Sermons on Stars Of Heaven:

When Heaven Is Silent

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

What do we do when even with all our prayers and all our begging of God, heaven is silent?

September 30, 2001 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “When heaven is silent” INTRODUCTION We love stories about answered prayer. We get a thrill hearing accounts of God’s miraculous interventions in people’s lives, even as God intervened in Ryan Williams’ life. It motivates us to be more diligent about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Ascended Into Heaven

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Christ's ascension and glorification means for us today.

Introductory Considerations 1. This Thursday is ascension today - a day on which we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven. Used to be a special service - still for some. Last year someone mentioned that I had not even mentioned or preached on ascension since I had been here. Made promise that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Way To Heaven

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Terror From The Heavens

Contributed by Norm Miller on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon uses the tragic events of Sept. 11 and 2 Chron 7:14 to call the Church to repentance.

Terror from the heavens By Norman Miller preached at New Hope Baptist Church September 16, 2001 September 11, 2001---a day emblazoned in the collective American memory---a day that has burned into my heart an emotional collage of sympathy, anger, grief, love, and, yes, forgiveness. At 8:45 a.m. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go To Heaven

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

This message answers the question, Why should I make Heaven my goal for eternity?

St. John 14:1-7 Text When we are gathered at a funeral or thoughts of the afterlife come to mind, we immediately declare, “I want to go to Heaven, when I die.” Why do we want to go to Heaven? The Bible gives us some concise and clear reasons why Heaven must be our goal! 1) Heaven is the home of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven: The Holy City

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 4, 2001

Looks at a Holy place, created by a Holy God for His Holy people.

October 3 2001 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl Heaven- The Holy City Revelation 21: 1-7 Song: Joe Bedy Ed Rogers’ duet We know very little about heaven, but I once heard a theologian describe it as "an unknown region with a well-know inhabitant," and there is not a better way to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where In The World Is Heaven?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at heaven and how to get there.

"I don’t think that there can be any future for heaven or hell." Did you hear me, "I don’t think that there can be any future for heaven or hell" at least that’s what Gordon Kaufman a theologian from Harvard Divinity School believes. It would appear that mainstream Christianity has lost sight of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

12 Steps To Heaven

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 6, 2001

about climbing a ladder to heaven

12 steps to heaven Gen. 28:10-22 I. Come and seek God De 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Mt 7:7 ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Going To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

What caused Paul to write, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . ."?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. "Who’s going to be in heaven?" Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered whether or not you’ll be in heaven? Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Now, of course, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven, Out Of This World!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 30, 2001

Can we pause to imagine what it would be like in an instant of time, to step over into eternity?

"Heaven is Out of this World!" "Left Behind" series Part 4 of 4 Text: Rev. 21:1-3 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 28, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Rev. 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven And How To Get There

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This is an evangelistic message designed to reach the unsaved person.

Scripture: John 14:1 - Title: “Heaven and How To Get There!” Introduction: When Charles Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was a young man he admittedly was very sectarian & very judgmental. He thought he & the people who agreed with him were the only ones going to heaven. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001

Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Wonders Of Heaven

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 13, 2001

To encourage believers to look ahead to the future and to cause unbelievers to hunger for heaven.

The Seven Wonders of Heaven Scripture: II Cor.5:1-12; Rev.22:1-5 HERE’S AN AD I CAME ACROSS RECENTLY: FREE! BEAUTIFUL HOMES to be GIVEN AWAY in a PERFECT CITY with: 100% Pure Water (free) No Light Bills Permanent Pavement Perpetual Lighting Everything New Perfect Climate Nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Even though we may hold citizenship in a country, we are called to live as citizens of heaven

Every year, on July 1, our family can be found near the Saskatchewan Legislature taking part in the Canada Day celebrations. More specifically, you will find us watching the Canadian citizenship ceremony, if they’d let us in on it, or applauding the new citizens from virtually every corner of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist