Sermons on Stars In Heaven:

Heaven's Wager

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004

The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Thrones In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 30, 2003

A basic gospel message based on Romans 6:23

The Gift of Heaven Romans 6:23 August 31, 2003 Introduction This morning, I am very cognizant of the fact that this is probably our last time together for quite a while, and let me tell you I have been blessed to no end by you. I also realize that I am at a church that believes in the Bible, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 13

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Matthew 13 v. 36 - 52 in this portion we have the :- 1. Spreading of the kingdom v. 31 - 34. in the Mustard seed and leaven 2. Separating of the kingdom v. 37 - 43. in the Tares and wheat 3. Seeking of the kingdom v. 44 - 46. in the Treasure and pearl of greatest price. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-52

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven And Rewards

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 5, 2006

God has his appointed time for judgment but He also has an appointed time for rewarding. Let me mention a few things about God’s rewarding. I’m not sure we comprehend just how much God speaks of rewards in the Bible.

Heaven and Rewards or God’s Way of Rewarding 4-24-05pm Note: many of the thoughts were taken from Randy Alcorn’s book, "In Light of Eternity" Two men owned farms side by side. One was a bitter atheist, the other a devout Christian. Constantly annoyed at the Christian for his trust in God, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Homecoming Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 15, 2006

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven is like, we get one of our most complete looks at it in the final chapters of Revelation. We’ll also see heaven and hell compared.

When you think of heaven, what comes to your mind? The stereotypical view is of white puffy clouds, with us dressed in white robes with wings, carrying harps and just lazing around all day with nothing to do. Is that heaven? No. Chapters 21 and 22 of Revelation give us about as much information as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Home In Heaven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This funeral sermon gives hope about our home in heaven.

A Home In Heaven In times such as this, we turn to the 23rd Psalm perhaps more often than any other part of the Bible. The 23rd Psalm speaks to us of God’s total care. It assures us that life is secure in God, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, who is also our caring Shepherd. The psalm also speaks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Heaven For Everyone? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

An examination of whether all people go to heaven for people investigating the Christian faith.

Have you ever felt totally out of place somewhere? One of the things I do to be involved in our community is I’m a chaplain for our local Police Department. Now I’ve been a police chaplain for over three years now, and that role takes me some places I wouldn’t ordinarily be exposed to as a pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 7:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death And Heaven

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2001

A sermon that talks about the new world of heaven and the dying process by which we come into this living hope.

Revelation chapter 21 1-7 Seafaring people - About 150 years ago my forebears the Clarksons set out on a journey - they were seafarers and they set out to sail from England to a New World filled to the brim with promise - that world was New Zealand - What an incredible journey that must have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2005

Focusing on eternity rather than earthly priorities.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-24 June 12, 2005 Introduction It’s been said that Jesus speaks more about money than he spoke about heaven and hell. I haven’t done an exhaustive count, and so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is unmistakably clear: Jesus addresses money and he makes no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven's Empathy

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 12, 2005

This sermon is the second sermon in the series titled Heaven or Hell. This sermon deals with the resurrection of the Just.

“The Reality of Heaven” There are 582 references to Heaven in the Bible in 550 different verses. Acts 24:15 (KJV) And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Matthew 25:34 (KJV) Then shall the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Thoughts On Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 11, 2006

1.Heven is a place of joy. 2. Heaven is descibed as a city. 3. Heaven takes seriously the difficulties we are facing now.

I was tremendously impacted by a funeral I once had. The service was for the mother of a member of the church who was a great Christian woman. During the service, one of her former pastors stood to share his gratitude for the life of this woman. He was retired from ministry at the time, and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Methodist