Sermons on Firm Heart:

"Being Pure In Heart" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

When Jesus spoke the Beatitude revealed in verse eight, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" He was really answering the question that is on every one’s mind. "Who Can Stand Before A Holy God?"

“Being Pure In Heart” Matt 5:8 There are only two kinds of religion in the world – and only two. One is the religion of human achievement, which the belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Story Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Transparency, Christ's Love, Our testimony

THE STORY OF MY HEART 2 Cor 5: 11-21 (p818) August 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The word of God uses the Greek word "metamorphoo" four times in the New Testament. It's used in Matt 17: 2 and Mark 9: 2 to describe what happened to Jesus on a mountain when Moses and Elijeh appeared with him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying With The Right Heart Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 27, 2011

The Sermon on the Mount reveals that prayer is more about the heart than the words.

This week I read about two churches who had decided to hold a joint worship service. As part of that service they were going to recite the “Lord’s Prayer”. But when it came to the fourth petition in the prayer, they couldn’t agree whether to say “forgive us our debts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Help For Hungry Hearts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Help for seekers

"Help for Hungry Hearts" Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Heart Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Part 4 in the series There Is Power In the Blood. Takes a close look at what happened after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 4 A Journey to the Heart of the Earth Today we have reached the end of our Bible study on There is Power in the Blood. We started our journey in heaven with the first sin and the defilement of the heavenly temple. We looked at what it takes to forgive and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

On The Washing Of Feet And Hearts

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

When Jesus washed feet, he was really washing hearts!

The story of Jesus washing His disciples feet is only found in John. The synoptic record the story of the dispute between the disciples as to who is the greatest. John does not record that story; instead he tells the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. The story is a counter to the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Its A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 21, 2007

God looks upon the sin in your heart that hampers God’s very best for you. He will clean your heart, but He will not enter in without being invited first. This means we have to be real with ourselves and turn back to God, stop rationalizing sin and call

Introduction Illustration – Sea Biscuit: It’s heart I watched the movie “Sea Biscuit” the other night. One of my favorite scenes is near the beginning where the horse trainer is searching for one horse that he can groom into a champion. He wasn’t looking for a horse that was already a champion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing Of A Hungry Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2007

The only fulfilment in life is to hunger and thirst for God and the things of God. Nothing else in this world can bring true happiness and lasting blessings.

The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount is to inform God’s disciples of the qualities they are to possess and display to a watching world. So far we’ve come to see that a blessed Christian is someone who is: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2007

God is concerned with the condition of our heart. We are to seek purity of heart in two ways: (1) be right, and (2) be true. Our words and deeds must be in sync with our heart.

Noticed Jesus did not say “Blessed are the pure…” which is correct too. • But He said, “Blessed are the pure IN HEART.” The emphasis is right. • Man concerns the outward – we want to look good, to make an impression. • We need to place more emphasis on what is unseen – the attitudes of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have A Healthy Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 15(B) - Have a healthy heart! Recognize our problems. Recognize God’s solution.

HAVE A HEALTHY HEART (Outline) August 24, 2008 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Mark 7:1-8 INTRO: How is your heart? Today, more than ever people are keenly aware of the importance of having a healthy heart. Exercise helps our hearts to be healthy. Beyond that there is medicine or even procedures ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

With All Your Heart

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 5, 2008

Learning to live in Christ, we must have a heart that is fully devoted and sold out to HIM in everything. See what the WORD says about using ALL YOUR HEART.

9.21.2008.Sermon.With all your heart By William Akehurst, HSWC Prayer Requests: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1 Wake up Christian. Come out of your sleep. You have been redeemed from darkness into light. Rise Up, Reflect and Shine, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational