Sermons on The Stars Of The Heavens:

"Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022

Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

“In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Will You Spend Eternity? Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

If you were to take your final breath right now in this very moment where will you spend eternity? Heaven or Hell?

THE CONTRAST: 1. RICH MAN. A man who was extremely rich, wealthy, respected and lived in extreme luxury on a daily basis. - TO BE CLOTHED IN PURPLE, indicated great wealth. Purple was an expensive dye made from mollusks found in the Mediterranean Sea - Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 3, 2018

We have Jesus that's all we need.

THE LIVING HOPE Job 19: 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: God lives an I know it. He was in the first and he will be the last. He will stand the days on Zion hill. 26 And though after my skin worms destroy ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

No Night In The City

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 2, 2020

No matter the present situation you're in, light will surely prevail over darkness. Joy will come in the morning.

NO NIGHT IN THE CITY "God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day." Genesis 1:5. God not only creates the brightness of day, He also creates the darkness of night. So whatever appears like a night today is just before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:5, Psalm 30:5, Revelation 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

So often we hear stories about dying and coming to the golden gate and dickering with Peter whether we should be allowed in or not. This would be a tragic mistake to wait until you die to find out if you can get in.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. The rock ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Sermon On The Verity Of Jupiter

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 7, 2024

Wikipedia defines Jupiter as a gas giant, made up of 89% hydrogen, 10% helium, and trace amounts of other elements.

Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius, a North-African born early Christian author who became an advisor to the Roman emperor Constantine I once remarked: “It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Luke 21:25-27, Isaiah 4:5

Living Hope! - 1 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

How would a half billion dollar inheritance affect the way you feel, think, and act? We have been given a far greater inheritance than that.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

How Do I Get There?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2024

How do we get to heaven? Paul wanted to know how he was going to travel to Thessaloniki.

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 How do I Get There? 1. Paul has no idea How He will get there to Thessaloniki? • He writes 11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. • Paul is trying find a way to get to Thessaloniki • Paul is often in Prison there are Epistles know as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Our Home In Heaven & Hope Beyond Death, Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Father’s house, where Jesus said he would go and prepare a place for us, is real. Heaven is our home base

The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare is hailed as the most excellent writer of the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet. His influence over the last six centuries is immense and continues to influence new authors. He is ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2024

People often question what it takes to get to heaven. People question and wonder what heaven is really like. But you never really hear anyone ask about what hell is like. It makes me wonder if people even realize how real hell is.

For the last couple of weeks you may have noticed that we have talked about Jesus being the only way to heaven and we considered the question “won't all people ultimately go to heaven?” People often question what it takes to get to heaven. People question and wonder what heaven is really like. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, Revelation 14:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Home

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 15, 2025

In our lifetime, we have witnessed many family and friends passing from this life to the Spirit Realm. It is strongly believed when Christians die, their spirits go to a place of rest in the heavenly realm. Many say, "They have gone home".

A Christian is identified as one who believes and follows Jesus The Christ ,The Son of God. In our lifetime, we have witnessed many family and friends passing from this life to the Spirit Realm. It is strongly believed when Christians die, their spirits go to a place of rest in the heavenly realm. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17-19, Revelation 21:21, Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dad’s Funeral

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

My Dad’s funeral

Dad Song: that’s my Job (play song) Eulogy: dearly beloved we are gathered together here today to celebrate the life of one of the greatest man I ever knew my Dad Marvin Ray Barker Sr. Dad was born on February the 28th 1947 to Parents Virgil L. Barker Sr. And Anna Barker and he grew up with two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:48

Denomination: *other

Resurrection Day

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 19, 2025

A sermon to Adults about the resurrection of Jesus and how it relates to our lives today.

4/20/25 a.m. Resurrection Day Luke 24:1-8 Jesus is RISEN!!! I can’t think of anything more wonderful and more beautiful than the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Why? Because it gives me HOPE TODAY. Hope that THIS LIFE is not the END but only the BEGINNING. A. A friend of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 30, 2025

I do ministry in nursing homes & sometimes the residents have the mentality level of toddlers. Colton's simple childlike description of what our Home Sweet Home will be like in Heaven is for Real for Kids will be encouraging to them.

Who here has been on a vacation or trip somewhere? After being on the journey for a while where did you want to be? Where did you want to go? As the saying goes, there’s no place like home! Why is that? Why do we feel drawn to go home? For most of us, one reason is that home is a place where ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist