Sermons on A Heart Empowered:

Paul's Heart Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Even from prison Paul experiences the joy of being a Christian and love for the church.

“Paul’s Heart” Today we begin our series in Philippians. You may remember that I have called the Book of Philippians, the “antidepressant” book of the Bible. I have found that every non-medicinal method I learned as a counselor for treating depression and anxiety is covered in this book. So while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jun 22, 2009

Discover the real worship.

The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 Today we’ll talk about: WORSHIP. Now when some people hear the word WORSHIP, they think of the singing part of a church service. But the truth is that worship is far more than singing some songs. In fact, every part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Adventist

Matters Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2009

Seek to please God more than man. Seek to bless others more than self. Seek to do everything out of love more than anything else.

THE MOST PROUD THING The President of Moody Bible Institute tells this story: A young man from school took the bus to class. It was crowded. Before the conductor came around to take the fare, he had gotten off at the school without paying. Later on, he remembered it. And he thought, "That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2009

The loving Father extends love, forgiveness and grace. Those who have erred, failed and fallen, needs our love and help.

I wish all fathers a blessed Father’s Day. God bless you. • Since it is Father’s Day, I like to look at a parable Jesus shared regarding a loving father – Luke 15:11-32. • Jesus uses this parable to describe the love of God, our heavenly Father. Jesus tells us 3 parables in a row in this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #3 This sermon talks about what holiness looks like. Taken from "Whatever Became of Holiness" by Steve Deneff

The Heart of the Matter Leviticus 11:43-45 Do not defile yourselves by any of these creatures. Do not make yourselves unclean by means of them or be made unclean by them. I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:43-45

Denomination: Nazarene

A Choice Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Final sermon in the series God or the World

God or the World #4 A Choice of the Heart Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Israel enjoyed the blessings for less than 1000 years. They entered the land of Canaan about 1400 BC and Babylon conquered Israel about 587 BC. In addition, many times during this period, Israel disobeyed God and was chastened. This ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Hearts Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007

God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2006

We as humans struggle with serving anyone but ourselves. Even as Christians we have a hard time having a true servant’s heart. Jesus shares some hard words, but they are also comforting and freeing when we realize the joys of being a servant.

Let’s face it. We don’t really like being servants. We don’t like to serve others and we don’t like to be under another’s authority. For us in the U.S. much of that stems from the 1960’s when everyone was told to question authority. We were told that anyone over 30 was the enemy. Now no one born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Heart Of Renewal Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 13, 2006

Spiritual Renewal cannot be contrived. It only comes at the hand of God as he works in the hearts of men turned toward him.

The Heart of Renewal Introduction (Introduction was not recorded) Key Point: If God is at the heart of our plans, by His hand renewal will come. Transition: How can we ensure that Renewal will come? 1. Seek God’s Plans for Renewal Nehemiah 2:12 Then I arose in the night, I and a few men ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Holiness

A Willing Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: *other

Noah's Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 3, 2007

A sermon that looks at the heart and discusses how we can have a heart like Noah with all the resultant blessings

Very early in the scriptures there is an account of three hearts:- GE 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. 6 The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2007

Sixth in a series from Ephesians. We respond to God’s blessings by getting to knw Him better.

I¡¦m sure that many of you this week followed the bizarre story of NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak. Nowak, a 43 year old married mother of 3, apparently had a romantic interest in a fellow astronaut with whom she had trained together. Jealous of another woman who she believed also had a romantic interest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist