Sermons on Upside Down Logic Of Heaven:

Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2007

Jacob saw a stairway (ladder) to heaven. What was that dream all about? What, or who is the ladder leading to heaven? This sermon is based on a lesson by Patrick Mead of Rochester Hills, MI.

NOTE: This lesson is based upon a sermon I heard Patrick Mead preach. Patrick preaches in Rochester Hills, MI. Stairway To Heaven (Gen. 28:12-22) Introduction: A. Have you ever seen the Indiana Jones movies? I just watched the “making of” each of those movies and decided I wanted to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Or Here? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Have you ever wished you were someone else’s place, or a different place altogether? Have you ever thought what it would be like to be in the ‘perfect place’? What is that place to you? For me, and maybe for you too, it’s in heaven, with Jesus.

August 16, 2009 – Heaven or Here? Philippians 1:12-26 A home-owner was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and he more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighbourhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. His critical eyes saw things that needed doing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Order Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

God is a God of order. The first picture we have of God in the Bible, is that of a Creator, who takes a formless chaotic mass, and turns it into an orderly universe. Heaven will also be a place of amazing and perfect order

THE ORDER OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:9-21 By Glenn Pease In the sixth century B. C. a boy by the name of Pythagorus grew up with his father, who was a gem-engraver. He noticed that gemstones came in regular geometric shapes. The beryl was a hexagon, the garnet was a 12 sided crystal, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Friend In Heaven

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006

We do have a friend that loves us and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

FRIEND IN HEAVEN TEXT: John 15.13, 14 INTRODUCTION: A. A famous singer has a song entitled, "Friends in low places." B. People seem to like to brag about this very fact. C. Yet at a Christian, we can brag about a fact that others cannot say. D. We can tell, we can sing about a friend in a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Thoughts On Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 11, 2006

1.Heven is a place of joy. 2. Heaven is descibed as a city. 3. Heaven takes seriously the difficulties we are facing now.

I was tremendously impacted by a funeral I once had. The service was for the mother of a member of the church who was a great Christian woman. During the service, one of her former pastors stood to share his gratitude for the life of this woman. He was retired from ministry at the time, and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Order Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The vision God gave John of the New Jerusalem is a vision of precise and exquisite order. Pythagours said, everything can be described in numbers. That was a profound insight, for numbers are the ultimate symbol of order. God is the great mathematician, and everything He has made has a number.

In the sixth century B. C. a boy by the name of Pythagorus grew up with his father, who was a gem-engraver. He noticed that gemstones came in regular geometric shapes. The beryl was a hexagon, the garnet was a 12 sided crystal, and each gem had it's own unique order. This observation was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

Christ puts money in proper perspective.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-33 I. Impermanence of Stuff (Moths, rust and thieves) a. Stock market crash: Oct. 29, 1929 Depression began in US and spread throughout the world. Rich folk were made poor overnight. People committed suicide. Jobs became scarce. “In Chicago, a crowd of men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kiss Of Heaven

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2008

Revival is not a just country wide type outpouring, it starts with us with our hearts with turning to Jesus and asking and allowing him and him alone to be Lord over our all, then we will recive the kiss of heaven as rightness with God and faithfullness m

Life: Some times life can just be a grind a dullness Boredom or even something beyond that a sort of slow death while still breathing as we lose sensitivities to others, to ourselves and just start losing the point of it all, want to be alone apart separate. To me this is deeply depressing and it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2018

Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-24 that my heart always goes where I put God's money.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” In today’s lesson, I want to examine Matthew 6:19-24. Two weeks ago we examined verses 19-21. So, we won’t spend a lot of time on those verses, but will spend more time on verses 22-24. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven Is Real!

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the importance of knowing and proclaiming the truth of heaven. Some wonderous characteristics of heaven are also explained.

HEAVEN IS REAL! In Christian circles we sometimes operate the opposite of the way Jesus did. For example, Jesus hard on the self-righteous, and gentle with sinners. He encountered a rich young man, who asked him how he might please God. Jesus told him to obey the commands. The young man lists ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Colors Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

There is no eloquence adequate to describe the colors of heaven. The colors will be brighter and more beautiful than the brightest rainbow we have ever seen in time.

THE COLORS OF HEAVEN based on Rev.21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2023

Christ's followers are called citizens of heaven, and this message looks at what that means.

Live as Citizens of Heaven Can you remember the last time you received a letter? A letter, not an email but a letter? And not a letter from the CRA or your bank, but a personal letter. A letter from a friend, delivered in an envelope, with a stamp by Canada Post? Seriously, have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Colors Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

One thing is for sure, heaven will be the most colorful place we will ever be. The light of God will bring out every color the mind of God can conceive. It is always light, and never night, and this means never ending color and beauty.

Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. The painter replied, "Lady, there ain't no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bank Of Heaven

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

The investment you make in trusting Christ is the only investment that will pay eternal dividends.

THE BANK OF HEAVEN II Tim. 1:12 INTRO. These are likely the last words of this great old soldier of the Cross. He ends this letter with 4:6. He is in prison, his death sentence already passed against him and he is merely waiting for the time when his soul will fly to be with his Saviour. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist