Sermons on The Lord Descends From Heaven:

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Touch God with your praise.

TOUCH HEAVEN Luke 1:26-56 S: Praise to God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: TOUCH GOD WITH YOUR PRAISE. ?: When? KW: Times TS: We will find in our study of Mary that there are two times when we are to touch God with praise. The ____ time we should touch God with praise is the… I. GOOD TIMES II. BAD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Excluded From The Celestial City

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018

Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

“[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Love The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2013

If we love the Lord as we should what will happen to us? 1- God will guard our lives 2- God will shed light on us 3- God will bring joy to our hearts

INTRO.- ILL.- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive love you too! Are you quick to say, “I love you” to anyone? It seems so natural to do this and especially, you’ve been raised in that realm of love. Is your love real? Is it genuine? Is it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of Heaven

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 4:1-5:14

REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HEAVEN Revelation 4:1-5:14 John was on the island of Patmos, and he wasn’t on a vacation. No, this island was more like Alcatraz - an island where prisoners were banished, far removed from the rest of the world. Much like Alcatraz, this wasn’t a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 24, 2016

As God ushers in a new phase of eternity, John describes it in the form of a city, a wedding, and a tabernacle. All pain, sadness, and death will be stripped away. We will be with God forever, completely fulfilled in him.

Revelation 21:1-6 Heaven on Earth The famous Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once wrote, “The Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.” Today and next week we’re going to think a little of the next world. We’re in week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Escape From God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2020

When the earthly Government has a court of law where the wicked are punished and executed if needed, why would the court of law in heaven not do the same?

No escape from God 1 Kings 19:17 "It shall come about, the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall put to death.” God is in no hurry, He does things meticulously, perfectly, dexterously and in His time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025

The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:30-44, Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rest From The Struggle Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019

If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Look Into Heaven

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009

Just looking into the throne of God as per revelation chapter 4

A LOOK INTO HEAVEN Revelation 4 I have decided to go a little different direction at this point. As you know we don’t see the church after chapter 3 until later on again in Revelation. I was going to do the Marriage Supper but that would put me out of line. For there are going to be people who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Afterlife: Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. Scripture reveals that Heaven is real, righteous, and relational.

Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one little boy. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Favor Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Separation from the world brings the favor of the Lord.

Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. In order for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven As It Is Now Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Heaven as it is now is not Heaven as it is yet going to be This is an instructional message regarding the developing nature of Heaven as it is right now

Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 11:39-40 Intro: What would a series on Heaven be without a few “Gates of Heaven” stories? 3 men died – a doctor, a school teacher, and the head of a large HMO. Each was called forward. The Doctor first. “What did you do on earth?” I healed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contemporary Heaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2022

What does heaven look like now?

What does heaven look like now? Paradise A first glimpse of heaven was the garden. The word Paradise means a garden or park reminiscent of the garden of Eden. What did Jesus tell the thief on the cross? “Jesus replied, ‘I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise.’ ” (Luke 23:43 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Revelation 22:1-2, Acts 7:55-56

Denomination: Baptist