Sermons on Defiled Heart:

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This is sermon #2 of the Sermon on the Mount Series. (#1 was preached by Ronnie Morgan). In this section of Matt. 5 Jesus explains what the "good life" really is by contrasting it with anger, contempt, and malace which lead to murder. (with help from Dal

The Sermon on the Mount #2 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect Matthew 5:17-26 CHCC: September 16, 2007 INTRODUCTION: What do you think most people want out of life? I’ve noticed that when you ask parents what they want for their kids, they usually say something like, “I don’t care what job they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With All Your Heart

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 5, 2008

Learning to live in Christ, we must have a heart that is fully devoted and sold out to HIM in everything. See what the WORD says about using ALL YOUR HEART.

9.21.2008.Sermon.With all your heart By William Akehurst, HSWC Prayer Requests: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1 Wake up Christian. Come out of your sleep. You have been redeemed from darkness into light. Rise Up, Reflect and Shine, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With A New Heart

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 8, 2008

God is waiting to love us......and his love creates a new heart in us.

Some of you may know of Fiona Coote. At the age of 14 she became youngest heart transplant recipeant in Australia. However Fiona has another claim to faim, She has received not just one heart transplant but 3. On 3 occasions she has been given a chance to live. On 3 occasions she has been given a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Father Heart Of God

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 24, 2008

If your heart beats like the Father’s, you’ll love lost people too.

A several summers ago Laura and I witnessed every parent’s nightmare. As we soaked up the sun at Myrtle Beach, enjoying our annual vacation, watching Drake and Anna Gray, who were then still young enough to enjoy just playing in the sand, we noticed a man acting rather strangely. A barely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Refreshing The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 18, 2008

Noah refreshed the heart of God by trusting the Lord and taking Him at His word.

A. Read: Genesis 6:9-22 B. Song Intro: Part 1 – The Preparation 1. God promised and Noah prepared. One of the benefits of preaching books of the Bible rather than topical sermons is that God gives me “fresh eyes” to see His word. In the past my focus for this story was the flood itself. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whole-Hearted Perseverance Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 24, 2008

Even if we successfully and rightly destroy the obstacles, fortify, and depend on the LORD for revival and peace, what is gained will be shallow and short-lived without an active commitment to Whole-Hearted Perseverance!

WHOLE-HEARTED PERSEVERANCE Fourth in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 15:1-19 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/24/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: So far, in examining the lessons from King Asa regarding revival and turning a state of chaos into one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Like God's Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 9, 2008

4th and final in series on Jonah.

A Heart Like God’s Jonah 4:1-11 C. S. Lewis wrote, We are all.…under construction. Naturally, there’s unfinished lumber showing here and there -- protruding nails and unsightly scaffolding -- but it’s still clear that a work is in progress, that the Builder has committed Himself to bringing ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Healthy Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 15(B) - Have a healthy heart! Recognize our problems. Recognize God’s solution.

HAVE A HEALTHY HEART (Outline) August 24, 2008 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Mark 7:1-8 INTRO: How is your heart? Today, more than ever people are keenly aware of the importance of having a healthy heart. Exercise helps our hearts to be healthy. Beyond that there is medicine or even procedures ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 1, 2007

How can we attain purity in a world that is anything but pure? By being purified by Christ, having a pure devotion to Christ, and living a pure life that flows from these.

Blessed are the Pure in Heart Matt 5.8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" Purity is not very fashionable nowadays. • Camera advert - deception is a common theme in advertising • Free sex is an assumed part of society • God is unwanted in public life But Jesus says it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Ready For Revival Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 5, 2007

4th in a 7-part series on revival in ourselves, our churches and our community.

A Heart Ready For Revival Fourth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 5, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “A Man Fell In A Hole” (bluefish.tv). I think it’s fair to assume that all of us, at one time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 9, 2007

A different look at the book of Jonah. A look at how Jonah, through his journey, found the heart of God. It is Jonah from a different perspective. Also discusses whether or not God changes his mind.

The heart of God: Jonah 3:1-4:10 Jonah 3 1And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Is Where The Home Is Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2007

24th in a series from Ephesians. How to make my heart a place where Jesus can be at home.

We’ve all heard the old adage “Home is where the heart is”. But I think if the Apostle Paul was here with us today, he would probably rearrange the words like this: “Heart is where the home is” That is the essence of the passage that we’ll look at this morning as we continue our journey through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Lose Heart

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 16, 2007

(3) Principles for Overcoming the temptation to lose heart and grow weary. 1. Preceive The Great Cloud Of Witnesses 2. Persevere In The Race Set Before Us 3. Pursue Christ, the author and finisher of our faith

Introduction • The author of Hebrews defines faith as: being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hb. 11:1). In my walk with Christ, this has been one of the most difficult lessons I have had to learn, namely, how to live a life of faith without losing hope, even when things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

God Leads With Heart

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008

The Bible tells us all we need to know about love.

GOD LEADS WITH HEART John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Today is February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, of course. What do you know about Saint Valentine, or, to use his Latin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed