Sermons on The Light Of Heaven:

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Seven Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

What many people believe about heaven tends to be disproven from the scriptures.

Seven Myths About Heaven Someone sent me this in an email this week . . . A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 35 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Choices

Contributed by James W. Hare on Mar 2, 2007

This life is full of choices have you made the righ one.

CHOICES Luke 16:19-31 This life is full of choices. We make over a hundred decisions each day. We have to decide what time to get up. We have to make a decision on what clothes to wear for the day or for work and then another set for home. We have to decide which way to go to work or even go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

As For Me

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Yes, we have enemies. Yes, they seem to have the upperhand. Yes, they hate us and mock us and laugh at us for serving Jesus!!! BUT THEIR DAY OF JUDGMENT IS COMING. They have a terrible future in Hell coming, but AS FOR ME, I have a glorious future.

AS FOR ME--PSALM 17 Introduction: Every man who tries to live for God will make some enemies. This World is not friendly toward God. If you stand for the things of God you will find that many enemies will rise up, hate you, and seek to hurt you. This Should not surprise us when People fight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Myth Of Heaven Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Mar 24, 2007

Heaven isn’t a myth, but what most people even Christians believe about heaven is. Part 1 we find out why it is important to debunk the myth

Urban Legends, Tall Tales, Myths, Hoaxs, Have you ever received these emails? 1)Email Beta Test - Microsoft will pay for every email you send. 2)Nigerian needs you to allow 30 million dollars to be put into your account from his father’s to be placed into your account from a confidential ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Burden God Laid On Us

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 2, 2006

1- Lookinng but not understanding 2- Striving but not finding

INTRO.- Who said? Double, double toil and trouble. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Macbeth. Actually, these are the words chanted by three witches in the play Macbeth, as they mix a potion. Sometimes in life it seems like we have nothing but trouble, double toil and trouble. Job 14:1 “Man ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what Jesus says about laying up treasure

"Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Fool?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Keeping that which you cannot lose

"Who is the Fool?" Matthew 19:16+ 11/16/97 Intro: The story is told of a preacher who had gotten a letter one day that simply had one word written on it, "Fool!" He stood up in his congregation the next week and said, I’ve often heard of people writing letters and forgetting to sign their names, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Future

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 17, 2006

Revelation 21 gives us a picture of what kind of future we can have.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the messages to the seven churches in Revelation.  In those letters, Jesus spoke of a great reward that awaited those who were faithful to Him.  Today, I want us to take a glimpse into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presente Con El Señor

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

¡La muerte no es el fin, la muerte de un cristiano es el comienzo de algo maravilloso!

1 Sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshace, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha por manos, eterna, en los cielos. 2 Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial, 3 pues así seremos hallados vestidos y no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Anticipation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 16, 2003

A message to encourage us to live in anticipation of heaven and of God fulfilling His promises on earth.

A Life of Anticipation Living in the hope God Offers Various Scriptures November 16, 2003 Introduction Today we finish our look at what it takes to have a life lived in the peace of God. We’ve focused on three strategies for living in the peace of God. First, we said we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan