Sermons on Populating Heaven:

God Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020

What can a church do with meager resources? Let’s learn about the abundant resources of heaven, by examining the miracle of feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21.

What can a church do with meager resources? Let’s learn about the abundant resources of heaven, by examining the miracle of feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We are begin prayer with three vertical and radically God-centered petitions that God’s name be hallowed, that His Kingdom would come and will be done on earth as it already is done in heaven.

Hallowed be Thy Name Matthew 6:10 Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 2-17-19 Mavine Several years ago, Maxine and celebrated our twentieth wedding anniversary with a dinner cruise on lake Michigan. It was a beautiful night with wonderful dinner, a jazz quartet, and dancing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: The Gift Of Sabbath Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

A positive view of the Sabbath, as God's gift to us. It is a) a time to relax, b) a time to worship, and c) a taste of heaven. A balanced view, with a unique perspective on c).

THE GIFT OF SABBATH—Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16 (Children’s Sermon: Show a car Maintenance Schedule. Just as a car needs maintenance, we do too. We do that at church, and other times…) Which of the 10 commandments is optional? For many Americans, all of them! You can hardly go through a day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16, Hebrews 4:9-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 7:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

The Lord Of Hosts Found By A Barren Woman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

God created hosts when he created heaven and earth. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts.

Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11, Genesis 2:1

Scars

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Apr 16, 2022

Oswald Chambers made a statement: That all of Heaven is interested in the cross. And all Hell is terribly afraid of it. And men on earth are the only beings who more or less ignore it.

Easter/Resurrection Its not what you call it but how you celebrate it Pastor Tim Dilena: Shared a story of a church the Church of the Holy Cross where 2 times thieves broke in and stole from the church. The first time they stole a money box by a altar with candles, and while this is not the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Isaiah 53:6, John 20:17, John 20:19-20, John 20:24-25, Ezekiel 36:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Topic: The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

Why Jesus uses parable? Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Topic: The parable of the Wedding feast Text: Mat 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Mat 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Mat 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Topic: The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 24, 2022

Why Jesus uses parable? Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Topic: The parable of the Wedding feast Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Mat 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Mat 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Mat 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas: Jesus Came To Declare War Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The reason why I believe in Satan is because Jesus believed in Satan. Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18).

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. What did God have in mind when He created Christmas? Turn 1 John 3 (page 1303 in pew Bibles) What motivated God to bring Christmas to us? When we think about Christmas, we normally turn to passages inside our Bibles that tell us the story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10, James 4:17, John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Loves To Give

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2025

God proves his love to humanity by GIVING THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN. Something is wrong when people say they love but they are unkind and disrespectful. For God so loved HE GAVE!

LOVE LOVES TO GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Years ago I heard PAUL BRANNON a lifelong missionary: WHERE THERE IS LOVE GIVING IS NEVER A SACRIFICE. I heard Lloyd Arnold say: IN ALL MY LOVE GIVING I HAVE NEVER MISSED IT OR REGRETTED IT. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Coming Storm: Prayers Of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025

The silence in heaven breaks as seven angels prepare with trumpets. A golden censer rises with our prayers: warning, worship, and wonder unfold before the coming storm of God’s judgment.

The Coming Storm: Prayers of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare Introduction In the book of Revelation, we encounter some of the most profound and mystical imagery in all of Scripture. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that depicts a moment of divine preparation: a holy pause before judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6, Revelation 8:2, Isaiah 30:18, Revelation 8:3-4, Psalm 141:2, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 5:8, Luke 18:8, Revelation 8:4-5, Leviticus 16:12-13, Hebrews 9:11-14, James 5:16-18, Revelation 8:6, Nahum 1:3, Matthew 23:37, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Psalm 103:20, Matthew 24:31, Hebrews 7:25, Ezekiel 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Habakkuk 3:2, John 16:33, Revelation 22:2, Psalm 46:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024

This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

“George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2025

Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.

A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 22:4-5, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burn The Buckets: The Deliverance Deception Is Demonic Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”

BURN THE BUCKETS: THE DELIVERANCE DECEPTION IS DEMONIC 🔥 Text: Galatians 1:8-9 (KJV) “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” 🔥 INTRODUCTION – SOUND THE ALARM 🔥 • We are in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9