Sermons on Second Heaven:

All Aboard

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

We need to get on board and get ready for the soon coming of the Lord.

ALL ABOARD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (KJV) “13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

The Lamb

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2001

The scene of the sacrificial lamb is important to understand the book of Revelation.

THE LAMB REVELATION 5:1-14 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Robert Beringer, The Easter People, CSS, 1984, p. 14 I can still recall a geography lesson from elementary school in which we learned that the southernmost point of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced tremendous storms. For many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord Will Come

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- The day will come surprisingly to some 2- The day will come rejoicingly to others 3- The day will come lovingly to God

INTRO.- The day will come. Consider this day, the day of birth. Perhaps your first baby. ILL.- A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not!" the man shouts. "This is her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven You're Not Home Yet!

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 14, 2017

Christ has gone before us to prepare an abiding place for us in heaven. He has made the arrangements for us. The apostle John writes that all these truths have been written in Scripture so that: Quote "You may know that you have eternal life".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14. After having served for decades in Africa, ... a missionary couple, ... Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 5 PART 5

Revelation Chapter 5 There should be no break between chapters four and five. The same scene of God’s throne is being covered. God is seen sitting upon His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. The importance of the sealed book cannot ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Future Glory

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dragon Slayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002

This is the 14th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon focuses on the 4 personalities found in Revelation 12.

Sunday Morning July 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#14] DRAGON SLAYER (Part 1) Revelation 12 Introduction: 1. Chapter 12 introduces the second half of the Tribulation period by giving a Heavenly recap of the great conflict of the ages, bringing us up to date. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover On Location Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? [#12] EXTREME MAKEOVER: ON LOCATION Revelation 6:9-7:17 Introduction: I want everybody to get your belongings and stand up. Now, I want every body in the front 2 sections to move to the back 2 sections and those who are in the back 2 sections to change sides. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Witnesses - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 8, 2003

Part three of sermon on the two witnesses in Rev 11

THE TWO WITNESSES pt 3 Rev 11:8-14 Read Passage / Pray INTRODUCTION Oil and Light Read vs. 4 Each witness is represented by one olive tree and one lampstand So if we combine these?each witness will be like an olive tree filled with the Holy Spirit and giving off the light of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia - The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was thus named to commemorate this a

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PHILADELPHIA - THE FAITHFUL Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

There has been so much written about the Lord’s return, when it’s going to happen, all that’s going to surround it.

INTRO: Chuck Swindoll writes: In the early 50s, I was an apprentice in a machine shop. My father felt it would be wise for me not only to get book learning but also to get a practical taste of life. On one occasion I was working in the machine shop with the tracer lathe. It was an intricate piece ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words Of Comfort

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

A devotion for young believers

14 “FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EVEN SO GOD WILL BRING WITH HIM THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN JESUS. 15 FOR THIS WE SAY TO YOU BY THE WORD OF THE LORD, THAT WE WHO ARE ALIVE, AND REMAIN UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PRECEDE THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. 16 FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Patiently Waiting For Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 17, 2003

We might ache for the redemption of creation, but James calls us to wait patiently.

James 5:7-12 Patiently waiting for Christ’s Return What are you going to do when Spring finally comes? – tell your neighbour What are you going to do when Christ finally comes? – tell your neighbour Revelation 21 The New Jerusalem 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

The Restrainer Revealed

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 19, 2002

Who is the restrainer mentioned by Paul in 2nd Thess. Is it the Holy Spirit? The Church? Or none of the above?

II Thess 2:1-9 1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9, Daniel 10:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

“Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist