Sermons on An Achan Heart:

The Hardening Of The Heart Of Pharaoh

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2013

The idea of God hardening Pharaoh's heart gnaws at our sensibilities... but we know that the LORD is sovereign not only in His mercy, but also in His judgement.

THE HARDENING OF PHARAOH’S HEART. Romans 9:17-18. The book of Genesis ends with a delightful illustration of how God works all things, even bad things, for the good of His people. Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers, but found his promotion in Egypt. As Prime Minister he was able to bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2014

It is important to restore not only the form of New Testament Christianity, but also the heart of New Testament Christianity. One word that sums up the heart of New Testament Christianity is COMMITMENT.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In The Heart Of A Believer? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some of the greatest things ever accomplished in this world have simply been accomplished because people refused to quit. A big oak tree is nothing more than an acorn that refused to give ground. It just hung on. There’s great value in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1. This letter is very autobiographical, very personal. Paul is revealing his personality, revealing his heart to them. In fact, in these verses today we are going to find the first personal pronouns “I”, “me” or “my” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Written In The Hearts Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

How shall we be judged on judgment day? For what we know or what we do?

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:12-16 “Truth Written in the Hearts” November 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 2:12-16 For just as many as “without law” ( the gentiles), sin, ” shall perish “without law: so also, as many as are” in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man With A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014

What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

What's In Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart, not a matter of externals.

On Halloween this year I was on Facebook when I ran across this post from Christian singer Natalie Grant: I've had many people over the years ask me if I "celebrate" Halloween. I don't celebrate evil. Or darkness. Or witches, ghosts and goblins. But I DO celebrate kids. And princesses. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Servants Heart

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 4, 2015

As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we want for our world to know Jesus like we do, then we need to serve and sacrifice like he did.

Developing a SERVANTS Heart Mark 10:43-45 INTRO. This morning, I want to share a message with you in acrostic form about what the are youth are doing today…which is being a SERVANT. As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Certain Kind Of Heart

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 5, 2015

2 Chronicles 16:9 shows us that God is looking for a certain kind of heart. He will use anyone who has a heart for Him.

A Certain Kind of Heart 2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (NKJ) A mountain climber was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff. She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart's Desire Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

God knows our heart and wants us to know His desire for us.

What is it you want most in your life? What is it that makes you tick? What’s your heart’s desire? Physically the human heart is amazing instrument of God’s creation: From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

We can trust our heart as we obey God.

We have all heard the expression, “Follow your heart.” But what does that mean? Maybe it’s a work of fiction, like Narnia, or Lord of the Rings? Is following your heart a “gut-feeling,” “intuition,” “logic or reason,” or something we just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

What does it mean to have a heart for prayer?

Webster’s dictionary defines prevailing as having superior force or influence. When we think of prayer as believers, as children of God do you describe your prayer life as having superior force or influence with God? I believe one thing that will mark a person who has influence with men and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd Of My Heart

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Feb 19, 2015

We have heard many teachings/exhortations about our Lord Jesus as our shepherd and we have heard preaching on Psalms 23.But how many of us really understand and grasp or even internalize how good our Shepherd is?

Intro: We have heard many teachings/exhortations about our Lord Jesus as our shepherd. From last year’s monthly theme “Jesus our Shepherd” we have heard preaching on Psalms 23 and all of us know the characters of our Shepherd in one of the famous chapter in the Bible. But how ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2015

Guard your heart my friend. Beware, as we serve God that are heart problems that can bring spiritual death. What causes heart trouble? Prepare yourself and thrive in the storms.

GUARD YOUR HEART, BEWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON, OR CONDENSE SOME OF THE MATERIAL. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mother-Heart Of God

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Matthew 23:37 , how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,

THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD If your Mother never did any thing right, she did one thing totally right…She Had You and You Are Anointed of God. Thank God for your Mother. Isaiah 66:12 For the Lord says, See, I will make her peace like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Foursquare

The Heart Of Authentic Worship

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 21, 2015

We often mistake the means of worship for worship itself!

WORSHIP: The Heart of Authentic Worship CORE VALUE: Worship is always worship! While there are a variety of fish, a fish is always a fish. Biologically, a fish is never a tree. A fish is never an insect. It doesn’t matter if it’s caught in a lake in Africa or a bayou in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God