Sermons on Burning Hearts:

Keep The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Topics: Heart Posture, Holiness, Perseverance

What Is A Parable Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

The parables clarify the truth for those who want to believe but they also conceal the truth for those who do not want to believe.

Sermon 1 THE PARABLES OF JESUS (Matt. 13:34-35; Mark 4:33-34) “Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So it was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining A Conqueror Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

Make decisions in God’s presence.

A. ONE OF THE GREATEST CHOICE SPEECHES EVER 1. Because the conquerors had compromised. “Put away the foreign gods which are among you” (24:23). 2. Because they lost their dedication. “Turn your hearts to the Lord” (24:23, LB). 3. Because Joshua called them to make a decision he had made. “But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

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

God Reveals Himself Through Pharaoh's Heart Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 17, 2003

how God reveals Himself as a God of power, judgment, patience ans Salvation when Pharaoh hardens his heart

July 20, 2003 Exodus 7-10 Sometimes our God loves to reveal Himself in ways that would seem strange to us. The plagues that we are about to witness today reveal some of His power - the thunder and lightning and hail - these are things that we would EXPECT from God. But there are many ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Gladly Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Continuing series in Romans focusing on verse 11 and being slaves of the Lord

“Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as well as their souls to God’s transformation. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015

The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

" . . . And Fire"

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Christians need John the Baptist’s " . . . and fire" to burn out the dross of unrighteousness.

“And fire” The most frustrating struggle - superficial Christians. The most worrisome item - carnal Christians. The greatest challenge - a generation that knows not God. The answer to every one of those items is found in a single key statement of John the Baptist preaching - “Holy Ghost and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Value In The Rubbish

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 14, 2025

Nehemiah 4:2 Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?

Look at somebody and say, Neighbor, you may have thrown it away, but God still sees value in it. Say it again with some power: There is values even in the rubbish. This morning, I want to preach to those who may feel discarded, overlooked, misjudged, misunderstood, underestimated, or thrown ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Why Must He Say, ‘here I Am’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah 65: 1 – 25

Isaiah 65: 1 – 25 Why Must He Say, ‘Here I Am’ 1 “I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that was not called by My name. 2 I have stretched out My hands all day long to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Always Yes In Christ! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 11, 2016

Always Yes in Christ! – 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 12 to chapter 2 verses 11– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A Clear Conscience (vs 12-24). A Compassionate Heart (vs 1-11). A Conquering Faith (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Anyone know what these words have in common? • ‘Gadget, Nemesis, Stoplight, Status quo, Internet, Eureka, Kamikaze, • Connoisseur, Vice ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How Should We Serve The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

In the verse of scripture that I read to you, it states something that I wish could be true of every Christian.

Look at this verse again. We read, “For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” GOD SAVES US FOR TWO REASONS: (1) He does not want us to perish. John 3:16 makes that clear. We read, “For God so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2020

In this message we examine the IF situations that pertains to our hearts.

IF – Part 2 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; 1 John 4:11-12, 20; Romans 10:8-10 This is part two of my series on “IF”. Last week I shared with you that in this series I wanted us to think about what the word “IF” truly means as it relates to defining how we interact with God. I shared with you that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18, 1 John 4:11-20, Romans 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational