Sermons on Three Heavens:

A Dove Descending From Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

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

Extreme Makeover Heaven Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#9] EXTREME MAKEOVER: HEAVEN EDITION Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction: Reality shows have become extremely popular over the last couple of years. One of these reality shows is called “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. In this show a construction team ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Will We Eat In Heaven?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2005

A sermon on church fellowship meals and the wedding supper of the lamb. Warning: the congregation will want to eat after this one. (Some material taken from an article on the web about reasons why we eat)

Evening Service for 8/14/2005 The Wedding Supper of the Lamb Introduction: A. (Rev 19:6 NIV) Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (Rev 19:7 NIV) Let us rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna - Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2006

Manna for Israel. Christ our living Bread for us.

Manna - Bread from Heaven John Brentz, a friend of Luther, and one of the stalwarts of the Reformation, incurred the hatred of Charles V who made many attempts to kill the minister. Hearing that a troop of Spanish cavalry was on the way to arrest him, he cast himself upon God in prayer. At once the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Song In Heaven" Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006

This is a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

A NEW SONG IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 5:8-14 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The worthy Lamb has taken the book that He alone could open. Immediately upon His receiving of the book the atmosphere changed. The weeping has now turned to singing. The tense ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Different Levels Of Rewards In Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005

Message from the sermon series answering questions asked about Heaven.

A story is told about a preacher and a New York City cab driver who died on the same day and was greeted in Heaven by Peter. The preacher received a small cottage but the cab driver received this large magnificent mansion. The preacher was a little bit disturbed by this turn of events and decided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As A Citizen Of Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Oct 10, 2005

Christians must understand their roles as citizens of Heaven here on earth so that they can maximize their full potential as one who is called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth!

Joel Osteen writes in his book a true story about a famous golfer who was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a golf tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro. They played golf for several days, and enjoyed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Question About Heaven #2 Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

QUESTION: I have heard Heaven mentioned as having different levels (i.e. 1st Heaven, 2nd Heaven, 3rd Heaven). Are there levels of Heaven?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven #2” Text: I Corinthians 3:9-15 OPENING JOKE: “The Pastor and the Bus Driver” After the preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that the church bus driver had been given a higher place than he had. “I don’t understand,” he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Everyone Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Salvation

Introduction: According to the gospel of John (John 10:22.), our Lord had gone into Jerusalem for the eight-day Feast of Dedication. It was during this week that our Lord healed the blind man and was confronted by the Pharisees after he taught about the good shepherd who lays down his life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Securing Your Place In Heaven

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2001

An exposition of John 14:6

SECURING YOUR PLACE IN HEAVEN—John 14:6 Securing your future Bobby & Freddy best friends/ Bobby asks Freddy, ‘Do you know that you’re going to Heaven?’ Freddy immediately answers, ‘Sure! Don’t you?’ Bobby says, ‘No, not really, How come you know?’ Freddy says, "Well, I figure, I’ll just run in & ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING?

BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING? I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE -- NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GOD A. (:1) Natural Revelation "the heavens" "their expanse" "publish, declare, proclaim" -- very conspicuous, noticeable revelation; not hidden B. (:1) Content: The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Dec 11, 2001

You must be born again

Who can go the Heaven? John 3:3-5 (NASB95) 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus *said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Heaven

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 26, 2001

Four insights about Christmas from heaven’s perspective from the book of Revelation.

Note: This Sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "Hung on a Tree" Jesus doesn’t deserve to be hung on a tree. Truer words could not be spoken, that Jesus did not deserve to be hung on a wooden cross to suffer for the sins of the human race. Yet that’s exactly what happened, and in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational