Sermons on The Light Of Heaven:

Heaven & Hell Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:14-17, 2 Chronicles 28:3

Denomination: Methodist

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2021

Do I want MY religion or the religion of Jesus? Let’s look at the religion that came from heaven. Let’s discuss the events of John 6:24-35.

Prelude Do I want MY religion or the religion of Jesus? Purpose: Let’s look at the religion that came from heaven. Plan: Let’s discuss the events of John 6:24-35. The Throng John 6:24 when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Hound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 27, 2023

God loves to seek sinners and longs to save them.

The Holy Hound of Heaven Genesis 3:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2023 I’m not prone to read poetry, but I have found one poem to be both piercing and unforgettable. Published in 1893, G.K. Chesterton called it, “the most magnificent poem ever written in English.” To which J.R.R. Tolkien ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Heaven Down Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The Lord’s Prayer is the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form in Luke’s gospel. These 38 words change the very way we understand God, ourselves, and the world.

This is the second week for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. Not the only place where prayer is taught but it the richest place to go for teaching on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Death is a one-way door to give your entrance into a personal welcome of tremendous joy or the first wave of gloom and regret. Hell is your default destination and getting to Heaven is a choice. For those who follow Jesus Christ, Heaven maybe as near as your next week.

One day an older man was speaking to a student about his future plans. He asked the young man, “Tell me, what are your plans after you graduate from law school?” The young man said, “I would like to get a job with a good firm and start making some money.” The older man said, “Sounds good. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 21:4, Job 19:26-27, Matthew 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

All those in Christ will spend eternity living in the new heavens and new earth. The new heaven and new earth is everything that we loved about the old heaven and earth, minus the curse of sin. Creation’s beauties are heightened, its pleasures strengthened, and our limitations removed.

Twenty years old, Matthew decides to begin his sophomore year at Texas State University, by pledging for a fraternity. He feels it’s a good way to make new friends. During initiation, he consumes enough alcohol to make an elephant inebriated. Still, at 20 years of age and two-sport athlete in high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Isaiah 65:17-25, Genesis 3:6-8, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2021

The story is told of a man who was driving through Kentucky and he picked up a hitch hiker. The young man got in the car and they were talking about:

• The red-necks who lived in that region. • And some of the strong brew they made in that area. The man who was driving from that region said, “Yes, I have lived here all my life and we make some strong brew, If I must say so myself.” The man stated he had some of that strong brew and asked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In The Tongue Of Heaven

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

When the Holy Spirit empowers a person to speak in his or her language—which we will hear in our mother tongue—the language they speak in is not their language but the tongue of Heaven.

What an incredible and ecstatic experience for the twelve Apostles, the Mother of Jesus, Jesus’ brothers, and other women to experience the gifting of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. As Luke reports, it had been a dramatic event. While they were together, the event started with a sudden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-21, John 20:19-23, Mark 16:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Voice From Heaven Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 18, 2025

This is the 8th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#8] A VOICE FROM HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 Introduction: We see a key moment in Scripture that starts Jesus' public ministry- His baptism in the Jordan River. As He is baptized, we witness not just an act of obedience but also a powerful message from God that speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Heavens Are Opened

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Open heavens signify divine access, favour, and intervention. When the heavens are opened, the supernatural becomes evident in the natural, and God’s blessings, presence, and voice are revealed. It is a season of transformation, where limitations are removed, and breakthroughs are experienced.

Title: WHEN THE HEAVENS ARE OPENED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:16-17 “When He had been baptised, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Isaiah 64:1-3, Genesis 28:12-17, Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024

Understanding the dynamic truth of Bread from Heaven: Both manna and Jesus Himself

A. Manna: Bread from Heaven – Exodus 16 1. Two months into their journey out of bondage in Egypt, headed for the ‘Promised Land’ of Canaan, the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron. (Exodus 16:2-3) 2. The Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you.” ~ ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Prayer That Heaven Waited For

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Mar 5, 2025

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening.

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7-11, 1 Samuel 2:21