Sermons on Direct Our Hearts:

Our Times Are In God Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God in times of trial.

“Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Turning Point

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

We must determine what our commitment will be financially in a time of scarcity in view of the ministry we seek to have.

Background to passage: The Corinthian church had been corrected for disunity, pride, immorality, suing each other, their understanding of marriage, their understanding of love, their understanding of spiritual gifts, and their understanding of the resurrection. There was also a “severe letter” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

On Mission For Our Master

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013

1. God wants us to have salvation (vs. 1). 2. God wants us to have a transformation (vs. 1). 3. God wants us to have preparation (vs. 2). 4. God wants us to have dedication (vs. 3-5).

On Mission for Our Master Acts 13:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 3, 2013 *In August of 2002, Adelina Dominguez went home to be with the Lord. At the time, Adelina was living in a nursing home in San Diego, California. And she was in the Guinness Book of Records when she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 27, 2018

Learning how to rejoice during anxiety

Note: I used Max Lucado's book Be Anxious for Nothing as a reference for this sermon series. Many of the quotes come from this book. Title: The Choice to Rejoice Theme: From the series of Be Anxious for Nothing Text: Genesis 50, Philippians 4:6 – 14, Lamentations 3 Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Great Command

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008

We tend to view love as a warm fuzzy feeling reserved for a select few of our friends and family. However, God calls us to a life of holy love – a love founded on His love for us and built with decisive actions instead of feelings.

Introduction: When I was in school studying to become a pastor, a fellow student said, “Church work would be a lot easier if it weren’t for people.” Me (my dilemma or question) I laughed at my friend’s statement – church work is about people. Pastors work with people day in and day out. Here are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Infinity Of Our God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Describing God’s Existence.

THE INFINITY OF OUR GOD Scripture: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Does God Exist? Illustration: "The Existence of God" One day a 6-year girl was sitting in the classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Christ Our Righteousness

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

Because of the finished work of Jesus Christ, we have righteousness

“CHRIST OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” ROMANS 10:1-4 1. Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing Our Inheritance

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Soda pop tastes good, but a diet of soda pop leaves us severely malnourished. Sermons that just complement us all the time produce stunted Christians.

There was once a major public health crisis in a third world country. The problem was orange soda pop, Orange Fanta. Illiterate mothers saw the billboards for Orange Fanta and thought, “Oh, it must be modern. It must be healthy. It has a nice, pretty color.” When they tasted it they discovered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Impacting Our Community Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 3, 2017

How can the church impact our communities for Christ. Luke explains how in Acts 19:21-41.

Impacting Our Community Series: Acts Chuck Sligh September 3, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19, starting at verse 21. INTRODUCTION Illus. – If you’re a student of church history, you’ve heard of the great Welsh revival or 1904, a revival in which some 100,000 people came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Our Main Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 1, 2013

We are to do good, why, and how can we?

We continue to learn from the first letter of the Apostle Peter. Through Peter, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to all Christians including us and those who will follow us. We have the Word of God which is eternal but instructing to impact daily life! So far we have noted that in spite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sum Of Our Parts Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

Are there people missing from your church? Did they stop going? Where are they now? Why did they leave? How can we get them to come back to be a part of the family of God? Start by loving them just as they are. We are better together.

The Sum of our parts Ephesians 4:2-16 1 John 4:7-9 Did you know that people live longer together than they do living apart? And married people live longer than people who just live together. “Marriage brings in positive social behavior. Choosing to share your life with someone forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, Our Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3

Topics: Jesus, Dependence

God Our Creator

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2007

The creation of man was unique in all of God’s creation. Only in the creation of man did God breathe a living soul.

God Our Creator Genesis 1:1-5, 26 In the beginning God In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.” When you look at the vastness of the universe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Increase Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Even the smallest seed of faith, when nurtured, can lead to extraordinary spiritual growth and miraculous outcomes.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I'm thrilled to be here with you, standing on the shoulders of the saints who have gone before us, and looking out on a sea of faces eager to engage with the Word of God. We gather here today, united in purpose and heart, to unwrap the treasures found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Mustard Seed Faith

"Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist