Sermons on Thinking On Heaven:

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013

Although God took Adam to Eden which was heaven on earth, he was placed there for training so that he could fulfill his earthly prophetic purpose. God told Adam that the whole earth was his to control. But Adam was not ready for this mandate. God walked w

The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Heaven Adam’s purpose God spoke prophetically over Adam and explained his purpose which included man’s purpose for the earth. Genesis 1:28 - Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Charismatic

True Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 1, 2024

Jesus is the only source of salvation who can bring us forgiven and restored back into an intimate relationship with God the Father. Forsake the world, self, and those things that cannot nourish us spiritually.

JESUS HAS JUST FINISHED FEEDING THE 5,000 AND IS DEPARTING THE AREA. HE HAD JUST DISPLAYED HIS POWER AND AUTHORITY AND REVEALED THE GLORY OF GOD. ONE WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE SEARED IN THE MEMORY OF ALL 5,000 PEOPLE. NOT QUITE! WE ARE TOLD, BY SCRIPTURE, THAT THEY WERE ACTUALLY A BIT OFFENDED THAT ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Much Is That Worth To You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 6: 19 – 34

Matthew 6: 19 – 34 How Much Is That Worth To You? 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Names Are Written In Heaven

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 16, 2006

As born again Christians we have many reasons to rejoice. In this sermon we look at REJOICING BECAUSE OUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN IN HEAVEN, in the LAMB"S BOOK OF LIFE.

OUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN IN HEAVEN: SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: LUKE 10:20 ’Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you, but rather REJOICE, BECAUSE YOUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN DOWN IN HEAVEN.’ ---------------- <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< ----------------- INTRODUCTION: AS CHRISTIANS, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 3, 2013

Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the Millennium and the final judgment of the lost, along with the destruction of the old earth.

#11~ Rev.21: NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH 8-31-13 Today we'll talk for a few minutes to do with a few of these verses in Rev.21: In this chapter we see that the history of time is finished; the history of eternity as we think of it is about to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

: So far in this series we’ve looked at: what is the kingdom of heaven, and where is the kingdom of heaven? Today we are going to look at: who are the kingdom people?

INTRO: A couple in Southern California were planning to get married, but before they were able to get married, they were swallowed up by an earthquake. The next thing they knew, they were standing together in heaven. As soon as they were presented to St. Peter for processing, they asked Peter if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unwrapping Heavens Greatest Gift

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 4, 2014

This message is from the greatest verse in all the Bible. as we un wrap and rightly divide this verse we see why God's Love is the greatest gift ever.

Unwrapping Heavens Greatest Gift John 3:12-17 Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main post office found an unstamped, handwritten, envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Family In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Despite our current limited understanding, God promises we will one day see Him clearly, fully known and loved, reunited and whole in His presence.

If you’ve ever peered through a fogged-up bathroom mirror and tried to make sense of the face staring back, you know the feeling. Shapes are there. Outlines are there. But clarity? It waits. Life often feels like that—hints without the whole picture, music through a wall, daylight under a door. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Topics: Afterlife, Recognition

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006

(Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-16

Denomination: *other

Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005

1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Final Destinations – Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2018

A study in the Gospel of Luke Luke 16: 19 – 31

Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations – Heaven or Hell 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Have The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2004

You Have the Key to Heaven 1) Guard it! 2) Share it!

Daniel Habben You Have the Key to Heaven Revelation 3:7-13 1) Guard it! December 12th, 2004 2) Share it! Is there anything worse than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist