Sermons on Populate Heaven:

Gifts

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 17, 2004

We Know that we want heaven, now let our faith lead us.

The sermon last week was about the final judgment and the great white throne that all unbelievers will stand before. This week I want to talk about the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given us to help the unbeliever escape that final judgment. Paul, when he first starts to talk about the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responsible Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 30, 2003

This teaching drives home how we are responsible to see that His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Responsible Faith Matthew 6:10 October 19, 2003 Intro: A. [$3 Worth of God, Citation: Wilbur Rees, Leadership, Vol. 4, no. 1.] I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please, not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep but just enough to equal a cup of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Message

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002

Funeral message of the passing of a 99 year-old lady who wanted to go to heaven.

FLOSSIE WILDMAN INTRO.- Eccl. 9:5 "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten." THE LIVING KNOW THAT THEY WILL DIE. We should know this. The older we get, the more we realize this. The more loved ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Do?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 22, 2001

Scripture clearly teaches that we must be saved to experience eternal life with God in heaven.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? ACTS 16: 16-40 AUGUST 19, 2001 INTRODUCTION: WHEN FORREST GUMP MADE IT TO HEAVEN J.VERNON. McGee estimates that 75% of the members of the average church might not be genuinely saved. (Religious club) Billy Graham states that 80% of those who make salvation decision in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 10, 2006

Heaven, a place where many want to go but nobody wants to leave; why...sacrifice.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING I heard a message this past weekend which made the point concerning heaven. Everybody wants to go but nobody wants to leave. Many want to go there, but does anyone want to leave right now and go?. I thought why is that? Sacrifice. You have to give up all that you know and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007

There are two gates both are say this way to Heaven, but only one will get you there.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007

God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Respond When God Calls

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 23, 2007

The disciples responded immediately to Jesus’ invitation. They left everything to follow. And heaven was their final destination.

“How to Respond When Jesus Calls” 3/25/2007 Jesus was walking along the shore of the lake. I’m told it was much like Walker Lake, near Hawthorne, Nevada, where I once pastured. Kind of a treeless lake in the desert. But I imagine it could have been something like the north shore of Lake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Way Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Sep 11, 2007

Looks at Jesus bold claim to be the only way to heaven using John 14:6.

“The Way” The I AM Statements of Jesus FCC – September 9th, 2007 Text: John 14: 1-6 Introduction: Wow…on this 8th birthday of our church, we celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the incredible claims that He made while He was here on this earth. We’ve been looking at the I AM ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Temporary Sitch

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007

Our time on earth is short. God has something better is store for us in heaven.

One of my pastors as a young man used this illustration. A guy was asking another guy about his plans for the future. He asked him what are your plans. The guy responded, "I plan on graduating from college and getting a good job." The first guy said, "and then what?" The second guy said, "I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Background Checks! (Ephesians, Chapter 4) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2005

“Am I spending the spiritual riches, the spiritual wealth provided by my Father in Heaven?”

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Background Checks! (Ephesians, Chapter 4) Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Meet Jethro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2006

Happenings on earth are not unknown to God in heaven; God intervenes in His own good time.

Meet Jethro (Exodus 2:15b-25) 1. It can be irritating when someone who is not "in the know" interferes just because he has a title. 2. I have done this more than once over the years, and I try to guard myself. I like to interfere. It is my anti-spiritual gift. 3. One man learned his lesson: A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Were There - The Soldiers Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

Comparing the power of the Empire of Rome and her soldiers to the power of the Empire of Heaven and its soldiers.

We Were There - The Soldiers Bible Reading: Matthew 27: 45-54, 62-66; 28:1-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It was a rather non-descript assignment. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed