Sermons on Contrite Heart:

Do You Smell? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 5, 2007

the purpose of this message is to help us realize that our lives are to be dedicated to God – they are to be a living sacrifice to His glory! A sweet smelling odor to God.

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – SMELL Romans 12:1 Do You Smell? INTRODUCTION: A. I have saved this message on smell for last for a number of reasons 1. I was not sure how much information I might find in my Bible concerning the sense of smell 2. Secondly, I had no idea where I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Viii. Repentance Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jul 21, 2016

The eighth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Speaks to the change in attitude of our current postmodernist society and our nation as a whole and stresses the unchanging standards of our God.

This morning, we are going to move to our eighth Article of Faith, which is: VIII. Repentance There was a man that was about to paint his house. Being the frugal person that he was, he only bought 5 gallons of paint. Although he knew that he couldn’t finish the job with 5 gallons, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

When You Can't Help Remembering Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2011

Is it possible to alter our memory cycles? When you can't hep remembering, what can you do?

“Xtreme Faith: When You Can’t Help Remembering” 1 Sam. 7:2-13 Why is it that the things I want to forget I remember and the things I want to remember I forget? It has something to do with the fact that the negative and painful are often more powerful than the positive and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Clergy Misbehave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores understanding the weight of betrayal, the biblical response to misconduct, and building trust in God during turbulent times.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather here today, united in our faith, standing firm in the strength of our Savior. We are like a family, bound by the love of Christ, and it is always a blessing to see each familiar face, each new smile. We are here to celebrate the grace of God, to ...read more

Topics: Clergy Misconduct

Slaying Giants

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pathway Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

A look at the Parable of the Sower

I believe that it is the work of the preacher to preach and teach things that will cause us to grow and stretch our belief and faith in God. I hope that in the time that God gives us to work together here in this community that I will be able to do just that. I want to challenge you, teach things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson From The Onion Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

Christ’s love is designed to saturate the whole person giving new life and new purpose.

LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN: ONIONS Matthew 9:1-8 Sermon Objective: Christ’s love is designed to saturate the whole person giving new life and new purpose. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 51; John 10:10; John 15:11; John 17:13; Romans 15:1 We are beginning a new series today called Lessons from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Totally Clean Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

How a Leper’s life was changed by meeting Jesus’ face to face.

Totally Clean “face to Face” Sermon series Sunday June 24th 2007 Intro: We have a play set in our back yard, and under it the kids have seen it as great fun to dig up the dirt. They love to sit out there and play in the dirt. And the only thing greater than playing in dirt is playing in mud. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping The King!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2019

The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!

Worshipping the King Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “May people never dwell upon our attainments or our deficiencies, but may they always observe this one thing, that we are men of God, that we are ambassadors of Christ, that we are Christ’s servants, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 3:20, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Alexander John on Apr 21, 2005

this sermonwill help you understand what is worship

Worship John 4: 23, 24 I. What is worship? To worship is To quicken the conscience by the holiness of god, To feed the mind with the truth of god To purge the imagination by the beauty of god To open the heart to the love of god To devote the will for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Given And Received

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 29, 2020

While becoming merciful is not easily attainable, from Jesus’ words we learn that mercy grows best in the fertile souls of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake.

Mercy Given and Received Matthew 5:7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” The Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5-7 is “one of the best known and most extensively studied discourses in the world.” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Neighbor (Good Samaritan) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2008

Jesus tells a timeless tale of a man traveling a trecherous trail. Three hearts are found in this story: the hateful heart, hurried heart, and helpful heart.

The Loving Neighbor Robert Frost once wrote one of America’s most beloved poems. Since Mr. Frost left it untitled, some have called it The Road Not Taken, others call it The Road Less Traveled—I guess it’s a matter of perspective. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024

It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes"!? 1 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

A Christian can experience happiness by having the right attitude and using the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” I !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 1. We all want to be happy. Right? we want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

David's Confession Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are going to look at the Israelite king, David, after he sins against God and man. We are specifically going to look at how he confesses his sin to God.

David’s Confession Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Earlier this month, as I listened to the news—where most people receive their news—in the DFAC, there was a story about the confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist