Sermons on A Humble Heart:

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Case Of Heartburn

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 4, 2022

The two men that were going back to Emmaus, missed history's most noteworthy event since they were excessively centered around their own personal frustrations and issues.

A Case of Heartburn Luke 24:13-35 In verses 13-16: The two men walking toward Emmaus were so caught up in themselves and their own problems that they did not see Jesus or even recognize Him. Undoubtedly, they had heard His preaching, the various parables, and what He was teaching about Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Returns To Jordan.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2022

Jesus escapes the clutches of His opponents.

JESUS RETURNS TO JORDAN. John 10:37-42. JOHN 10:37. Jesus insisted upon the evidence of “the works of my Father” which He was doing. By this He meant that the miracles that He was performing were signs of the veracity of His claim to be the Son of God. Without the proof of His miracles, people ...read more

Scripture: John 10:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeding Our Souls Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches about having a heart filled with thanksgiving

Feeding Our Souls CCCAG, March 26th, 2022 Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, 16-23 If you are one of the people who listen to us by podcast and never actually seen the person speaking, I have more than a few extra pounds. I started gaining weight after I left the military and started jobs that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Broken Fragments

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2023

Broken fragments have been defined as small particles that have become detached from something larger or whole.

Eva Ashwood, a female author of several novels once remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with being broken. Some things aren’t meant to be whole. And some things don’t need to be fixed. Some things are broken and aren’t meant to be fixed. But that doesn’t mean they’re fine the way they are. It just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 66:2

A Connected Holy Moment Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 19, 2023

Our God is so awesome that He can combine two Holy Moments between unlikely people for His glory.

Introduction Before Mother’s Day, I began a new series called “I Yearn for More Holy Moments with God.” And in that first sermon of this series, I shared with you the Holy Moment between God and Jonah before Jonah agreed to go to Nineveh to preach as God had asked him. Today, I want to share a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-5, Acts 10:9-16, Acts 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Barzillai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023

Hold on to people who had helped you in your wilderness experience! One such man with a heart of gold is Barzillai!

Barzillai 2 Samuel 19:31”Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was very old, being eighty years old; and he had sustained the king while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 12, 2018

Living a Life of Thanksgiving

1. Life in relationship with God is filled with blessings (vv. 1-2) • Gratitude, Song, Praise • Passionate, with life, energy • Psalm 34:-12 (Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech, who drove him out, and he departed.) • Psalm 66:1-4: "Shout joyfully to God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Commandments Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2018

Part seven of this series focuses on the sixth commandment which says "You shall not kill."

The Ten Commandments Part 7 Scriptures: Exodus 20:13; 21:12-17; Ezekiel 33:8-9 Matthew 5:21-24 This is part seven of my series the Ten Commandments. This morning we will examine the sixth commandment found in Exodus 20:13 which say “You shall not kill.” As I have done in the past, we will examine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:8-9, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. THIS MESSAGE SHARES SOME WAYS TO OVERCOME THIS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD.

THE PROBLEM OF LONLINESS MATTHEW 27:33-50 A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED VARIOUS MEANS OF COPING WITH LONLINESS, FROM MEDITATION TO MEDICATION, BUT ALL SEEMS TO BE A LOSING BATTLE AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Means You Get Onboard Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

What does it mean to be saved? That's a question I asked the kids in VBS this year. None of them could tell me. Is this concept that we don't explain well enough in the Church? Maybe it's time to revisit how are we saved.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- What does it mean to be saved? Why do I need to be saved and from what? Last week our nation was once again shocked by violence. At least 31 people were killed in mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. On Saturday a gunman shot and killed at least ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45, Matthew 6:19-21, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generosity

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 7, 2019

Generosity is a fruit (gift) of the Holy Spirit and we all have some of this gift dwelling within us. We should work it out and start giving to worthy persons or causes.

GENEROSITY What is generosity? the quality of being kind and generous. Generosity: giving your attention, time, abilities, money, and compassion freely to others. We often think of generosity as the decision to donate money to a worthy cause or buy a meal for someone on the street. Those are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dynamics Of Christ’s Servants

Contributed by James Snyder on May 22, 2017

To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.

(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Is. . .! - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 1, 2017

A journey through the book of Hebrews to discover who Jesus Is. . .! In this section, Jesus offers us REST!

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:1-12 July 2, 2017 Has anyone ever warned you that you should not do something? Sometimes when people warn us, we don’t take them seriously. Sometimes we think they are just being over-protective or they don’t want us to have fun, or they’re just being nags. Ever been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024

This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist