Sermons on And A Pure Heart:

The Lord Is My Strength And My Shield

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD is my Strength and my Shield, my heart greatly rejoice and with my song will I praise Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD your Strength and your Shield? Yes. Psalms 28:7 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is my Strength and my Shield, my heart greatly rejoice and with my song will I praise Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 28:7 The Lord is my Strength and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hinderances Of Love

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Educational Sermon

There are conditions of the heart which can hinder God’s love in our lives.  Consider these scriptures: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you."  (Ephesians 4:3) "The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abound More & More Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Let the church be abounding more and more in love!

• APATHY – INDIFFERENCE – UNCONCERNED • Talk about Enemies to every Christian AND destroyers of the church… these will certainly do it! APATHY: AN absence of emotion or enthusiasm! INDIFFERENCE: Not seeming to care about anything. UNCONCERNED: It’s not my problem, my issue. So what! NOTE: there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan For Your Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 19, 2019

It seems like so many of God's people are unsure of what God would want from them. In this short sermon outline are some of God's wonderful promises of what He wants for us. Remember that God's Will is God's Word and that God's Word is God's perfect will for your life.

God's Plan for Your Life! It seems like so many of God's people are unsure of what God would want from them. In this short sermon outline are some of God's wonderful promises of what He wants for us. As you consider these promises remember that God's Will is God's Word and that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, 1 Peter 2:9, John 14:27, Romans 8:14, John 6:37  (view more)  (view less)

The Transformation Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010

Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In The Wilderness Tabernacle

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Christ can be seen in the wilderness tabernacle

I. The alter of sacrifice represents Jesus as our sacrifice (27:1-8) A. Jesus was the Lamb of God - Joh_1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! B. Jesus was the Lamb that was slaughtered for the sin of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

237 - Servant Spirit Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Oct 12, 2002

The Christian must live with the heart and mind of a servant. To serve God is to serve others.

Sermon Study # 237 – SERVANT SPIRIT Illustrate the life of Ruth. She had a sincere spirit of servitude. She served Naomi and served Boaz. She was rewarded for her sacrificial service. Naomi’s husband and then two sons died. She was left with her daughters-in-law - Orpah and Ruth. After ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Pain Of Reproach Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PAIN OF REPROACH CAN BREAK THE HEART OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT GOD CAN STILL DELIVER

BIG IDEA: THE PAIN OF REPROACH CAN BREAK THE HEART OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT GOD CAN STILL DELIVER INTRODUCTION: Certainly David experienced the pain of much unjustified persecution; but this psalm has clear Messianic implications throughout (with the exception of v.5 which acknowledges some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving Day Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY

BIG IDEA: KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY (some major points and commentary from John Cobb) I. (:1-5) PRAISE THE LORD JOYFULLY A. (:1-2) Call to Praise the Lord Joyfully 1. "Let us" -- Corporate emphasis; not enough to praise the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible