Sermons on The Stars Of The Heavens:

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Wonders Of Heaven

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 13, 2001

To encourage believers to look ahead to the future and to cause unbelievers to hunger for heaven.

The Seven Wonders of Heaven Scripture: II Cor.5:1-12; Rev.22:1-5 HERE’S AN AD I CAME ACROSS RECENTLY: FREE! BEAUTIFUL HOMES to be GIVEN AWAY in a PERFECT CITY with: 100% Pure Water (free) No Light Bills Permanent Pavement Perpetual Lighting Everything New Perfect Climate Nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Even though we may hold citizenship in a country, we are called to live as citizens of heaven

Every year, on July 1, our family can be found near the Saskatchewan Legislature taking part in the Canada Day celebrations. More specifically, you will find us watching the Canadian citizenship ceremony, if they’d let us in on it, or applauding the new citizens from virtually every corner of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Manna From Heaven Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Manna in the wilderness experience of Israel recounts their Pilgrimage to Canaan, the Provision received and God’s Purpose.

MANNA FROM HEAVEN I’m sure you’ve noticed that many of the Old Testament stories have their counterpart or sequel in the New Testament. This isn’t surprising because the Old Testament is supremely a revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. It consistently bears witness to him. “These are the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

He Ascended Into Heaven

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Christ's ascension and glorification means for us today.

Introductory Considerations 1. This Thursday is ascension today - a day on which we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven. Used to be a special service - still for some. Last year someone mentioned that I had not even mentioned or preached on ascension since I had been here. Made promise that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven And How To Get There

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This is an evangelistic message designed to reach the unsaved person.

Scripture: John 14:1 - Title: “Heaven and How To Get There!” Introduction: When Charles Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was a young man he admittedly was very sectarian & very judgmental. He thought he & the people who agreed with him were the only ones going to heaven. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We Not In Heaven?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message encouraging church members to share their faith

WHY ARE WE NOT IN HEAVEN? Proverbs 11:30 INTRO: We are fit for heaven from the day of our salvation. We can’t improve upon our fitness, so why aren’t we already in heaven? Why doesn’t God take us on to heaven when we receive Jesus? I. SUPREME INTEREST OF GOD. God has a desire that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Others Into Heaven

Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 16, 2002

An introduction for kids to telling others about Jesus and sending others by praying for and giving to missionaries. It also includes an invitation to accept Christ in the middle. Can be used as is, or in parts.

Getting Others Into Heaven One day there was a really kind rich man. This man really loved little kids, so he thought of something he could do for them. One day it hit him. He would build an amusement park. This would be the biggest and best amusement park in the whole world. There would be rides ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Not Get To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 19, 2002

A sermon outlining the ways people think they will get to heaven.

How to NOT Get to Heaven Various Scriptures May 19, 2002 Introduction There is a story of Billy Graham when he was visiting a city for one of his crusades. He had finished writing a letter and began to look for a place to mail it. Walking around the city for a while, he came across a young boy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 15:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Will You Go To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the conditions Jesus gave for going to heaven.

Luke Series #66 May 26, 2002 Title: Will You Go To Heaven? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 13 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of that book. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007

1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage Not Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 21, 2007

To show why an unequal yoke in marriage is ill advised.

The Unequal Yoke “A Marriage Never Made In Heaven” Aim: To show the problems related to the unequal yoke in marriage, and to give guidelines in choosing a mate. Text: 2Corinthians 6:14 cf. Nehemiah 13:23-29 Introduction: The Word of God plainly declares that a child of God is not to be united in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put together, let no one tear asunder.” Both Jesus’ words and Christian wedding ceremonies emphasize a cent

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series A Marriage Made in Heaven Genesis 2:18-25 Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ