Sermons on A Heart Forgiven:

Heart Check

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008

The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 24, 2008

There are two types of hearts that we deal with as Christians, one that is carnal and one that is spiritual, one that is controlled by sin and the other that is controlled by the Savior.

The Burning Heart Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 39 Main Verse: Psalms 39:3 - My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, The Introduction The Consideration of a Closed Heart- 39:1-6 The Confession of an Open Heart- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Randy Dickson on Jul 27, 2008

To live above sin we must hide the word of God in our heart. He who controlls the heart wins the battle.

Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Introduction We are certainly at war. A spiritual war. The biggest part of this war is fought in our own hearts. The Psalmist knew that he who controls the heart wins. Who or what is in control of your heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Holiness

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2008

The greatest man or woman of God can perform the most menial tasks willingly. Plus, the most lowly of jobs can actually be the most mighty works for God if you combine two things: wisdom and God’s Spirit. Learn how it worked in the life of Stephen.

In a lot of ways chapters 6 and 7 mirror the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, chosen to serve, healed and performed miracles while contending with the intransigent religious leadership and preaching the gospel, then was arrested and tried for attacking Moses (supposedly) and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Heart Of Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 3, 2008

When Peter said these words. It cut to the hearts of those who heard. Will they cut to yours too?

Cut to the Heart Have you ever talked to someone who just wasn’t listening. You feel as though you are talking to a wall, unmoved and uncaring. Or even worse have you been heard and then ignored. Parents, how many times have we warned our children, not to do something or they will get hurt. No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

A Holiday Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflections Of The Heart

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 16, 2008

Your personal identity resides in your soul. As John Lawson once said, if your soul is stolen, that’s the ultimate “identity theft.” The most dangerous thief of all isn’t out to steal your worldly goods. After all, possessions can be replaced, but your s

A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

A Heart Of Wallet Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

Where is your heart?

Money August 17th, 2008 A Heart of Wallet Next week we are going to begin a series on the book of Hebrews. But before we get to that we need to finish our discussion on money. We talked about it a few weeks ago but there is more that needs to be said. Money is a big part of our lives and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and the communion meditation for Sunday, April 5, 2009

I begin this morning with this question: (Slide 1) How is your heart this morning? How many here think that when you hear that question, immediately think of your physical heart? How many of your ‘inner’ heart? We can interpret this question in two ways. The first way has to do with the state of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21

Denomination: Church Of God

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 14, 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