Sermons on A Genuine Heart:

Our Christian Legacy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

In our world where trying to get ahead of one another seems to be the rule, God asks us to consider a new reality: to love genuinely and reciprocally, to clutch that which is good and to compete to show the most integrity.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind when you die? I’m not talking about a physical legacy such as the things you own. I’m talking about how you want people to remember you. The type of legacy you leave behind will depend on the kind of life you lead on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Anglican

Intense Integrity Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013

In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 33:4, James 1:27, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 13:17, John 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Topics: Heart Examination

Clean Hands Or Clean Heart? Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 10, 2012

In this passage, Jesus is dealing with very religious people who allowed their traditions replace the authority of God’s Word. Jesus is not impressed with religious ritual or tradition, rather He is concerned with the condition of our hearts.

The Gospel of Mark #18 – “Clean Hands or Clean Heart?” Mark 7:1-23 Intro – 1. ILL – A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fitting Sacrifice

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 10, 2016

the cost, quality and willlingness of our sacrifices makes them fitting or unacceptable

“A Fitting Sacrifice” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 David P. Nolte We all make sacrifices in many areas of life. Parents sacrifice for their children, and children for their parents. Spouse sacrifices for spouse. We make sacrifices for our friends. We make sacrifices for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Love - Sacrifice Isn't Optional Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

The people of Jesus know how to sacrifice. Genuine followers of Jesus know what it means to be faithful and experience joy in suffering. How about you? Are you weird like that?

We're in the second week of our series "defining love" last time we talked about how genuine love, God's love, isn't normal. We defined love as faithful and that the result of faithfulness is joy. We talked about how our culture defines love in a million different ways, but, God defines love much ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3: Some People Never Learn Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 13, 2021

“It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes.”

Outline of Judges 2: A. National apostasy. 2:1–15 B. Divine mercy. 2:16–23 Transition: The book of Judges is NOT only a past history, this book also is about God’s people today. Spiritual Lessons: 1. All sorrow does not equate with genuine repentance. Vv. 1-5 Read: verse 1-5 A. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 3, 2019

Mary anoints Jesus with very expensive oils worth a year's wages.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 7, 2019 John 12:1-8 Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship “Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.” Verse 1 As we delve into today’s gospel reading, let’s look behind the scenes just a bit. This ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesús Es Nuestro Daño Colateral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2020

Todos sufriremos daños colaterales en nuestras vidas. ¿Nos acercará más a Dios? Nuestro pecado hizo daño colateral a Jesús.

Jesús es nuestro daño colateral 24 de mayo de 2020 Job 1: 1-12 1 Pedro 1: 1-9 Imagina estar en guerra por un momento. La misión de tu escuadrón es infiltrarse en una ciudad y localizar un edificio, porque se está utilizando para fabricar armas para el enemigo. Ubicas ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 2:1-13, 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 16, 2024

What if we really sought God's will and not ours?

What If Mark 3:24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Good News To The Poor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on God’s heart for the poor.

“Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have been a divided house. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Narrow Minded Christ Followers Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

Being a genuine Christ follower requires more than just our words or actions – it requires a heart to know Jesus.

When I first began to prepare the message this week, I had a nice attention catching illustration that I was going to use to open the sermon. But the more that I worked on the message this week, the more I became convinced that this is such an important message that I don’t want to waste even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Face Hard Reality, Not Fantasy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God desires genuine worship from our hearts, not just rituals, and we must align ourselves with His divine will and justice.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage from the book of Amos that's as challenging as it is enlightening. We're going to take a good, hard look at the hard reality of God's justice, the fantasy of false worship, and the mighty hand of God. Now, before we read ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Topics: Justice, Supreme

Intimacy With Christ: The Joy Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts and ensure our worship of God is genuine, wholehearted, and reflected in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It's always a joy to be in the presence of our loving Father, together with each one of you, and today we have a beautiful opportunity to deepen our understanding of the life we are called to live as followers of Jesus Christ. Our focus today is on the book of Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Topics: True Worship, Rewards