTEA

“19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Heavenly Harbor Master

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 13, 2016

Jesus wants to be The Harbor Master in our lives. He knows how to safely guide us into port. He knows the low spots, and only he knows how to get us there, safely. To do so, we must "give up our seat" as captain of our vessel. He must sit in the chair.

Jesus desires to rule in our lives, not to just sit and watch us live our lives, but to be actively involved in our moment- by-moment decision making. To be our Leader and Guide,.. to empower us, to guide us through troubled waters. On TV recently, I saw a documentary about a "Harbor Master" ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heavenly Worship Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

message 13 from revelation discussing worship as described in chapter 4.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heavenly Worship” Review God told Jesus (1:1) what to reveal to His bondservant concerning end time events. He communicated it by His angel to John who in turn passed it on in writing to the seven churches of Asia and ultimately to us today. Jesus provided a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heavenly Worship Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

Message 14 from revelation describing worship from chapter 5.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heavenly Worship” Heaven Worships the Redeemer NOTE: these notes contain additional information for extended study not discussed in the sermon due to lack of time. There are four things out of place in the universe today. The church – which should be at the side ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Most Heavenly Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 4, 2017

1. God wants us to be united (vs. 32). 2. God wants us to be unselfish (vs. 32b & 34-35). 3. God wants us to be unleashed (vs. 33). 4. God wants us to be uplifting (vs. 36-37).

The Most Heavenly Place on Earth Acts 4:32-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 4, 2013 *We used to go to Heavenly Ham a good bit. And the ham was very good, but I wouldn't say it was heavenly. On Friday I plugged the word "heavenly" into Google and got over 51 million hits. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist