Sermons on The Gate Of Heaven:

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2006

All Christians should discipline themselves spiritually like athletes training for a contest.

In business, school, athletics, you name it – those who succeed are those who discipline themselves to perform the tasks that are necessary for success. And the same is true in our spiritual lives. Although we celebrate the fact that our salvation is not something we can earn – it’s important for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For This?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 11, 2006

This is a look at our preperation for heaven. Asking the question are you prepared?

What are you looking forward too? So often if were honest things we look forward to dont always live up to our expectations. I remember my Kids getting really excited about the magic of Disneyland Paris. They had watched the magic of the advertising campaign on TV, it loooked great. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Winter

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2008

When you are going through the winter of your soul you can do three things to make it through. 1. Fix your eyes on Jesus 2. Endure to the end 3. Think about the joy that is ahead

“The End of Winter” When I was growing up in northern Minnesota, January and February were the coldest months of the year. February was the hardest month for most of us. Christmas was long past and too quickly forgotten. The New Year’s parties, with the laughter, had long since faded into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Holiness

What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 - The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 26, 2008

Here we explore what it means to "go to heaven." What does this mean and what implications does it have in this life? What happens when we die?

The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 – The Way to Life February 24, 2008 Various Scriptures Let’s quickly review what we have seen about heaven. Heaven is multi-facted. It has many different aspects. We have seen the heaven is the place where God reigns and it is comprised of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Church Of God

How Will It End?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007

If your life were a movie, how would it end? If you want a happy ending, follow these guides.

How Will It End? Have you ever watched a movie and thought it was good except for the end? Ever read fairy tale books? How do they always end? “Happily Ever After” If your life was a movie or a book how would it end? You’d want it to end happy right? Today we are going to talk about how to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Even Stephen Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon is about how heaven is not God’s great break even, but it will even be better and more unbelievable than the Garden of Eden was.

The End of Even Stephen (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 21:1-5 God is not just trying to break even with heaven; He is going to bless us beyond what Eden was like for Adam and Eve. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction My grandfather was a very interesting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Coming A Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 6 in a series of 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life There is Coming a Day James 5:1-12 We have heard for many, many years about the coming of the Lord. We have heard that it could be today, tomorrow, or sometime down the road. I believe that we all have heard this fact, but few in the world today, really expect Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Heavenly Home

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Sep 29, 2007

How does our Heavenly home compare to our earthly home.

My Heavenly Home John 14:1-6 1 Cor. 2:9 Heaven I. Was designed by the architect of the ages. Ps. 8:3-4 Heb. 11:3 II. Was built by the Master Builder of the universe. John 1:3 Col. 1:16 III. Will be occupied by souls who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Heb. 9:12 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2007

The loss of my wife last week was tragic.....but I am learning, Lord.

JAMES 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Count it joy when you fall into trials? WOW! That’s a hard ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven: Revelation 21: 1-6

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s answer to some basic questions on heaven: ‘what is it?’, ‘where is it?’ and ‘how do I get there?’ This sermon focuses on the vision in Revelation... where ‘the sea is no more’.

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. It’s about time I preached on ‘heaven’. The number of friends and family who have been heading in that direction lately make it a pertinent subject for me personally. Besides ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Just Want To Go Home

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

The longer I live for Jesus the more homesick for heaven I get.

LUKE 15:11-24 “I JUST WANT TO GO HOME” A) Preachers always use this text to preach to backsliders or to the lost! * I would like to take a different approach to this today and preach to those that have been saved by God’s grace! * As we look into this passage, we see a young man with many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ask A Stupid Question . . .

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 4, 2007

Jesus is asked a stupid question and gives a wise answer. We get asked some stupid question as Christians some times. We might want to follow Jesus’ example. It might have eternal consequences.

-I’m sure you’ve all been asked a stupid question before -If you are like me, you’ve probably asked one too -These are some examples of questions taken from real trials These are examples of real courtroom questions and answers that I found online: Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"Life After Death"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 5, 2007

A sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon concernin heaven

24th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Lectionary 32 November 11 Luke 20:27-38 "Life After Death" 27* There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection, 28* and they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Where, When, And How Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

Third part of a four part investigation into heaven and hell.

We are continuing our investigation this morning into heaven and hell after taking a brief break last week. For those of you who haven’t been here or are simply like me and very forgetful let’s just recap what it is we are trying to accomplish in this investigation and what we have covered so far. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Resurrection

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2007

Jesus is in a discussion with the Sadducees about the resurrection. Do you know how they got their name? They don’t beleive in the resurrection, that’s why they are "Sad...u...see!"

In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2007 Text: Luke 20:27-38 Redeemer “Is There a Resurrection?” As we look at this event in the life of Jesus as recorded by Luke, I find that I really enjoy the dialogue. Why? Because it allows me to tell one of my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran