Sermons on The Call Of Heaven:

Heaven & Earth 2- Mission, Maintenance Or Monument? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

The second sermon in a series on ’Heaven and Earth’ (bringing God’s reign on earth) addressing the issue of how Christians and Churches so often lose their call, power, and settle into ’maintenance mode’- and how this can be avoided.

Heaven & earth 2: Mission, maintenance or monument? ("they occupied and settled" Josh 13:1-5, 24:31) 1 Collapse 1.1 last week: Adam and Eve, humankind 1.1.1 planted into enemy occupied territory 1.1.2 given commission to ’claim it for the king’ 1.1.3 call is still the same- take territory ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:31

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"knocking On Heaven’s Door:" The Friend At Midnight

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 9, 2023

This Sunday in our series, “Parables to Live By,” our of Luke’s gospel, we’ll be looking at the Parable of “The Friend at Midnight,” whose overarching theme is about prayer and our knocking on Heaven’s door for God to hear our plea.

Parables to Live By “Knocking on Heaven’s Door:” The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL0NII1Shs In 1973, Bob Dylan wrote what some consider one of the most famous folk songs in the U.S. It was written for the movie, “Pat Garrett and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Foursquare

A New Home

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021

We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heavenly Habitation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul was not putting his body down by calling it a tent. He was just emphasizing that by comparison his earthy body was no big deal in light of the body God had made for him in heaven.

Carl Sagen is one of the leading minds in our world in the realm of astronomy. He has played a major role in the space expeditions to the planets. He is responsible for a record which was on board the Voyager's one and two. It is now wondering between the stars, and it will tell any aliens ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Heaven Bound Pt 6 What Will Heaven Really Be Like? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Wow is this really what heaven will be like. you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

Heaven is Seeing God In the heart of every believer there should be a desire to meet and see God. King David said; “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"One Way To Paradise"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 1, 2011

There is a place we call heaven and you were created for it. This sermon tells you how to get there.

“One Way to Paradise!” March 27, 2011 There is a place called Paradise. I not talking about that town about 8 miles from Chico, California, where my friend Lloyd Tremain pastors the Church of the Nazarene. I have never been there, but a lot of people I trust have – so I have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Five Minutes

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 3, 2012

If you were offered 5 million dollars for the next 5 minutes of your life, with no holds barred, would you make the deal? How much more should we live in the light of Eternity when our life on earth is but the blink of an eye.

We are going to set up the title of this message by going through a scenario. Imagine with me that there is a knock at the door, we go over to it, open it up, and in walks a man with a beautiful Armani suit, a fedora hat, and big smile on. “I have great news for you,” he says. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Words Of Comfort To Weary Souls (Matthew 4:12- 5:12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 17, 2024

Jesus' public ministry got underway after His time in the wilderness. He had overcome the temptations of the devil, and was now ready to change the world.

Matthew 4:12-28: Jesus had just returned from the desert when He heard that John the Baptist had been cast into prison by the order of Herod Antipas for speaking out against Herod's adulterous relationship with the wife of his brother Philip. The LORD went on to the region of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 6:20-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Do In Heaven

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 7, 2018

A brief Bible Study Lesson on when do we go to Heaven or Hell and what will we do.

Before we get into what we will do in Heaven let's briefly consider exactly when do we go to heaven or hell. When do we go to heaven? As with numerous Biblical topics, many diverse church groupings under Christianities umbrella believe differently. As a believer, as soon as you die you go to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Call And You Have Heard It

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

We have already risen with Christ. Stop living your life like we are confined to this earth.

Sermon: There is a Call For You! Jesus Christ our All In ALL A bank in Binghamton, New York sent a floral arrangement to a business that had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the florist, and the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Last Boarding Call

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

Jesus is returning to Catch Away his church in the Rapture very soon. The cry will go forth. Are we ready for the last boarding call?

The Last Boarding Call! 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call It Anything But Boring

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 18, 2012

Their white garments, and golden crowns seem to indicate that these 24 represent the redeemed. The question is which redeemed? Not Israel because they aren’t saved until near the end. Not the unsaved because that happens after the 7 year tribulation.

Call it Anything but Boring Revelation 4:1-11NKJ After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Ascension Calls Us”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 19, 2020

Today the text empowers us to a great call not to give up, this thing is on us, to pardoner with Jesus , to know it now time, Ascension calls us to pray, and to have faith that works.

Acts 1:6-14 “Ascension Calls Us” 1. Ascension Calls us “Don’t Give Up” • The days prior to Jesus' murder had been brutal for them. • They had scattered and hid out they had much confusion • Perhaps thought the last three years was a mess or was it • One thought they had What are we to do? He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Methodist