Sermons on Hymn Of Heaven:

"Surpassing Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2017

In eternity future, we will enjoy God's surpassing grace forever.

In this series, we have considered the journey of the child of God. We first spoke of God's Seeking Grace, of how God works in our lives before we are saved to draw us to Himself through faith in Christ. We looked at how God provided for forgiveness and salvation from the penalty for sin by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wears His Crown

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 27, 2014

A drama for children: Jesus Wears His Crown.

Jesus Wears His Crown Text: Matthew 27: 27-31 Introduction: The drama is especially suitable for the season of Easter. Theme: Salvation through Jesus Aim: 1. To teach that Jesus is our saviour 2. To teach that the Saviour wears a crown of thorns. Materials: 1 Various hats (three or four) i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

When Evil Touches Us , Is It From God ?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God?

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God? This is an age old question. Before we became true believers in Christ many of us assumed that when bad things happened to us God was the cause. As young born again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell And Destruction

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 31, 2014

The Bible speaks of two distant places one (heaven) is talked of by men often, but the other (hell) is rarely mentioned and the reality of it goes ignored by man.

Hell and Destruction Proverbs 15:8-11 Mention: Isaiah 5:14 Hell hath enlarged herself and opened her mouth without measure Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord The Bible speaks of two distant places the one heaven is imaginable by all of mankind, but few even entertain that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2016

Jesus heals a paralytic and eats with tax collectors.

Mark 2:1-22 “Inside and Outside” INTRODUCTION Often times our images of heaven are peaceful and serene. The books, Heaven is for Real and Ninety Minutes in Heaven, certainly underscore this thought. Heaven is a place to be reunited with family and friends. There is no struggle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

My Anticipated State

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 14, 2015

The power of anticipation is often neglected among the people of God. But we should live in anticipation of God's promises everyday of our lives.

Introduction: Before we began to talk about heaven; let’s consider our anticipated state. What will we be like? How will we look? How old will we be? Will we know each other? I. We will have a Resurrected or Translated ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

“a Dress Rehearsal For Our Destiny” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014

When Jesus returns, what a day of celebration it will be!

The Bible says there are no marriages in Heaven. I’ll recognize Donna as having been my wife on Earth, but we won’t be married in Heaven. “At the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.” - Matthew 22:30 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012

There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

“We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Forever

Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012

We are created to live forever but we live in a world that is constrained and confined. This series seeks to help us to look beyond this world to eternity and its current implications for our lives today.

Introduction: We are created to live forever but we live in a world that is constrained and confined. This series seeks to help us to look beyond this world to eternity and its current implications for our lives today. We each have things in us, “tells”, that tell us that we are made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: *other

Better To Be Sure Than Sorry

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

Many people have the misconception that there are several ways to get to heaven but Jesus tells us there is only one.

“Better To Be Sure Than Sorry” Who in this room wants to go to heaven? Heaven is our hope and our goal for the Christian life and obviously everyone wants to go to heaven and I realize with this message I am going to be preaching to the choir. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must All Appear Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

You would think that the most certain appearance of our lives would be the one we would prepare for the most but the truth is that many are not prepared.

Life is filled with certain events that we want to make sure we don’t miss: jury duty, court appearance for a speeding ticket, April 15th. There will be tremendous consequences if we choose to ignore important appearances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-14

O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2015

According to our text in Psalm 8, God’s majesty is witnessed or seen in various ways. 1- God’s majesty is seen in the heavens 2- God’s majesty is heard from the children 3- God’s majesty is witnessed by the enemy

INTRO.- ILL.- Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let's play darts. I'll throw and you say "Wonderful!'" Human praise. Do we ever overdo it? I think they overdo it in Hollywood! But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Eternity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2015

If we are seeking eternity, we need to focus on Living For Eternity now!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? Not really, unless they over take your life. • Is our goal to get to heaven when our life ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh! Hell No!

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Jun 3, 2012

Do Miss This One!

Mark 9:43-50 How many times have we heard some one say "Oh hell no"? Their response is one that will make any born again Christian cringe at the very sound of those words. Just the mention of Hell will bring us to the remberance of that place not one person wants to go to when they die. Hell is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Bodies For Old Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2012

Daniel 12:1-3 is God’s template for End Time events, including our bodily resurrection. One day, we will get new bodies for old.

New Bodies for Old (Daniel 12:2-3) 1. Many people have had “Near Death Experiences.” In our congregation, there are probably about 5 of you that have had such an experience. 2. I have read dozens of Near Death Experience accounts by people of all beliefs. 3. According to Wikipedia ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible