Sermons on Paradise Taken To Heaven:

What Is Sinful?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 29, 2023

A question that I get from time to time: How do you determine what is sinful? Jesus' answer is it is sinful if it violates either of the Two Great Commandments

What is Sinful? John 15:18-16:4a Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:18 “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. 19 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation Twenty-Two Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 31, 2023

New Jerusalem is beyond beautiful! Come Lord Jesus!

Here we see the River of Life, clear as crystal flowing from the Throne of God and the Lamb. On each side is the tree of life which yields twelve fruits every month and has leaves for the healing of the nations. There will be no more curse, but the Throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it and ...read more

Pamumuhay Na May Eternity In View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Ang sermon na ito ay tumatalakay sa pagkilala na tayo ay isang templo na nais manirahan ng Diyos at kailangan natin ng pangangailangan na gumamit ng tamang mga materyales sa pagtatayo upang mapanatili ang banal ng templo

Pamumuhay na May Eternity In View Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Mateo 7: 15-28,1 Corinto 3: 5-17 Nabili mo na ba ang isang item na mukhang mahusay sa pakete o sa anunsyo ngunit nang makuha mo ito, sinabi mo, "ito ay walang iba kundi isang piraso ng basura, napakaputla, nais kong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ephesians 1 An Inheritance From God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 20, 2020

This sermon is about the inheritance that God gives us as described by Ephesians 1.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 18 April 2020 Ephesians 1: Inheritance from God Introduction Have you ever received an inheritance? Perhaps you’ve had a friend or relative leave you something in their will upon their death. Perhaps it was a rich relative and you received a very ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vida Eterna

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

La promesa de Cristo de vida eterna es central a las escrituras del Nuevo Testamento y para nuestra comprensión de la voluntad del plan de salvación de Dios. Esta promesa es considerada y atesorada en el corazón y la mente de cada cristiano.

«No se angustien. Confíen en Dios, y confíen también en mí. En el hogar de mi Padre hay muchas viviendas; si no fuera así, ya se lo habría dicho a ustedes. Voy a prepararles un lugar. Y, si me voy y se lo preparo, vendré para llevármelos conmigo. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

You Have An Inheritance, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 27, 2020

If you are a child of God, then you have a priceless and limitless inheritance. As children of God we are heirs of God and coheirs with Christ. We are trust-fund kids! Let's live like it!

A. One day, two friends happened upon each other walking down the street. 1. One of them looked sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man said, “Hey my friend, what is making you so sad today? 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you - three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-17, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Watch

Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Rescued By The Lamb, The Good Guys Win.

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2024

All the incidental stuff like Gog and Magog and the Beast and the Great Whore of Babylon will not matter then, because they will have been among those rolled up in the great Rug of Evil and thrown into the flaming pit.

Friday of the 34th Week in Course 2024 Probably a few metric tons of ink have been spilled over the generations as scholas and preachers tried to make sense of the Revelations of St. John. But a few things in this murky and often confusing part of God’s Word come through to us quite clearly. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-33, Luke 21:28, Revelation 20:1-4, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Rejoicing In Faith

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 3, 2025

Even though you may be going through a trial of some kind, you can rejoice in the assurance of your salvation.

Rejoicing in Faith 1 Peter 1:3-9 Intro. Peter was writing to “strangers” who were scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Vs. 1:1 These were people who had left Jerusalem because of the persecution that had come there. Peter begins by encouraging ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hell: The Everlasting Home Of The Lost

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of Hell, encouraging believers to face this truth fearlessly, secure in the salvation and hope offered by Christ.

Grace and peace to you, my beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, to feel the bonds of our shared faith, and to find solace and strength in the Word of God. We are indeed a family, united by the blood of Christ, bound by His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 21:1-8 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 21:1-8

Revelation 21:1-8 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I am sure you can imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024

There is more to life than what we see.

INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Finished Temple (1 Kings 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 18, 2025

What did the temple symbolize? Let's look further in 1 Kings 6.

How long did it take to finish the temple in Jerusalem? If the temple pictures us, could it also picture the temple in heaven? Let’s look at 1 Kings 6. What were the dimensions of the Temple that Solomon built? A cubit is roughly half a meter or half a yard. So the Temple was roughly 30x10x15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist