Sermons on Believe In The Heart:

Jesus On Adultery And Lust

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 10, 2024

Jesus teaches on lust. It isn't something preachers generally like to speak about but it's really important. Jesus shows how God's commandment on adultery needs to be practised and he tells us how we can do it.

Western society is completely comfortable talking about sex. Most people think a lot about sex. Especially men. The Bible talks a lot about sex too. Most preachers, however, do not like to talk about sex. When preachers preach on the Sermon on the Mount, they talk about the Beatitudes. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Of Clothes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2024

In the Bible tearing clothes referred to Mouring, hurt, sorrow, that is what happened to Elisha when his friend departed but he picked up cloak and kept going despite the tearing of clothes.

"Tearing Of Clothes” 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. In Second Kings, the prophet Elisha is torn apart by the departure of his mentor Elijah. • As the story begins, the two men are on the road outside Gilgal, near the Jordan River. • Elijah somehow knows that his prophetic work is coming to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Transformative Power Ng Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

T ang pagbabagong kapangyarihan ng tunay na pananampalataya at mag-ambag sa pagsasakatuparan ng isang mas makatarungan, maayos, at magkakaugnay na mundo.

The Transformative Power ng Genuine Faith Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 2:13-25 Panimula: T ang pagbabagong kapangyarihan ng tunay na pananampalataya at mag-ambag sa pagsasakatuparan ng isang mas makatarungan, maayos, at magkakaugnay na mundo. Pagninilay Sa mundo ngayon, ang konsepto ng Templo, na ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

Treasures In Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

We delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative truth.

Treasures in Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Not Among You

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Assuming God's blessing is one of the most dangerous mistakes we can make in the Christian life. A group of Israelites made this exact mistake, and it cost them everything.

Illustration: A photographer was hired to take pictures of a great forest fire; he got his office to hire a plane so he could take some airborne pictures. He arrived at the airport and jumped into the plane that was waiting for him. “Let’s go! Let’s go!” Startled, the pilot quickly swung the plane ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Heard It Said – Murder Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2023

This sermon looks at the first of the six, "you have heard it said" statements of Christ, where Jesus looks at the intent of the Law, not just the letter of the Law

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – MURDER MATTHEW 5:21–26 “YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID TO THE PEOPLE LONG AGO, ‘DO NOT MURDER, AND ANYONE WHO MURDERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT.’ 22BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO IS ANGRY WITH HIS BROTHER WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT. AGAIN, ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Broken Fragments

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2023

Broken fragments have been defined as small particles that have become detached from something larger or whole.

Eva Ashwood, a female author of several novels once remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with being broken. Some things aren’t meant to be whole. And some things don’t need to be fixed. Some things are broken and aren’t meant to be fixed. But that doesn’t mean they’re fine the way they are. It just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 66:2

Barzillai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023

Hold on to people who had helped you in your wilderness experience! One such man with a heart of gold is Barzillai!

Barzillai 2 Samuel 19:31”Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was very old, being eighty years old; and he had sustained the king while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Church #7 A Changed Heart Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Many people dislike change, yet change is needed in every follower of Christ. This change must happen from the inside out if we want it to last.

~ Intro: When should we see Christmas in society... Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:17… 1. Heart change leads to a change in our thinking.(vrs 17-24) • It’s an inside out thing… • Our thinking and understanding will no longer be futile or useless. - A touched heart temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize God's call, surrender our desires, obey His commands, and showcase humility, following the example of the prophet Samuel.

Good morning, beloved congregation. We gather here today, united not by blood, nor by nationality, but by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We are all familiar with the hushed whispers of our hearts, the gentle nudges that guide us towards our divine purpose. These whispers, these nudges, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Heart, Here I Am

Feeding Our Souls Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches about having a heart filled with thanksgiving

Feeding Our Souls CCCAG, March 26th, 2022 Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, 16-23 If you are one of the people who listen to us by podcast and never actually seen the person speaking, I have more than a few extra pounds. I started gaining weight after I left the military and started jobs that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024

This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Baking Bread And Becoming Perfect Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2024

A glimpse into the Kingdom of God and the way we can get there.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2024 Today the prophet Jeremiah, who is famous in all the world for his predictions of doom, not just for faithless Israel prior to its destruction by Babylon, has a cheery prediction. Actually, the Holy Spirit is allowing him kind of a glimpse into heaven after the general ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 51:12-15, Jeremiah 31:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Ups And Downs Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Ups and Downs

Psalm 30 Ups and Downs I. From Hurting to Healing. i. The Prayer for Healing - 8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication. ii. The Praise for Healing - 2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. iii. The Purpose of Healing - 4 Sing unto ...read more

Denomination: Holiness