Sermons on The Way To Heaven:

A New Heaven And A New Earth

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2019

A lot of our focus is the here and now, because we want to serve Jesus faithfully here and now. But John's picture of our future in Revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings!

November 24 Sermon - Revelation 21:1-8 - New Heaven and New Earth If you’ve been here for the past number of weeks I hope you’ve enjoyed the look we’ve had at the churches of the book of Revelation. I’ve done a quick rat-a-tat-tat practical overview of the lessons to those churches and to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Romans 8:19-22, 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help More People Meet Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2019

God wants us to help more people meet Jesus... 1. Because Jesus is our model (vs. 43). 2. Because Jesus is the Messiah (vs. 44-46). 3. Because the need is so massive (vs. 47-48). 4. Because the future is miraculous for all who believe (vs. 49-51).

God Wants Us to Help More People Meet Jesus The Gospel of John John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2016 (Revised June 21, 2019) *If you are a Christian today, let me ask you: How did you meet Jesus? *I know a lady who has an unusual salvation story. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Get Into Heaven?

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

What is Heaven and how can I be sure that I’m heading there?

"When you speak of Heaven, let your face light up. When you speak of Hell, well then, your everyday face will do." ~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon This morning, we’re going to speak about Heaven. So I expect all your faces to light up. In the church, when we talk about Heaven we’re usually talking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

"knocking On Heaven’s Door:" The Friend At Midnight

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 9, 2023

This Sunday in our series, “Parables to Live By,” our of Luke’s gospel, we’ll be looking at the Parable of “The Friend at Midnight,” whose overarching theme is about prayer and our knocking on Heaven’s door for God to hear our plea.

Parables to Live By “Knocking on Heaven’s Door:” The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL0NII1Shs In 1973, Bob Dylan wrote what some consider one of the most famous folk songs in the U.S. It was written for the movie, “Pat Garrett and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Many Paths Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Nov 15, 2010

This is the third sermon is the Legends series. It is about Jesus being the only way to God and heaven.

URBAN LEGENDS: Many Paths Good morning. Well here we are again and we’re going to spend some time today back in the series that we’ve been going through. We’ve been talking about Urban Legends and more specifically we’ve been talking about Spiritual Legends. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

Heaven Bound Pt 6 What Will Heaven Really Be Like? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Wow is this really what heaven will be like. you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

Heaven is Seeing God In the heart of every believer there should be a desire to meet and see God. King David said; “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Jesus Is Jacob’s Ladder

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 10, 2023

Jacob dreamed about a ladder reaching to Heaven. Jesus revealed that He is that ladder, that one way to reach God.

Jacob was a deceiver (Genesis 27). His mother Rebekah came up with a plan. She and Jacob deceived Isaac and stole Esau’s blessing. Esau planned to kill Jacob as soon as their father died. Rebekah heard about Esau’s plan and told Jacob. At Rebekah’s prompting, Issac sent Jacob to Haran to find a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 28:10-15, Genesis 28:21, John 3:17, John 3:14-15, John 1:51, John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5, Acts 4:10, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 146:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Do In Heaven

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 7, 2018

A brief Bible Study Lesson on when do we go to Heaven or Hell and what will we do.

Before we get into what we will do in Heaven let's briefly consider exactly when do we go to heaven or hell. When do we go to heaven? As with numerous Biblical topics, many diverse church groupings under Christianities umbrella believe differently. As a believer, as soon as you die you go to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering That Brought Salvation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Examining the suffering of Jesus that paved the way for salvation

The Suffering of Salvation John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Quick Facts about the resurrection Did it happen? The resurrection is not some fairy tale or wishful thinking. It is an historical fact. The resurrection is not only recorded in the New Testament, the most reliable ancient document in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

'amend Your Way'

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 13, 2020

Our walk with God is predicated on our being obedient to Him. No one lives in disobedience and expect the blessings from God no matter how religious he tries to be. We need to amend our way in conformity to the Word of God.

"This saith the LORD of hosts,the God of Israel,Amend your ways and your doings,and I will cause you to dwell in this place" (Jer 7:3) This message came to Judah through Jeremiah about 612 BC. There was a show of public worship without a corresponding transformation in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listen To The Prophets

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 21, 2022

God often gives us direction through Prophets. Why don’t we listen to him? We don’t like being told we are on the wrong path or going the wrong way. The answer as actually rooted in our psyche.

Listen to the Prophets 21 Aug 22 Richardson TX YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin and John Candy were driving down the freeway after getting spun around and a couple keeps screaming at them, “YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!” Of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 24:24, 2 Peter 2:2-18

Denomination: Other

The Narrow Path To Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Life is filled with choices, and the most important choice we can make is the one that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

The Narrow Path to Life Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) - "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 16:11, Joshua 24:15

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