Sermons on Direct Our Hearts:

Unity Starts In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2024

God desires unity in the body of Christ, but unity is not easy or automatic. God creates the unity, but it is something that we must strive to keep. Humility, gentleness, patience and forbearance help us to do just that.

A. I’m excited to begin a new sermon series this morning – a series that I am calling “7 Ones Equal Unity” and will be based on Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. Over the years, I have preached many sermons using verses from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, including a sermon series on the entire letter back in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With A Doubting Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

Three different reactions to adversity are portrayed in this text.

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 7 “Dealing With A Doubting Heart” Gen 42:29-38 - 43:1-14 Last week we saw how the hand of God was drawing the brothers of Joseph to Him. God used the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Authority Is Our Ally

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009

Parents are the youth’s best ally.

Every hiker must have a backup plan. Even if we are not planning to be lost, we must have a backup plan if ever we got lost. One of the ways is to leave our trip plan behind. According to the Hiker’s Responsibility Code, “You are responsible for yourself, so be prepared… To leave your plans. Tell ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Drastic Change Of Heart

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2010

Paul is a fascinating person in the life of the early church. This sermon is part of an introduction to the book of Galatians, focusing on the uniqueness of Paul’s conversion to Jesus Christ.

Sermon for CATM – June 20, 2010 – A Drastic Change of Heart How would you feel if Osama Bin Laden walked into this room right now, sat down beside you and began listening to what was being said? Or what if he had come in earlier during our time of worshipping in song and had stood beside you with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Praise-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 11, 2023

This Sunday Morning’s message is all about praise and having a heart that is filled with it. We’ll be looking at the three qualities of a praise-filled heart that are found in the first three verses of King David’s Psalm 138 about the Lord’s goodness.

A Christian’s Heart “A Praise-Filled Heart” Psalm 138:1-3 Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ssqau9W6-k The idea of praising God for who He is, the Almighty God, Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Restorer, and Savior should be the top priority for all Christians. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008

What Jesus means when he calls the pure in heart blessed.

November 9, 2008 Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013

It is always right to do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Jesus never said the Christian life would be easy. Remember, the symbol of the Christian life is a cross.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Desperately Wicked Heart

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2025

Are we really this evil? Surely, we are better than the Heathen, aren't we?

The Desperately Wicked Heart ? Jeremiah 17:5–10 NKJV Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, And shall not see when good comes, But shall inhabit the parched ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2001

Pharaoh’s four responses to God when he is commanded to let the Children of God go, illustrate the consequences of a hard heart.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 7 “The Consequences of a Hard Heart” Exodus 7-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Proverbs 29:1 states the biblical principle, “He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And Our Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

“Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”

We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian Church

A Cure For Heart Disease

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 28, 2009

This sermon examines the disease of sin and the necessity to receive a new heart from God.

Title: "A cure for Heart Disease." Text: I Samuel 10:1-9 Date: 8/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: A few years ago an urgent plea went out from a Philadelphia Hospital. They were searching for a heart for a young sixteen year old boy, who needed a transplant. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

One Heart And Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2007

Let’s think about what contributed to their unity of heart and mind. 1- They were unselfish 2- They were witnesses 3- They were gracious

INTRO.- ILL.- Rotterdam, New York—A young bride who got into an argument with her husband of a few hours ran him down with a car and killed him on the way home from the wedding reception, authorities said. The county district attorney said 21-year-old Joan Kenison drove over her 23-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore My Heart!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2018

Looking at Psalms over the summer. Preaching on Father's Day about Davids desire for restoration through repentance.

Restore My Heart Psalm 51 June 17, 2018 On Father’s Day I like to talk about a man of the Bible we need to know more about. A man who is a little more obscure, but today, I wanted to talk about someone we have all heard of and maybe know some of his story. But this man did something really, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist