Sermons on After The Heart Of God:

Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Divine Recognition, Expectation Vs Reality, Jesus' Identity, Spiritual Perception

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

He Was Silent Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus' silence during His trials was a fulfillment of prophecy and a demonstration of His divine nature and love for humanity.

Hey guys, let's dive into an epic story today. It's about a hero who did something so mind-blowing, it changed the world forever. This hero is Jesus, and the story is about His last 36 hours on earth. Today we're going to zoom in on a prophecy from Isaiah 53 - His silence during His trials. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:12-14, Mark 15:3-5, John 3:16

Topics: Divine Silence, Biblical Trials, Jesus' Suffering, Spiritual Endurance

Raising Christlike Children Part 2 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Sep 18, 2009

This sermon is part 2 in a series. It looks at intimacy between parents and developing a whole family that serves like Christ serves us.

Raising Christlike Children part 2 This is part 2 in a series on Raising Christlike Children. Last week I touched on the idea that some parents say, “Hold it, Stop the train. I want to get off. My parents weren’t educated, but they just loved us, and we turned out all right. So why make such a big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Forms Of Greed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2009

A sermon on greed from Ephesians 5:3-14

Sermon for 11/15/2009 Greed from Ephesians 5:3-14 Introduction: An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Happening So Fast

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

The crucifixion must have been devastating to Jesus' followers and the resurrection…well…that must have been scary and exhilarating at the same time. And it all happened so fast! It didn’t give them much time to process in their minds what was happening.

Introduction Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 So many of us are overly comfortable with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we have a hard time understanding what it was like for those who experienced it as it was happening. How would you have liked to have been one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Confidence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show that JESUS is our Confidence Personified and He will keep, protect and preserve us from dangers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence? Yes. JESUS is my Confidence. Proverbs 3:26 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our Confidence Personified and He will keep, protect and preserve us from dangers. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 3:26 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 12, 2017

The disciples learned much about themselves and the Lord as they encountered a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Is it possible this storm was experienced for their benefit? I think so, and our storms can be opportunities for growth.

The Master of the Storm Mark 4: 35-41 Our text today reveals the end of a long day of teaching for our Lord. The evening had come, and night was soon approaching. While the disciples may have been unaware, Jesus had made the decision to journey to the other side of the Sea of Galilee that night. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Of Adulteress Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2017

As our Lord was setting in the temple area teaching the people, there is this hullabaloo outside. Then here comes these religious rulers dragging a woman with her clothes in disarray, her hair all disheveled, defiant, and resisting them.

Jerusalem Lesson: Forgiveness of Adulteress John 7:53-8:11 Chapter 7 told of Jesus teaching during the Feast of Tabernacles and the great stir He caused among the Sadducees and Pharisees. They tried to have Him arrested, but couldn’t, because His time had not yet come. And then the feast was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Deny Gravity - It Hurts! Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015

Peter and John looked the religious leaders in the eyes, which truth would actually be heard? Peter and John were determined to make sure it would be their truth that would stand the test of time.

INTRODUCTION: We had been out in the field for about a week moving from one position to another. This time we had stopped for a short rest. It was late in the morning, probably around 2am so I was standing around with several Marines when one of them asked, “Hey Chaps do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:20

Denomination: Methodist

Be An Andrew! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 13, 2023

Based on John 1:40-42 - Challenges hearers to "be an Andrew" & bring people to Jesus.

“BE AN ANDREW!” John 1:40-42 FBCF – 3/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of interesting names of people in the Bible – Dodo (2 Sam. 23:24), Ichabod (1 Sam. 4:21) , Uz & his brother Buz (Gen. 22:21), Gomer (Hos. 1:3), Mash & Mushi (Gen. 10:23; Ex. 6:19). One man fathered 7 kids & named ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Overflowing Cup

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

David tells us in Psalm 23:5 that he is experiencing the "Overflow." The "Overflow" is only experienced by those Sheep who have declared the LORD to be their Only Shepherd, and are seeking to bring every aspect of their life under the Total Lordship of J

"My Cup Runneth Over." Jesus said that one of His objectives for entering this time-space continuum, which we call Earth, was that we might have life on a permanent basis, and that we might enjoy the possession of living More Abundantly. Said Jesus in St. John 10:10, "I am come that they might ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

What The Women Found At The Well

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

When this women left her house with her water pot, she never realized what would happen that day. If she could only find one thing to satisfy her and fill the empitness..........and then she meet Jesus.

Introduction: When this women left her house with her water pot, she never realized what would happen that day. She had lived her life with a longing to fill an empty void in her life. Throughout her life, she had tried to fill this void with many things. Every attempt was a failure because she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist