Sermons on Examining Our Hearts:

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Have The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 13, 2006

We need to understand and try to have the heart of Jesus if we are to be like Him.

HAVE THE HEART OF JESUS! August 13, 2006 (Mat 9:35 KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

The Religious But Hard-Hearted Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2007

If God does not soften ones heart, one may dabble with religion, but one will never find a saving relationship with the true God.

The Religious But Hard-Hearted (Exodus 8:20-9:12) 1. What if God was politically correct? Imagine this: Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghetto. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn’t even speak to him. The rest of the Israelites were mad at him and making the overseers even more irritable than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Jesus In Your Heart?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 28, 2024

Jesus invited Simon, James, and John to join him while they were fishing, in a miraculous way. Did Jesus capture your heart? If not, what are you waiting for?

Is Jesus in Your Heart? Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:1 Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; 2 and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mother-Heart Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

No greater compliment can be paid to motherhood than God comparing His great love for us with the tender, compassionate love of a godly mother toward her children.

THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD "For thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river. and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed. On her sides shall you be carried, and dandled on her knees, as one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13, Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Measures The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

"GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Color Of Your Heart

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 3, 2001

Jesus placed high importance on the purity of the heart. Why is the color of your heart so important?

"The Color of Your Heart" Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION The teachings of Jesus were continually aimed at the hearts of men and women. The religion of Jesus requires purity of heart. Any faith or philosophy that moves away from purity is not of God. Jesus would change our hearts and minds. Why is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Half Hearted Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Laodicea

Dear Half Hearted Jeremiah 29:10-14 Deut. 4:29 Rev. 3:14-22 Clip--War Room clip of Lukewarm Who likes lukewarm coffee? I mean, who likes lukewarm anything or half-hearted anything. When Jesus calls these Christians lukewarm, He’s saying that their love, their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery. The Great Physician performed the world’s first open heart surgery and it was successful!

Open Heart Surgery Acts 16:13–15 Introduction I. Open Heart surgery is a very delicate procedure A. Many have this surgery now, it has become routine. B. But, you still want the most skilled surgeons, the most up to date equipment, and the very best of care. II. Open Heart Surgery is a step of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tender Heart Of God

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

God watches over us with a tender heart. This is a great nursing home sermon or Bible study.

THE TENDER HEART OF GOD Isaiah 49:15 (KJV) 15Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. I.THE EAGLE THAT FLUTTERETH (9-14) Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (KJV) 11As an eagle stirreth up her nest, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Care Of A Mother's Heart

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 10, 2010

This is my Mother's Day Sermon for 2010.

“The Care of a Mother's Heart” Text: Exodus 6:20 “And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.” Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:1-9 1And there went a man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:20

Denomination: *other

Broken Hearted In Bethany Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Death, resurrection, Jesus' power, grief

BROKEN HEARTED IN BETHANY John 11: 17-27 July 10, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I became a different minister on March 2, 2004…and the difference was created by experience, not by choice. On that Tuesday I stood next to my dad's casket…I was the one receiving the hugs, and the expressions of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Eyes Of Your Heart

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 17, 2012

Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year B

– 23 / The Eyes Of Your Heart Intro: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. Open the eyes of my heart. I want to see You. I want to see You. To see You high and lifted up shinin' in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your power and love as we sing holy, holy, holy. This song immediately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Nazarene