Sermons on Abundance Of The Heart:

Refresh My Heart

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon shows how Paul’s opening words to Philemon (vv. 1–7) model grace-filled leadership, reminding us that our reputation in Christ matters, forgiveness is the mark of maturity, and we are called to refresh others’ hearts with the same love we’ve received.

Sometimes the most powerful messages come in the smallest packages. That’s true in life, and it’s certainly true in the Bible. Philemon is the shortest letter Paul wrote, just 25 verses. You could read it in under two minutes. But in those 25 verses, Paul lays out a powerful, personal, and deeply ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Is Jesus In Your Heart?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 28, 2024

Jesus invited Simon, James, and John to join him while they were fishing, in a miraculous way. Did Jesus capture your heart? If not, what are you waiting for?

Is Jesus in Your Heart? Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:1 Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; 2 and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouragement For The Down Hearted

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 4, 2024

Everywhere we go, we see or here about people who are having hard times in life. And most of the time, all we see is people thinking about nothing and no one but themselves. Did you know that the Bible encourages us to think of others before ourselves? See for yourself.

“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT We could all use a little encouragement sometimes, right? It’s so easy to become weighed down with the stressors of life. Maybe you find yourself on the precipice of discouragement because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Unrepentant Hearts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways.

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways. This article explores the phenomenon of individuals who refuse to relinquish their evil habits, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:22

Preventing Heart Loss Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2024

To prevent heart loss, declare Christ and demonstrate Christ as you depend on Him.

Mrs. Shank from Olathe, Kansas, talks about a hot summer day when she was sitting near an open window sewing and keeping an eye on her three grandsons playing outside. “Let's play cops and robbers,” said Mike. “I'll be a robber!” Terry and Melvin wanted the same role, so they needed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Psalm 116:3-10, John 15:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Desires Of Every Heart Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

Everyone has a desire. What is yours? I hope your desire fits with God's desire.

At this particular season much preparation is being made to make people happy during Christmas. Buying gifts to give away to satisfy desires of many hearts. Planning trips for family reunions to satisfy the desires of others. In this verse of scripture there are some things every human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Purifying Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025

To purify our hearts is to remove anything that contaminates our relationship with Him—sin, unforgiveness, and worldly distractions.

Title: PURIFYING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9 A pure heart is essential for every believer who desires to walk closely with God. The Bible teaches that a pure heart is the key to receiving from God and experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gain A Heart Of Wisdom

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 25, 2024

A person who sees God's face gets an everlasting understanding about God, because of which he sees everything from an eternal perspective. Eternity and eternal things get hold of him.

The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Psalms 90:10 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 Every verse in Psalm 91 talks about the Eternity of God. It begins with the author describing about God as our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 11, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Becoming (6) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Pure” Matthew 5:1–8 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Marks Of A Wicked Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon we'll explore the biblical connection between evil behavior and foul language, arrogant facial expressions, and haughty body language.

The Bible teaches that our words, actions, and even our body language can reveal the condition of our hearts. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical connection between evil behavior and foul language, arrogant facial expressions, and haughty body language. Foul Mouth (Matthew 12:34, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 21:4, Matthew 12:34

Sermon On A Loving Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 19, 2024

A loving heart is said to describe a person who feels or shows love to others.

Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright once remarked: “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Philippians 2:1-11, Jude 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023

As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arrogance Is The Disease Of Heart. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2023

Psalm 101:5 says, “Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure.”

The Bible makes it clear that arrogance is a disease of the heart. The symptoms include words of contempt and mockery, but the root of the disease is spiritual. Psalm 101:5 says, “Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure.” People who are arrogant are dwelling in pride, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:5, 2 Timothy 3:1

And No Man Takes It To Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 25, 2023

1 of 1. The prophet Isaiah noted an 'environment' in Israel, where an absence of God’s righteous people went unnoticed. The absence of God’s righteous people can go unnoticed by secular society. When/Why/How does an absence of God’s righteous go unnoticed?

“AND NO MAN TAKES IT TO HEART”—Isaiah 57:1-2 Attention: Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only to discover later, that there is something missing from your purchase? You know you had it in the grocery cart, but it’s not there after you got home! You notice immediately that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33