Sermons on The Heavens:

Gates Of Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 14, 2007

Christ is our stairway to Heaven, the NT fulfillment to Jacob’s ladder.

The Stairway to God Gen. 28:12 Scrip. Reading: Gen 28:10-22 INTRO.: Summarize the story of Jacob’s life. He was a schemer and a climber. Traits he evidently learned from his mother. Her scheming get him in trouble and he is now fleeing for his life from his brother. The stairway symbolizes his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dwarfs In Heaven

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on Christian growth.

DWARFS IN HEAVEN Ephesians 4:13 INTRO: We all were born into this world. There is no other way of getting into it. It was the beginning of all to which we have attained. We began as little, strengthless babies. The Christian is born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heaven

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 2, 2008

A message about baptism and submission to the Lordship of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2008 Open Heaven I want to begin by praying for the family and friends of Tim Mclean. My spirit is deeply grieved by the endless horrific examples of depravity that have resulted from the fall of man. 2 Peter 3:11 You ought to live holy and godly lives as you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 15:Sermon on the Mount Series - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth...but in Heaven.

The Great Commission Part 15 – Sermon on the Mount – Treasures in Heaven Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven's Heroes

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008

A look at the biblical definition of a hero

I want you to ponder for a few moments the heroes in your life… the heroes of today and the heroes of yesterday…. You can tell who kid’s heroes are by looking at two things, their T-shirts and their lunchboxes!! How to Recognize a Hero: Humility – Once Winston Churchill was sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Or Here? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Have you ever wished you were someone else’s place, or a different place altogether? Have you ever thought what it would be like to be in the ‘perfect place’? What is that place to you? For me, and maybe for you too, it’s in heaven, with Jesus.

August 16, 2009 – Heaven or Here? Philippians 1:12-26 A home-owner was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and he more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighbourhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. His critical eyes saw things that needed doing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Hounds Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009

A different look at the last verse of Psalm 23

The Hounds of Heaven Psalm 23:6 Ok. It’s time to break down some fairy tales. Did you know that the Disney version of The Little Mermaid is an adaptation of a Hans Christian Anderson story? Actually, it is a perversion of it. The Little Mermaid is an example of how Hollywood prefers a happy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

The Tower of Babel reflects a desire that we still have today, to be independent of God and focus on human achievement.

When I was a teenager one of the most popular songs out there was a classic by that wonderful, very non-Christian rock band Led Zepplin, it was called “Stairway to Heaven”. There have been few songs in history that have been listened to under the fog of marajuana more than this one. Fortunately ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

Good Heavens

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 25, 2009

How can we be sure there is a heaven, and what will it be like?

After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension, and their health was failing. They would have to find employment in New York to survive. They were worried and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 14:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven Rules!

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Always be humble before God.

HEAVEN RULES Daniel 4:1-37 Outline of the Passage A. Introduction to the Testimony (4.1-9) The narrative begins when King Nebuchadnezzar shared his testimony to all men about the miraculous signs and wonders that God performed for him. He exalted God’s eternal kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Call

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009

Heaven is calling all to make it their home. Will You Respond?

Heaven’s Call – Matt 22:2-14 This coming Tuesday a historic event takes place in America, President Elect Barack Obama takes his place in History as the 44th President of the United States of America. There has been an energy that his campaign has created around the whole world and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way To Heaven

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 22, 2007

Turn right and go straight

THE WAY TO HEAVEN Heb 11:13-16 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 26, 2007

Message based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:19.

The Keys to Heaven Matthew 16:13-20 February 25, 2007 How many of you have ever been locked out of your car? It’s okay – you can admit it. Frustrating, isn’t it? Okay, maddening. Maybe you can relate Returning home one afternoon with my two daughters, Kimberley, age two, and Kristi, six ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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