Sermons on River In Heaven:

Desiring The Attention Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

We have access to God through prayer

Prayer is our invitation to join God at His throne! 1. God Commands pray - Col 4:2 2. God is glorified by pray • It acknowledges His Omniscience - Ps 139:2 • It acknowledges His Omnipotence - Job 42:2 • It acknowledges His Sovereignty - 1Jo 5:14 • It acknowledges His Mercy - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And Hell - For Real Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2011

Heaven is more popular than Hell - for obvious reasons. But just what does Heaven mean to us? And is Hell really as bad as we

OPEN: An extremely nervous patient came to his dentist for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the patient’s tooth, and left the room for a few minutes while the medication ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven's Open Door Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Description of Heaven from Revelation 4. Most of our descriptions are selfish this is all about the one who is on the throne.

Note: Some notes used from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Revelation 4. Title: How Beautiful Heaven Must Be Theme: Text: Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction The Book of Revelation is as the name states a revelation from Jesus Christ to John. John is also the author of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

Is it only Peter who got the "keys" to the Kingdom of Heaven? And what does it mean to "loose and bind" as Jesus told them they could do?

OPEN: A husband and wife arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up their car but they were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As the wife watched from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’ll see Jesus’ disciple John give us a glimpse into what Heaven will be like. Revelation does speak of heaven as having streets of gold, and pearly gates, and these incredibly beautiful stones that will adorn heaven.

“What Will Heaven Be Like?” Revelation 21: 3-5 January 24, 2010 Intro: A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would that get me into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Celebrates Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010

Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

[Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Part Two

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Three

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Before Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in God go after death?

I Introduction A Before the resurrection of Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in the God of Israel (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc.) go after they died? 1 When people died under the Old Covenant of the Law, the Bible describes as “gave up the ghost” and were “gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Four

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

God has not given up on earth.

A Many have given up hope on the earth every getting better, but God has not. 1 God has not given up on His original creation! a When God created the universe He said it was “very good” (Gen. 1.31). Never has He renounced His claim! b Often we think God is going to destroy the earth, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Up With Heaven? Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 1, 2010

This is the 1st message in the series of sermons about HEAVEN. This is PART #1 & it deals with basically 3 TRUTHS, 1: THE PROMINENCE of HEAVEN 2: The PLURALITY of HEAVEN & 3: The PLACE of HEAVEN. & we ended with WHERE HEAVEN IS ---UP:

Sermons About Heaven: February 28, 2010 Sermon #1: What’s Up With Heaven? Introduction: Probably one of the MOST MISUNDERSTOOD DOCTRINES within the BIBLE & MISUNDERSTOOD by MANY CHRISTIANS is the DOCTRINE of HEAVEN. There is a LOT of FALSE MYTHS about HEAVEN & it is EASY to get ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

The Food And Drink Of Heaven

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2010

The food and drink of a relationship with God are offered to all. They have to be bought but God has paid for it all himself through the ministry of Jesus. So, come, you who are thirsty!

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come buy and eat!” (55:1). When Lawrence of Arabia was in Paris after WWI with some of his Arab friends, he showed them the wonderful sights of the city; but do you know what impressed them the most? The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 16, 2011

Jesus, during one day of preaching used six different parables describing what Heaven was like. This sermon examines the parable of the leaven and how it relates to our mission as followers of Christ.

Good morning. There was a pastor who was preaching on going to heaven. He said to his congregation, ‘How many of you would like to go to heaven tonight?’ Everybody raised their hands, except a little boy up in the balcony. The pastor tried again, ‘How many of you would like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Free Pass To Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 4, 2011

A study of chapter 19 of Matthew verses 1 through 30

Matthew 19: 1 – 30 Free Pass To Heaven 1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Habits Of Heavens Heroes Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We can learn from God's people.

The Habits of Heavens Heroes - Joseph Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. [Confident expectation] Habit - A recurrent, often unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal