Sermons on An Obedient Heart:

The Gift Of A Cheerful Heart

Contributed by James May on Jul 15, 2002

A message on Tithing with some humor mixed in. Pointed and effective.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Test Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 11, 2006

This message examines the heart and the play on words...do you have a "whole-heart" or a "hole-heart" - Using scripture the difference becomes obvious...especially when we talk about money and stewardship of our possessions.

The Test of Two Hearts…Whole or Hole? Matthew 6:19-21 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With A King's Heart

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

CALLS US TO BE SERVANTS

THE PROBLEM WITH A KING’S HEART Matt 2:1-8 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Think! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 21, 2012

Peace of mind comes to those who think obediently. Paul gives us great instruction here and promises that the God of peace will be with us as we practice Christian thinking and doing.

Can you control your thoughts? Not that you have absolute and total charge over everything that goes on in your mind, but, can you decide to think about something if asked? If you can’t, we need to get help for you. Perhaps I should start all over and ask how much control do you have over your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laws Written On Hearts

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 19, 2017

Perhaps Jeremiah's best-known prophecy was "...I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant I made with their fathers...I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts." What law?

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10 to go along with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send the PowerPoint file ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 8:2, Romans 7:22, James 2:8, James 1:25, Romans 13:8, Galatians 6:2, 1 John 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Romans 6:14, Hebrews 9:23, Hebrews 9:12, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 19:8, Deuteronomy 6:6, Deuteronomy 27:26, Exodus 24:3-7, Genesis 15:7-21, John 14:7, Hebrews 8:6-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of The Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

A continuing study on the Book of Ephesians

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on 12/15/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: A Glimpse of the Pastor’s Heart Text: Ephesians 1:17-19a Introduction 1. Last week, we looked at what warms a Pastor’s heart… Paul had spent about 3 years with the Ephesian Church… And as he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017

This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Sixth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart TEXT: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION · Benjamin Franklin was committed to making himself a better person. So much so that he carried around a little book with a list of 13 virtues that he wanted to incorporate into his life. Each day he would concentrate on a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's About The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus finishes the great Sermon on the Mount teaching the disciples that it’s all about the heart as the heart exposes one’s foundation.

INTRODUCTION A. The CLOSE We come today to close the Sermon on the Mount. I’ve heard it taught many days in ways that teach a section here and there and have learned that while there are many GENERAL PRINCIPLES giving regarding several subjects, a lot of what I’ve been taught has been taken out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008

What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Focus Of Our Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013

To enumerate the focus of our heart, namely: (a) GOD's love for us, (b) CHRIST's Perseverance.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the focus of our heart, namely: (a) GOD's love for us, (b) CHRIST's Perseverance. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (Amplified Bible) May the Lord direct your hearts into [realizing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Half Hearted And Hating It Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 29, 2014

Many times we're not overcoming the weaknesses in our lives and inhabiting the land God has given us because of the same excuses Israel made for not overcoming the land God gave them. Learn how to inhabit your inheritance!

Turn to bibles…Judges 1-2:5 Started a new series in the book of Judges. The Book of Judges begins with a series of victories and defeats that took place “After the death of Joshua”. The boundary lines for the twelve tribes had been determined years before (Josh. 13–22), ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan