Sermons on Open Heavens:

Baptism-God’s Call To Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 31, 2015

We must listen for our calling. We must be faithful and prepare ourselves to see the heavens open and hear God’s voice saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.

Little Johnny and his brother decided to go ice fishing one Sunday after church. Little Johnny started drilling a hole in the ice when a voice from above said, “Young man, there’s no fish down there.” Little Johnny asked his brother, “Who is that?” His little brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

'god's Requirements For Our Lives!'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2019

If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and some requirements to open the doors and windows of heaven to us. In this outline we point some that will put you on the path of blessings.

'GOD'S REQUIREMENT FOR OUR LIVES!' Micah 6:8 (KJV) He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 6:36

If I Am Dreaming Let Me Dream On

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2010

Heaven is not just a dream we must understand this to go there.

IF I AM DREAMING LET ME DREAM ON 1ST Cor. 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. People talk about Heaven in many different ways, there should be more talk about the place where the redeemed are going to spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

Today, we come to an interesting but important message that centres on the last days/hours of people before their death.

Many years ago, there was a man who loved God, followed His Precepts, went everywhere with others preaching and serving God. Years passed and he began to feel tired inside, he felt he was doing too much for God and too little for himself. He started talking to friends about his planned change of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

"The Longing Of The Human Heart”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2023

What do you fear? Life is important we want to keep our heart ticking strong and vibrant. Then what? Jesus has a promise. We know the words by heart. Quotes from "Mercy Me". (a story) the first heart transplant in 1967? Thomas wanted to know the way.

In Jesus Holy Name May 7, 2023 Text: John 14:1-14 Easter V Redeemer “The Longing of the Human Heart” What do you fear? What makes you afraid? An ambulance isn’t the only ride that demands valor. You ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 5:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Shaken

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 20, 2023

The Kingdom we are given is unshakable, a Kingdom that will never be destroyed.

Unshaken “Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.” (Hebrews 12:27) This statement is such a majestic utterance, surely no man alone would have presumed to utter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:27, Haggai 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

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

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 13, 2013

There will come a day when I will breathe my last and die. So will you. So, do you go immediately to heaven when you die? Will we recognize each other in heaven?

Joke: A very wealthy man decided to prove the quote, "You can't take it with you", wrong. Before he died he requested that his gold be buried with him. Sure enough after his death he found himself in heaven along with his gold. He was so excited that he had actually taken it with him. He went up to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"One Way To Paradise"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 1, 2011

There is a place we call heaven and you were created for it. This sermon tells you how to get there.

“One Way to Paradise!” March 27, 2011 There is a place called Paradise. I not talking about that town about 8 miles from Chico, California, where my friend Lloyd Tremain pastors the Church of the Nazarene. I have never been there, but a lot of people I trust have – so I have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016

Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Still In The Fishing Business!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus uses four analogies to explain some facets of the kingdom of heaven

Kirby 27-07-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: A young Colombian girl who received a new testament in her school. She read the New Testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy.. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

30 Days To Live

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

What does the Bible say about Hell?

DeathClock.com tells me I have until June 7, 2048. Type in deathcounter on google and watch it go…it has real time deaths ticking away…(start snapping fingers) The unnerving reality of watching this counter go is that at some unknown point, your life …my life…will ultimately collide with it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009

Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20

Denomination: Catholic

We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Narrow Door

Contributed by David Nichols on May 28, 2009

Jesus calls us to walk the narrow way; that’s positively countercultural.

THE NARROW DOOR Luke 13:22-30 David E. Nichols Nobody likes to be thought of as narrow. It’s a great insult when spoken about educated people. We are here because we have been educated out of our narrowness or we hope to be educated out of our narrowness. One of the worst things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist