Sermons on The Promise Of Heaven:

What On Earth Are You Doing For Heaven's Sake?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We must be heavenly minded with our feet planted on planet earth.

What On Earth Are You Doing For Heaven’s Sake? September 14, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be heavenly minded with our feet planted on planet earth. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: A rock hound named Rob Cutshaw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

God Invites All To Heaven! Accept And Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 22, 2012

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have done their part for all people to be able to celebrate!

We noted last week from Luke 14 that selfish pride ignores God and will lead to troubles. The ultimate trouble of course is to be completely separated from God and be tormented with judgment forever. Sadly, many today do ignore God and this ultimate trouble may come to them soon. Do we see people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tabernacle: A Copy And Shadow Of The Real One In Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 17, 2014

To show that JESUS is our Tabernacle who dwelt in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Where is the tabernacle now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our Tabernacle who dwelt in us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:5 (Amplified Bible) 8:5 [But these offer] service [merely] as a pattern and as a foreshadowing of [what has its true ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

An "excuse" is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. Beware! Excuses can damn not only the character but the souls of men.

Intro: Summarize the passage. An EXCUSE is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. For example, every man has excuses for his neglect of duty; the debtor makes excuses for delay of payment; the student for being absent or failing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: *other

Those Who Accept The Kingdom Of Heaven Are Like. . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2010

This ties up my summer series on the Kingdom of Heaven and brings us to what we need to do with what we have learned.

I have a confession to make and I hope you don’t think less of me after I’m done; That’s right I love country music. I love listening to the new artists like Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Dean Brody and I love listening to the outlaws from the seventies like Willie and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

"No Person In This Church Deserves To Go To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2010

It’s interesting, the greater understanding we have of our own sin, the better we are able to forgive the sins of others, and thus, the greater we understand God’s love for us and all people in Jesus Christ…and the more we love Him for it!!!

Luke 7:36-8:3 “No Person in this Church Deserves to Go to Heaven” This is some situation! Jesus is invited by a Pharisee to the Pharisee’s home to have dinner with him! “so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.” But Jesus ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Heaven Can't Wait For Your Vote

Contributed by Johnathan Ellison on Oct 27, 2009

This is a study to find out who it is that we are in Jesus and why He is so great.

CrossPointe CC October 04, 2009 Tyler, Texas 9am & 10:30am Don Spradling, Pastor October Series… “Heaven Can’t Wait for Your Vote…” Key Verse: Matt. 16:13-17 “But who do you say that I am?” John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth and the life…” Introduction: “A truth stranger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Things Jesus Took Back To Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016

Almost nothing can come with us from this world to the next. But the Bible records four things from this world that Jesus took back with Him to heaven. To this list you can always add souls!

4 THINGS JESUS TOOK BACK TO HEAVEN Jn. 20:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WORDS FROM THE WISE 1. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2. If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 3. Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Seated Together In Heavens In Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016

To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you seated with CHRIST in the Heavens? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:6 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Key To Heaven: Christ's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 29, 2021

What was the Old Covenant really all about? Did the Old Testament sacrificial system really take away sins? Why isn't Judaism also a way to be right with God? Hebrews 9:1-14 settles these issues, once and for all.

This last year has been a revelation—a revelation about how you deal with a very contagious and infectious virus that has impacted the entire world and killed millions of people. The big question this past year has been this: How do you stop the virus? How do you prevent it’s spread? How do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven Came Down/ Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Can we stop for a moment to imagine the excitement of heaven as Jesus comes to begin His redemption of mankind on earth. That God would send His Son Jesus is mind blowing.

Heaven came down Yesterday, we read the Christmas story as recorded in Luke 2 as part of the service. I spoke of God’s love for “all people”. That God would send His Son Jesus to redeem mankind. (God’s love blows my mind) We saw God’s love was unconditionally for all and God’s love does not go by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Shaking Hands With Heaven, Making Eyes With The Devil

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 8, 2019

Many Christians fall in love with the devil. It starts by flirting with the devil and it ends with falling in love with the devil.

Last week, I ended with asking you how your relationship with The Lord was, and how your relationship with satan is. Many Christians shudder at the thought of developing a relationship, or a bond, with satan and rightly so. To think that a child of God would enjoy close companionship to the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic