Sermons on Memories Of Heaven:

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

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 8, 2002

This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying With A Heaven-View

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Ticket To Heaven Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This is an evangelistic message on salvation.

Sunday Morning August 11, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#2] SLIDE 1 YOUR TICKET TO HEAVEN John 3:1-18 Introduction: 1. There has been much discussion in our country about how to make it to Heaven. Many teach that we must be good. Others teach that you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven - The Eternal Vacation

Contributed by E. Venn on Sep 14, 2004

Jesus will reunite the human family when He returns. Those families who have been ripped apart by death, disease, divorce or distance will be reunited.

Heaven - Our Eternal Vacation School is out. Summer is here. With the warm weather one can witness the slow migration of motor homes, boats, and RV’s on the road. This is a sign that we are about to enter the vacation zone. And with this season comes planning, and celebration time. I just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2004

How to explain to children what Our Father means

St Nick’s Primary School 14- 09-04 The Lord’s Prayer OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Mt 6:9-15 This term I would like to look at the words of the Lord’s Prayer with you. How does the prayer go? Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven In The Here And Now Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 30, 2004

#3 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This speaks of having eternal life now, not just later in heaven. What does it mean to live?

Romans 8:10-11 – Heaven in the Here and Now Let me tell you the life story of a certain man. All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he invested his inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the Hollywood scene and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2004

This sermon explores the ascension, session, and judgment of Jesus Christ.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe that Jesus ascended into heaven. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

We Are Citizens of Heaven: A fact that brings comfort; a fact that demands character.

After ten months of waiting it’s finally here – a notification inviting Sarah and me to take our Canadian citizenship test later this month. Why are we becoming Canadian citizens? Why did you become, or are happy to be a Canadian citizen? Isn’t it because this country offers peace, freedom, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 22, 2005

A sermon which talks about our Father in heaven and how we belong to Him as children.

Spiritual Gifts Series Father’s Day – Our Father in Heaven Who Loves Us Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Our Father in Heaven Who Loves Us PRAYER Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? Trent made a card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Bible Church

"Will There Be Tears In Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 25, 2005

No, there will not be any tears in Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. But there will be tears at the “Bema” seat of Christ: "Glad Tears," and "Sad Tears!"

Title: “Will there be tears in Heaven?” Key verse: (Psa 56:8 KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Introduction: No, there will not be any tears in the final state of Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005

A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

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