Sermons on our heavenly home:

Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. We as Christians are looking forward to something too. We eagerly await our arrival into our heavenly home. But what exactly

HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. At this time of year we looked forward to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. Although I’m sure by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Creation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Exploring the biblical description of the New Creation, our eternal home, and understanding how our lives now can impact our future in the New Creation.

Have you ever thought about what the future holds? I'm not talking about next week's math test or the upcoming school dance. I'm talking about the BIG future. The one that's way beyond high school, college, or even your first job. Today, we're going to dive into what the Bible says about our ...read more

Topics: Eternal Life, Heavenly Home, Spiritual Rebirth, Divine Creation

Heavenly Hope And Help

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Though life may often be filled with problems and trials,the Christian should take courage in the following three biblical truths: I. God Is Our Salvation, II. God Is Our Strength, and III. God Is Our Safety.

HEAVENLY HOPE AND HELP Text: Ps.62: 7, 8 Intro: There is no denying the fact that our world has become an increasingly distressing place to live. The troubles of this old world seem to be without end. With every new day the news media greets us with myriads of tragedies that took place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Future Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

Talking about our ultimate eternal existence, the new heaven and the new earth (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 373- 380)

HoHum: This is from Daniel Overdorf but I am have been in many of these kinds of conversations and situations: One Friday afternoon I struggled to prepare for the weekend. The week’s hectic pace, filled with activities, left me scrambling on Friday to finish my sermon. While I hunched over ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009

WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavenly Longing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007

This is a funeral message for a church member who passed away

A Heavenly Longing 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Funeral Service for Minnie Guillerman Opening The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Heavenly Habitation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul was not putting his body down by calling it a tent. He was just emphasizing that by comparison his earthy body was no big deal in light of the body God had made for him in heaven.

Carl Sagen is one of the leading minds in our world in the realm of astronomy. He has played a major role in the space expeditions to the planets. He is responsible for a record which was on board the Voyager's one and two. It is now wondering between the stars, and it will tell any aliens ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Aug 28, 2003

Material things will not last forever, but heaven will be throughout eternity.

Sunday Morning, August 24th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome....thanks for your prayers while we were away at The West Middle-sex Camp Meeting......we had a wonderful camp meeting.....elaborate.. Thanks to Bro. Casimere......During the camp meeting, I experienced what it means to take the time and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2025

Why would the angels prompt the followers of Jesus to stop watching the sky for Jesus? Was it wrong for them to want Jesus to return? Or is there something else we need to see here?

Years ago, a famous Supreme Court Justice named Oliver Wendall Holmes said: “Some people are so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good.” Now, I’m not exactly sure why he said that, but it has been true in the past. ILLUS: In 1823, there was a Baptist minister by the name of William ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Of Our Home (Mothers Day Sermon)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on May 11, 2018

In the Philippines our mother is called to be the Light of the Home. Let's find out on this Mother's Day celebration why they being called like that. Let's see in the light of God's word how important the role of a mother inside our home.

Today is a special day for we are celebrating the day made for mothers. And I am privilege to speak to all of us about my mother which I believe every one can relate. What can we say about our mothers? We have lots of things we can say about them base on our own experience with them. Also, this is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exchanging Our Earthly Body For A Heavenly Body

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Title: “Exchanging our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Lutheran

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Childhood Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Embassy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011

The Bible says that we're already in the "heavenlies." How can that be? I like living in Indiana, but it's never been my idea of real heaven. I pictured something with a few more clouds and harps. But it's true that I'm now in the heavenlies. Find out why

OPEN: I recently heard the story about a young married couple. The Groom wanted to do something special for his new Bride so he planned something special for her. The plan was – after their reception – he would drive them two hours to a special destination where they would spend a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heavenly Battle

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land March 13, 2005 Daniel 10 The Heavenly Battle The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth. The angelic being that Daniel sees has been detained ...read more

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