Sermons on God Looks At Heart:

Forgivenes

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

Jesus teaches us to forgive.

Matt.18:21-22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. People have a wrong idea of what forgiveness really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not A Slave

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

A message to reposition the believer

You’re Not A Slave! Ecclesiastics 10:7 I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants (BBE) I have even seen servants riding like princes—and princes walking like servants (NLT) I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

01. Gentle Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

This series follows the Psalm of Psalms - The most-loved, most-memorized, and most-repeated piece of writing in the entire Bible

Psalm 23 – Time to renew it’s memory A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big function and when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. There was a long silence until a retired clergyman raised his hand and asked for Psalm 23. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facts About Our Resurrection Body

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

At the Rapture, the dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive shall be instantly changed. How will New Testament believers who have slept (or physically died) be raised? What is the resurrection body like at the Rapture?

Intro: Because Jesus rose from the dead, we shall live also (John 11:25-26). All true Christians wait for the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ (I Thess. 4:15-18). At the Rapture, the dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive shall be instantly changed (I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55

Denomination: *other

Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - Music To Raise The Dead! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 10, 2010

When Jesus gives His disciples the authority to "Heal the sick, raise the dead," in Matthew 10:8 I'm not sure that playing loud music is what He had in mind. But the "wailing out the truth" part certainly was.

Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD! "MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD", an album from a Christian Rock group called Resurrection startled the Christian world with it's intensity in the 1970's. They did this in a day when many conservative pastors and evangelists actively thundered their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To Jesus In Times Of Grief

Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jun 28, 2007

Funeral sermon based on John 11 where Martha goes to meet Jesus.

17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Haggai's Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008

The times in which Haggai lived and worked were among the most fruitful the world has ever known. He is in company with the greats, at a critical time.

Haggai’s times August 29, 520 BC That’s how the date at the beginning of Haggai figures out. By the time we get to the end of the First Testament, we find dates that are among the most identifiable in the Bible. The magi of Assyria, Babylonia and Persia used the stars for establishing their ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 14, 2013

Who is the messiah many do not no who he is.

THE MESSIAH King of kings Lord of lords Prince of peace Redeemer Master Morning Star Word Corner Stone True Vine Anointed One 1.Born in Bethlehem Micah 5: 2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Introduction And Vision Of The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

John’s introduction and magnificent vision of the Lord

Revelation Chapter One The Prologue I. The Revelation’s Introduction (v.1-3) A. The Revelation Designated (v.1) 1. Source: Given by God unto Jesus Christ (v.1a) 2. Purpose: To show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass (v.1b) 3. Method of Delivery: Sent and signified by His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey Into Light

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013

1. Darkness Around Us 2. Darkness of the Certainty of Jesus Death 3. In Darkness of Unbelief to His Resurrection 4. Darkness Wou ld Be Vanquished 5. Journey From Darkness to Light

Journey Into Light 1 Cor. 15:1-10 1. Darkness Around Us Superstorm Sandy hit us on Mon. Oct. 29/12. The storm plunged us into darkness, darkness that lasted a week for CBC. This darkness claimed lives and caused ruin & financial lost. Maybe you & I escaped Sandy. But there may be another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 6, 2014

Who was near the cross? 1. A Changed Life 2. A Corrected Life 3. A Committed Life 4. A Reasoning Life 5. A Responsible Life

- Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 - Wrote 8,000 hymns under 200 pseudonyms - At 6 weeks she went completely blind by a maltreatment of her eyes - By 10 she had 1st four OT books & 1st four NT memorized - She became a teacher at the New York City institution for the Blind - She played various instruments; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012

The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Catholic