Sermons on River In Heaven:

Jesus Is Heaven's Elevator

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 15, 2006

Jesus is Heaven’s Elevator 1) In Jesus God descends to us 2) In Jesus we ascend to God

One of the thrills of growing up in a big city like Tokyo was riding skyscraper elevators. In just seconds you would be whisked far above the noise of city traffic and be given a view that is out of this world. On clear days you could even see Mt. Fuji from these skyscrapers. Without elevators, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2006

We see in Revelation 4 that the first words John hears are worship - and that the highest order of angels and the best of the redeemed humans bow to God - what does that tell us about our activities here on earth?

Chapter 4 marks a huge shift in the book of the Revelation. First, we leave the epistle section of chapters 2 and 3 where Jesus Himself wrote to the church. Second we leave the church age itself. Third we enter into the main section of the book - apocalyptic literature takes over from epistle. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Taste Of Heaven - Healing.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

What you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! Powerful and balanced Bible sermon on the misunderstood topic of healing. Sometimes it takes greater faith to still believe in a healing God - and die, than it does to be healed! PP Slides avail.

(Note: I’m sure some of this material is gleaned from Willow Creek - I remembered some of the illustrations from decades ago - before I was a full time pastor.) A taste of heaven - healing - what you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! You’ve heard it said, and you know it to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Maker Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2004

This sermon examines what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Door To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 20, 2007

The Bible makes it very clear that there is only one way to be saved and that is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY DOOR TO HEAVEN "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." John 10:9 Many evening television talk shows are given to the discussion of who can and will be saved. Although there are some Christians on the various programs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 22, 2005

A sermon which talks about our Father in heaven and how we belong to Him as children.

Spiritual Gifts Series Father’s Day – Our Father in Heaven Who Loves Us Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Our Father in Heaven Who Loves Us PRAYER Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? Trent made a card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Bible Church

Opning The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 19, 2006

How to live the life that satisfies God.

A man died and went to heaven. As he rang the bell he felt quite confident that God would welcome him in. After all he`d lived a pretty good life, he`d done his best, worked hard for his family, been kind to his neighbours. He was sure they`d want someone with his track record in heaven. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Get To Heaven

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003

In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Heaven, A Home To Share

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 9, 2003

A sermon using two pieces of chocolate to encourage Christians to share their faith in Jesus and their hope in Heaven.

"Heaven, A Home To Share" INTRODUCTION (Give each person two pieces of foil covered chocolate. Tell them not to eat it right away. While they wait(and some will not wait), talk about how good chocolate tastes. How recent studies have shown it is an antioxidant. Lead them on for a while. Tell ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Dad In Heaven

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Some reflections on "The Lord’s Prayer"

Our Father 29.07.98 1. Introduction A story (acorn and marrow): An atheist was having a discussion with God. "God" he said "I don’t really believe you exist but if you did, you aren’t very bright." On the one hand, you have created a massive tree to bear such a little acorn. Yet on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven- The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

What will and won’t be in heaven

Revelation 21-22:5- ‘Heaven- the New Jerusalem’ Intro Notions of Jerusalem • Archaeology & the Bible. “In Jerusalem in 1880 some school boys were wading in the Pool of Siloam when one…discovered some peculiar…marks that looked like writing. When they informed their teacher, Professor Conrad Schick, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Not Another Way To Heaven

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

We can go in many different directions and still reach our destination in this world, but not so to go to Heaven.

THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION: You know friends, if we wanted to go to cal; there would be many ways we could go to arrive at our destination there in cal. We could go there and stop over at any place along the way, we could even fly to Hawaii first off on our way to cal; and then fly back to any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ascends To Heaven

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 2, 2008

Jesus demonstrated God’s power through the Holy Spirit and left that power to every believer as He ascended into Heaven.

Text: “…He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). When Jesus started his ministry on earth, He preached these words: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Prior to Jesus’ appearance on earth, “the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Heaven And Earth Speak

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2007

Everyone can attest to the fact that our weather seems to be changing and as a result we are experiencing unparalleled disasters of near Biblical proportions or are they in fact just that; Biblical?

Heaven and Earth Speak Luke 21:5-27 NIV Signs of the End of the Age 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed