In Sermon Illustrations: "Pure Heart"

Broken Heart

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

In Fox’s Book of Martyrs, there is the story of a 26 year old mother named Perpetua. The early church was growing dramatically and she came to faith in Jesus. The Roman government was trying to get her to renounce her faith but she refused. They threw her in prison. Her father came and begged her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Tags: Grief

Denomination: Methodist

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 21, 2019

Matthew Henry, the famous Bible scholar, was once accosted by thieves and robbed of his billfold. He wrote these memorable words in his diary: "Let me be thankful, first, because I have never been robbed before; second, although they took my billfold, they did not take my life; third, ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Complaining

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Heart

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2021

Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. KJV This does not mean you sugar coat the Word, but rather choose words or actions that do not offend in such a way no one wants to listen. Too many times Christians are rude and crude not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Tags: Wisdom, Speech, Lips, Sweetness, Prudent  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

HEARTBEAT? DO WE EVER SAY: THANK YOU? DO WE EVER GET TIRED AND WEARY? DO WE EVER LISTEN TO HEAR THE HEART BEAT OF GOD? John 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. On the average your heart beats around 70 times a minute, 100,800 TIMES A DAY. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Tags: Faithful, Heart

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026

A heart transplant doesn’t make a sick heart healthier. It removes the failing heart completely and replaces it with a living one. After surgery, the patient doesn’t just act alive— they are alive. They don’t breathe because they’re disciplined. They breathe because they have a new source of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Tags: Faith, New Creation

Denomination: Other

It Is The Heart That Makes A Man Rich. He Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, ...read more

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The Heart Has Reasons That Reason Does Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The heart has reasons that reason does ...read more

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The Human Heart Is Vast Enough To Contain All ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The human heart is vast enough to contain ...read more

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The Best And Most Beautiful Things In The World ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. ...read more

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The Human Heart Is Like A Ship On A Stormy Sea ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing ...read more

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In Making Our Decisions, We Must Use The Brains ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In making our decisions, we must use the brains that God has given us. But we must also use ...read more

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The Heart Has Eyes That The Brain Knows Nothing ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The heart has eyes that the brain ...read more

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There Is Only One Quality Worse Than Hardness Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is only one quality worse than hardness of the heart and that ...read more

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And Now Here Is My Secret, A Very Simple ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what ...read more

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To Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve Isnt A Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To wear your heart on your sleeve isnt a very good plan; you should wear it ...read more

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We Know The Widest Thing In The Universe Is Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We know the widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. And one of the worlds greatest tragedies is that we allow our hearts to ...read more

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Let Your Heart Soar As High As It Will. Refuse ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Let your heart soar as high as it will. ...read more

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Dont Be Reckless With Other Peoples Hearts, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dont be reckless with other peoples hearts, and dont put up with people ...read more

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The Heart Is The Chief Feature Of A Functioning ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The heart is the chief feature of a ...read more

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God Will Accept A Broken Heart, But He Must ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God will accept a broken heart, but He must ...read more

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