Sermons on Examine Your Heart:

Why God Won't Accept Your Excuses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003

An examination of Jesus’ reason for coming.

WHY GOD WON’T ACCEPT YOUR EXCUSES PART 2 - Read Matthew 1:18-25 For the past 2 months I have been teaching a class on marriage. I am excited about the number of people we have taking the class and the good reports I’m hearing from people actually applying what they’re learning. But let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Chamber Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

What Lies Beneath The Hidden Chamber Matthew 15:16-20; Proverbs 4:23 What is the difference between a moralist and a Christian? A moralist follows rules. A Christian follows Jesus. 16"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. 17"Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadows Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

What Lies Beneath The Shadows 1 John 1:5-10; James 5:16 Everything we think, say and do flows out of our hearts. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 The first big monster is GUILT. Guilt says, “I owe you”. 5This is the message we have heard from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad...how Are You Equipping Your Children?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 13, 2006

An examination of the call upon a Father’s life.

1 Chronicles 25 David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work: [2] From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's On Your Mind

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2006

A message for the youth of our day concerning the power of violent video games to control their mind and heart.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Youth Rally – February 4, 2005 By Pastor Jim May I’m going to speak about a very popular subject today, and in so doing, I know that I may well make myself one of the most unpopular people in the church with our youth. The subject matter is on the mind of every youth in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Peace Of Your Mind

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

“Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Number Your Days

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2017

Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart!

Number your Days May 7, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart! Focus Passage: Psalm 90:7-12 Supplemental Passage: And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of The Heart

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 4, 2001

Compare the Song of Songs and the Song of the Redeemed.

Song of the Heart Song of Solomon 1:1 I. Introduction The term song of songs is to be understood in the same manner the term Lord of lords or King of kings is use. The Lord of lords is the greatest lord. The King of kings is the greatest king. And the song of songs is the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “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.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A message on overcoming adversities we face.

The Heart Of A Hero 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1. Benaiah was vigilant because of the company he enjoyed. A. He was one of 30,000 men who faithfully served King David. (2 Sam 6:1) B. He was one of 30 mighty men who led the armies of Israel. (1 Chr 11:15) C. He was one of 3 of David’s mightiest men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2003

If our heart and obedient actions do not glorify God, or corporate worship is meaningless.

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: *other

A Heart For Souls

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal