Sermons on And A Pure Heart:

"Praying The Heart Of God" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

John speaks about interceding for wayward brothers and sisters in Christ.

John tells us two things with respect to prayer in our passage for today. 1. We should pray according to God's will - vs. 14-15 What does it mean to pray "according to God's will"? A. To approach God with a surrendered life. "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." - Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Heart Disease

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2016

Our sin is a result of our hearts not being fully dedicated to God.

Dealing with Heart Disease October 2, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our sin is a result of our hearts not being fully dedicated to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Supplemental Passage: for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

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

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart God Seeks Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

"The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Overflowing With Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

We love the Lord because He first loved us, and He is always ready to bend down and listen to our hearts.

A Heart Overflowing with Gratitude Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verses: Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) - "I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2, 1 John 4:19, Psalm 34:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

Refresh My Heart

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 30, 2022

Here is the history of a saint who has been greatly wronged and is called upon to put it all behind him and forgive. Here is also the history of a sinner running from his past who found grace with God and was told to go back to what he ran from.

Philemon 1:8-20 Refresh My Heart October 30, 2022 The Plea for Onesimus. This short letter is one of the greatest of Paul’s writings. Even unbelievers have seen the power of this small excerpt of history. It speaks of a request for redemption and reconciliation. ILLS: The Setting. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Heavy Hearted

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022

Hope and help for those who are burdened.

“Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon in the SC series pack, "The Heart of Christmas"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/169217 Last week we began Advent by studying the heart of Christmas as a season of hope. We see the faithfulness of God from his prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Brethren

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

Written On Our Hearts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 30, 2023

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, Year A

October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 8:31-36 Written on Our Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of our metaphors involve the heart. For instance, you can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 1, 2023

Jesus’ cure for the troubled heart is to look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit. Look to the Triune God: God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit.

Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free