Sermons on Paradise Taken To Heaven:

Good Reason

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

God is constantly at work.

Good Reason Matthew 26:1-68 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is two days away-- and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified." 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-68

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Defile Yourself

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

Jerusalem was besieged; people and articles were taken to Babylon. Among those that were taken were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, there names were changed to Belteshazzer, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023

Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

When I was a young Christian, I heard a song written by Andréa Crouch titled "If Heaven Was Never Promised" that resonated deep in my soul about what my relationship with Jesus meant to me. The song spoke of the unspeakable joy found in Heaven with its streets of gold and Angels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:9-10, Revelation 1:1, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Prepared People"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011

God has prepared a place for us, prepared a work for us to do and we are to prepare ourselves

“A Prepared People” Luke 1:11-17 “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him (Zechariah), standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

"Heavenly Thoughts"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 13, 2011

Thinking of a heavenly country.

Heavenly Thoughts Hebrews 11:8-16 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven Opens, Hell Opens - Sermon On Mark 1:10-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

The coronation: Jesus is anointed Messiah in fulfillment of messianic prophecy when the Spirit comes into him, and the Father calls him his beloved Son. The tearing of heaven means Isa.62:1 is happening – God is coming down to save his people.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=923172153523 Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-13

Sanctity Of Human Life- Abortion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon on abortion (Seed thoughts taken from Byron Holtsclaw and conclusion seed thoughts taken from another sermon on SermonCentral: Abortion - A Matter of Life and Death by Scott Kircher)

HoHum: Talking about the church past couple of weeks. Start back next week. 4 purposes of church: Evangelize- Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Edify- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: encourage one another and build each other up Minister to those in need- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naming The Baby

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

A sermon on the names of Jesus taken from Isaiah 9:6

NAMING THE BABY Isaiah 9:6 Introduction The naming of a baby is a very, very happy time. It can also be a very meaningful time. In the Bible, names were given and the names had significance. They had meaning. What’s in a name? When Jesus was born there was a name given to Him. "Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

Characteristics taken from the life of Anna and Simeon that are important today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 4 “The Waiting Game” Luke 2:21-38 The events recorded in the second half of Luke, chapter two are important, they have to be important because they are the only events from the infancy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Of Leadership

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional but most of the content is taken from online contributers.

Passing the torch of Leadership I Kings 19:13-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 14, 2001 Key Ideas: Involvement and Responsibility When the 1996 Olympics were held in this country the torch started in Washington state. It was passed by relay runners through 46 states ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperity Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrary Is Crossed Out

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2023

Do not stumble upon what He has taken away.

Col 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Growing Good Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2024

Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?

Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This is a message taken from the author’s book entitled, "Christian Stewardship".

GRACE GIVING II Corinthians 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: This portion of Scripture describes the grace giver. The grace giver gives with Christ Jesus in mind. Every gift that Christ Jesus has given us has been a gift of Grace. We deserve nothing any better. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining A Living Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 31, 2020

Today's Message looks at the living hope we have through the belief in Jesus Christ, and through our own resurrection from the dead and into His presence for all eternity in heaven.

“Obtaining A Living Hope” {Watch it at: https://youtu.be/CW4cwFu-lsc {Listen to it at: https://mega.nz/file/2YlChIZS#IaxGnMpzVVeollU-_Ayz3ugQSBgLfVGCP5_x3--bS7k I liked to introduce a very unusual verse. It was a statement made that very few people would have ever made given the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21, Job 19:26, John 6:39-40, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare