Sermons on Marriage Made In Heaven:

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Help For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021

Some men are ashamed that their wife is ahead of them spiritually. So they just hang back and think of the spiritual life as “woman’s work” and so protect their egos. Men are too proud to admit that spiritually they must play catch-up to their wives.

In the Bible, there are three human institutions that stand apart from all others — the family, the church, and the government. There’s nothing in the Bible about how a hospital or a school should be run, even though they are crucial to a flourishing society. There’s nothing there about business ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Polluting The God Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2025

Our service to the Lord must be guided by His Spirit and offered to glorify Him.

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

When The Heavens Are As Brass Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014

A sermon series revealing the secret to experiencing great intimacy with God, even when the clouds of darkness are looming overhead and God seems a million miles away.

When The Heavens Are As Brass Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Ascended Into Heaven

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Christ's ascension and glorification means for us today.

Introductory Considerations 1. This Thursday is ascension today - a day on which we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven. Used to be a special service - still for some. Last year someone mentioned that I had not even mentioned or preached on ascension since I had been here. Made promise that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels.

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels. Jesus’ ministry prior to John’s imprisonment was intended to make way for this session. It is probably a summary of what Jesus had taught and preached in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven Or Earth Bound?

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Living a consistent Christian Life

Title: Heaven or Earth Bound? Text: NAS Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven's Door Is Narrow

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

“OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

There Will Be No Hot Shots In Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 17, 2011

You must humbly worship God!

In the modern Church we seem to have an abundance of celebrity preachers or pastors. They have large churches, TV shows, books galore. Even secular TV hosts will have them on their show. We have come a long way from men like Paul who called himself the Chief of Sinners and the least of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Toward Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 18, 2010

We are in the middle of a spiritual war that many Christians are unaware of. We need to learn to look toward heaven as Jesus did in Matthew 14.

Looking toward Heaven Illustration: Current Event Headline: Judge declares NDOP Unconstitutional. US District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and state. Comments- have nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-23

Denomination: Charismatic

"Splitting Heaven Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Heaven On Earth Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

Heaven-on-earth encounters are God's way of bringing divine change to human circumstances.

HEAVEN ON EARTH ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:12-17 Supporting Texts: John 1:51; Revelation 21:3; Isaiah 64:1; Exodus 33:14-15; Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, we see moments when the divine invades the natural—when the God of heaven comes down to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Farm Insurance

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus offers full coverage for eternity—paid in His blood, active by faith, canceled only by neglect. Heaven Farm is here.

If you turn on the radio long enough, you’ll hear it: a cheerful jingle promising that when disaster strikes, your insurance company will be there for you. The slogan’s so familiar it’s almost comforting. But let’s be honest—companies go out of business. Policies lapse. Premiums rise. “Coverage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 22:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body And The Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2003

1. We were made for immortality. 2. What God is going to do cannot be duplicated. 3. God’s gift of immortality changes our life perspective.

A few year back, the newspapers carried the story a few years ago about a man who had been in a coma for several years, but suddenly and unexpectedly awoke. What happened was that the medical staff decided to work on his teeth while he was in the coma, and in preparation for the dental work gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Methodist