Sermons on Journey To Heaven:

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C- The Beatitudes: Area Code 212 Or 04?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025

Heaven is not just up, but in.

The 212-area code is Manhattan, and it’s a status symbol as one of the most recognizable area codes in the United States. It’s considered more authentic than the more recent 646, 332 or 917 area codes for Manhattan. With a 212 Manhattan phone number, you’re sure to turn some heads, stand out from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Millennia (The Peaceful Plant) Part 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

A new Heaven and new earth

Event 135 - The Throne of David will be re-established in Jerusalem. “David My servant shall be king over them, and they shall all have one shepherd; they shall also walk in My judgments and observe My statutes, and do them,” Ezekiel 37:24. Event 136 - The King of Kings will receive His kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:24, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Wednesday And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021

The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.

Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

A King To Be Worshipped

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 20, 2003

3 lessons we can learn from the journey of the magi.

Matthew 1:1-12 A King to be Worshipped Woodlawn Baptist Church December 21, 2003 Introduction One of the things I love about Christmas is that it is traditionally a time of celebration. For some reason, at Christmas time, people suddenly start thinking about family and friends and love and peace, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 12, 2021

Years ago Pastor Alan Carr preached “A Marriage made in Heaven” where he talked about the marriage of the Lord Jesus as the catalyst for Heaven’s anthems of praise. Those in Heaven lift their voices in four “Hallelujah’s” (4 Specific praises to God)!

We have arrived at an exciting portion of the Bible. After the dark, dreary chapters from 6 to 18 these verses gleam with the glory of Heaven. We are going to talk about the marriage super of the Lamb. You see, for the church, the end times shape up like this: In the Rapture, we will be Caught Up; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021

Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Peter 1:13-15, Psalm 116:15, Philippians 1:21, Luke 23:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations - The Resurrection, Cold Theology Or Hot Reality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Why do you believe in life after death. Your reason may tell a lot about your confidence in Jesus

OPENING: "Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked his younger employee. "Yes, sir." "Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "About an hour after you left yesterday to go to your grandfather’s funeral, he stopped in to see you." APPLICATION: Do you believe ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Meditation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

This is a standard funeral message from John 14

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Final Words

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 26, 2008

Truths gleaned from Jesus’ words to thief on the cross.

FINAL WORDS INTRO> Something happened a few years ago that had never happened before. For the first time ever, a game show became the #1-rated television show. Regis Philbin served as the original host of “Do You Want To Be A Millionaire?,” where a single contestant sits in chair while lights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Be Sure?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 8, 2009

❶ Because of the Blood of the Lamb - v.6-7, 22 ❷ Because of the Promise of God - v.13 ❸ Because of the Act of Faith - Slaying the lamb - Taking the blood - Applying the blood

- First Sunday in October is the “Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem” - Why because of various events of the Jewish people Dates for 2009 Rosh Hashanah - Sept 19 - Means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Yom Kippur - Sept 27 “Day Atonement,” - For sins between man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The End Zone Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Message series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

Get In The Game “The Believer’s End-zone” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Penalty Of Bypassing The Cross

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 18, 2008

It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion.

THE PENALTY OF PASSING BY THE CROSS Mark 15:22-38 / Luke 23:46-49 It has been a long night in Jerusalem. While multitudes slept, God the Father has allowed the plan of the ages (the redemption of man) to be put into motion. The time is a few minutes after noon the day of Christ’s crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Worth It All Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008

Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Visitors From Outer Space Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 6

Ezekiel 9: 1 – 6 ‘Visitors from outer space’ Part 1 1 Then He called out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, “Let those who have charge over the city draw near, each with a deadly weapon in his hand.” 2 And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

At Home With God

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010

When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist