Sermons on what is heaven like:

Does God Like Me? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 2, 2014

Even after you come to know Jesus we often feel that though God may love us because of Jesus, He doesn’t like us very well. Learn the truth about how God feels about you and the destiny He has for you.

As God chose us (vs 4), picked us out from among others, before the universe began, so now He sets the course of the universe to a particular outcome for us—that in essence is predestination. Predestined us The Greek word pro-orizo means “to set a boundary, to mark out a thing in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

What Is God Like? The Prodigal

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 23, 2004

The Parable of the Prodigal is not really about the younger son; Jesus told it to illustrate what God is like, not what sinners are like.

Fourth Sunday in Lent — March 21, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 What Is God Like? The Prodigal R________ (Rejected) R________ (Running) R________ (Restoring) W ________ (Waiting) prod·i·gal adj 1. recklessly extravagant, spendthrift 2. giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

What Change Loks Like Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

What If You Miss Heaven?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Aug 5, 2019

If you miss Heaven you must consider that you rejected God’s promise, , His plan for salvation, or you have fallen away from the truth!

We have all had the experience of missing something. If you miss an appointment, you make another one. If you miss a phone call they can call again. If you miss a meal, you can eat later. Some misses are not so easy to correct! If you miss your plane you’re stuck for hours at the airport trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes Heaven Special

Contributed by John White on Dec 6, 2017

A glimpse into the wonders of heaven

What Makes Heaven Special John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Sacrifice Like?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 28, 2008

Why was Cain’s sacrifice unacceptable to God?

GENESIS 4:1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are visible in all our lives if we are following Jesus.

Introduction: Last week we looked at why a life of faith is possible. It is because of who Jesus is and what He has done for us in bringing us to God. Now today we want to take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What A Disciple Looks Like Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of what a disciple is supposed to look like.

WHAT A DISCIPLE LOOKS LIKE - Matthew 28:16-20 This very familiar passage is known as the Great Commission. It records one of the last times Jesus spoke to His disciples and the mission He gave them when He left. He said, “Go and make disciples.” The mission Jesus gave to those gathered that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

[Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Heavens And New Earth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 26, 2023

What will heaven be like

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. # And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 28, 2002

Jesus uses four analogies to teach truths about the Kingdom of Heaven

Saxlingham 28-07-02 The Kingdom of Heaven - Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Jesus uses four different analogies concerning the kingdom of God, in our Gospel reading. The first analogy is his comparison of the Kingdom of heaven with a mustard seed The second analogy is his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52

Denomination: Anglican

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 7, 2017

A message about heaven.

"There's No Place like Home" Revelation 21:1-8 Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist