Sermons on Heavens Shaken:

What You Know Will Comfort You Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2007

..., Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a loss visibly seen and deeply felt, and, that the believer in Christ has a different ending to tragedy such as this. Little did he know that I would be preachi

WHAT YOU KNOW WILL COMFORT YOU 1 Thess 4:13-18 This past Wednesday morning between 3:30am and 4:30am our brother Elbridge Hollimon was killed in a traffic accident and placed in the hands of God Almighty. Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Home Built To Last

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about Christ’s work to build heaven for us. But, a parallel to building a Christian life that makes a difference for eternity.

I. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUILDERS: A. MOSES WAS A GREAT CARPENTER FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD. (2) His time expired. He finished his work and left. He did a great job, but his ministry did not continue. Some of you who have had homes built know that. The builder may build the spec house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

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

When We Get There

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008

An All Saints/Souls Communion sermon that encourages living in anticipation of getting to our eternal destination.

When We Get There Matthew 5:1-12 & Revelation 7:9-17 There are times when I look back at my childhood and think, My parents must have been crazy! It was nothing for us to be enjoying a quiet Saturday morning and mom and dad would decide we needed to go do something. So, we’d pack a picnic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Saw A Throne Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

In Worship John had a revelation.We also need to receive this revelation to have an extra ordinary relation with God

Then I Saw Revelation 5:1-5 (AMP) 1 AND I saw lying on the open hand of Him Who was seated on the throne a scroll (book) written within and on the back, closed and sealed with seven seals; 2 And I saw a strong angel announcing in a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the scroll? And [who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens To Us After Die?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

“What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

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

When Lions Eat Straw

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2010

When Lions Eat Straw 1) We shall see a new heaven and a new earth 2) We shall never cry again 3) We shall live in everlasting harmony

The American author John Steinbeck was once told by his English professor that he would become a published author “when pigs fly.” As far as that professor was concerned, Steinbeck’s chances of writing a decent book were as good as the chances of a pig somehow sprouting wings and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Lesson 6: Jesus- The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Dealing with the claim that there are many ways to heaven.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Current non-Christian belief. Candidate Barack Obama on August 17, 2008 at Saddleback Church, California was asked by Rick Warren. “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” He responded, “I believe that there are many paths to the same place . . . all people of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:61

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 24, 2011

Paradise was lost in Genesis, but it is regained in Revelation.

You can find all of Jonathan's sermons on his blog: blog.fhfbc.org, or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting him at jonrmcleod@gmail.com. PARADISE LOST The Bible ends at the beginning (compare Rev. 22:1-15 and Gen. 2-3). What does the beginning of the Bible tell us about the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Prepared For You

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 5, 2011

Heaven is a "prepared place for prepared people, Hell is a prepared place for unprepared people."

A Place Prepared For You Heaven is a prepared place for prepared people. John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Resurrection Part 2 - Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 4, 2011

Do you ever hear those commercials for beds where they are giving big discounts on last year's model when the only difference is the fabric? As we study the second half of 1st Corinthians 15, we will look at our new model of resurrected body. But it's far

My granddaughter got a cool 4 wheeled toy vehicle for her 1st birthday that she can ride and it’s battery powered. But what is that compared to a big 4 wheel Pickup truck? That’s sort of like comparing this body with the resurrection body. The body we have in this age is like one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel