Sermons on Direct Our Hearts:

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.”It is a hardening of the arteries. In recent years, I fear that Christians have developed a “hardening the spiritual arteries.”

Heart Trouble Hebrews Sermon Series Hebrews 3.7-4.11 March 9, 2014 Chester FBC * Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.” 1 It is a hardening of the arteries. (Restricts blood flow which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short sermon on how we can minister for God

Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Prayer Is Prayer Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers.

The of Heart Prayer Is Prayer of The Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers. While it is true that God is in-charge of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hard Heart

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Nov 21, 2021

The story of deliverance from Pharaoh's point of view. The Egyptian perspective opens our eyes to a deeper meaning as to why Ramses II had a hard heart and God had a purpose for every plague.

(Brief Introduction is given by Moses dressed up): We’ve all heard the story of how God delivered His people through my hand, Moses. He used me and my brother Aaron to bring ten plagues upon Egypt. But what would the story sound like from Pharaoh’s point of view? This morning, Pharaoh is here to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Answer Me Quickly, Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014

The Psalmist’s prayer should be our prayer at times. 1- Answer me quickly, Lord 2- Do not bring me into judgment 3- Show me the way to go in life 4- Rescue me from my enemies

INTRO.- Answer me quickly, Lord. ILL.- Here’s a bad situation where you barely have time to call on the Lord or anyone for help. May 23, 2013. Driver survives I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river: A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With My Whole Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience, as our actions and character are a reflection of our dedication to God.

Good morning, church family! Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together to uplift each other and glorify our God. Today, we’re going to dive into a message that cuts straight to the heart of Christian living, that is, serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience. Our main ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7

Topics: Honor

Straight From The Heart

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 9, 2018

What comes out of our mouth comes from the heart

Mid-week Message/Devotion James 3:1-12 Straight from the Heart (Third in a series) “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regaining Our Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Adornments To Our Doctrine

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2010

Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adornedby its adherents. But in what way? 5 Adornments suited to Christian doctrine are...

The Adornments to Our Doctrine—Titus 2:1-10 Need: Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adorned/embellished by its adherents/follower. But How is Christian doctrine embellished/adorned by its followers? 5 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Our Conflicts Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 16, 2015

In this message, we will learn that the heart is the source of all evil desires, conflicts, rivalries, and all selfish ambitions. When we resolve the root cause of the conflict, we can solve the problem. Only Christ can transform our hearts.

Wars and conflicts are everywhere especially clearer when you read the online newspapers. There is conflict among nations, among races, among politicians, even among religious beliefs. Those conflicts are rooted to so much hatred, antagonism, bitterness and hostilities. In addition, hot tempered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Possessing The Land - Part 3: Renewing Our Committment Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 3 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing the Land - Part 3 Renewing Our Commitment - Read: Joshua 5:2-9 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Turning Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015

The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising Above

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Nov 2, 2010

This is an article of direction for the heart of torment

Rising above As the pastor of a church, I see many needy souls of varying degree. And as I ponder the overall condition of mankind it occurs to me that there are some basic ingredients that drastically change the inner character of a person. What baffles me is the reluctance I see in many people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Problem - The Problem Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004

Do you know what the single most talked about topic in the entire New Testament is? It’s not heaven or hell. It’s not the second coming of Christ. It’s money. In fact, 15% of everything Jesus Christ taught about had to do with this topic. And yet, for mos

The Heart of the Problem: The Problem of the Heart Jeremiah 17:9; Luke 3:10-14; Matthew 6:19-21 In October of 2001 my wife and I lost our son, Isaac, at only 17 days to a cause that has yet to be determined. The days that followed that life-altering moment were the worst days of our entire lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:11-14, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

More Heart Values

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 16, 2006

The final four values that shape our church and our Christian walk.

“More Heart Values” The Core of the Church August 20, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began looking at the foundation of the values and beliefs that shapes the core of LifeQuest. Today we want to continue that study looking at the final four core values of our church community and how they apply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist