Sermons on Dead Hearts:

He Is Alive

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2019

The Resurrection of Jesus from the Dead is the Greatest News You've Ever Heard.

Thanks for viewing and rating my sermons! JED ************ The Best News Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction What is the best news you’ve ever heard? You’re Hired! It’s a Girl! You’ve gotten a clean bill of health! I don’t know for each of you in specific, but I do know that the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale From The Crypt Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The third from the X-files series it looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead

A Tale From The Crypt April 1st 2001 The X-files: Part 3 John 11:38-44 It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hardening Of The Hearteries

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2010

October 1986: We are like Pharaoh; we become stubborn when our plans do not go as we expected, and we attempt to force our way. But the difference between being merely good and being great is to be radically obedient to God's will.

The physicists used to speak of the hypothetical question: what happens when an irresistible force meets an immoveable object? What happens when a force defined as beyond the capacity of anything to resist it comes into collision with an object so firmly fixed, so deeply rooted, that it can, by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Is As Lost Does Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 23, 2014

If you act lost, you just may well be lost if that is your modus operandi.

As I have said many times in the past, I take a real beating sometimes with people, unsaved and unfortunatly those that profess Christ as well. Why? Well, some is perhaps justified as I too am human and goof up at times (don't forget, pastors are always required to be perfect!). But usually it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Guard Duty

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011

The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

“Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Red Tile

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 6, 2014

A science professor likened Jesus fulfilling 8 prophecies to finding a white tile painted red on the bottom and scattered with other white tiles covering all the dry land on earth with just one pick. Here are 8 Jesus fulfilled as a baby.

I hold in my hand today a very old book. I know it doesn’t look old. In fact, according to the front page, it was first published in 1988 based on a copy write from 1976. But actually this is not a book at all. It is a collection of historical documents and letters that spanned 3,500 years. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Self-Evaluation

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

It is important as we grow in Christ to stop and do a self-evaluation.

I just had my employee evaluation at work. What they ask of us is to do a self-evaluation. They give us a list of things that we are to know how to do and you check off if you can do them or not. This is the easy part of the evaluation. The hard part comes with the next page, here are a list of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Seeds And Bodies

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2006

This text examines the resurrection of the dead and the difference between the natural and spiritual body in view of the resurrection.

February 11, 2006 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-49 But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Brink Of A Miracle

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 22, 2008

Sometimes a dream looks dead, but God is able to bring the dream alive through a miracle.

We Are on the Brink of a Miracle! Zechariah 4:1-10 5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Is Not Work Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

The Holy Spirit, the heart, God's glory

WORSHIP IS NOT WORK (Father’s Day) June 20, 2010 Philippians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: I want to show you a little video made by our Student Minister, Josh Cooper. Show Video Hudson Lawrence Cooper, 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long came into this world on June 8, 2010. And Nicole’s and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts For God With Their Children

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2004

Dads must develop a heart for God and share that heart with their children¡¦ they must be a pastor to their little flock.Many of the qualities that make a good Christian dad also make for good pastors; that is why elders are to be chosen, at least ideally

Father’s Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts for God with Their Children (Job 1:1-5) INTRO Erma Bombeck wrote this: FATHER’S DAY I received a letter from a single mother who had raised a son who was about to become a dad. Since he had no recollection of his own father, her question to me was "What ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

"The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘i'm Going!'”

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Dec 29, 2001

Why do we do share the good news of Jesus? Using the post-exilic prophet Zechariah, God is going to teach us about evangelism. He’s going to teach us the “why” of evangelism. Why do we do it?

“The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘I’m going’” They’re going: I. Seeking their Lord (20-21) II. Standing on his foundation of peace (22) Dear Fellow Servants in Jesus’ Service, I have an outstanding offer for you today. This is for anyone who is interested. We’ve got a member in our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran