Sermons on God Sees The Heart:

It Is Finished – The Loudest Whisper

Contributed by Michael Hobday on May 13, 2025

The loudest victory in history was spoken in a whisper: “It is finished.”

A jar full of sour wine was there, and they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to Jesus' mouth. When He had received it, He said, “It is finished,” bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. Introduction: A Whisper That Changed the World Church, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:21, Genesis 3:15, John 10:18, John 19:29-30

Our Need In Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 30, 2014

Study through James

Our Need in Temptation James 1:5-8 I. A requirement for wisdom - v. 5 A. God is the source of wisdom B. God has sufficiency of wisdom C. God will supply wisdom II. A request by faith - v. 6 A. The challenge - faith or doubt B. The choice - planted or tossed III. A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses A Leper Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2013

An analysis of Jesus' cleansing of a leper in Luke 5:12-16 will teach us how to approach Jesus for cleansing.

Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel so that Theophilus might have certainty concerning the things he had been taught about Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). Luke wanted Theophilus—and others like him—to know for sure that Jesus is the Son of God who had come to seek and to save sinners (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Conflict In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2017

The Lord's prayers in the Garden

The Echoes of Easter Pt 2 "His Conflict in Gethsemane" Luke 22:39-46 Luke 22:39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Indulgent

Contributed by Alexandria Hunt on Jan 13, 2003

Conforming to the image of Christ in our attitude with our loved ones.

SELF-INDULGENT Definition: To give free reign to; to gratify one’s own appetites, desires, pleasures or whims In what areas do people (you) self-indulge? Typical responses will be in material things, food, drink, gambling, and entertainment – addictive type activity. Did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15, Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To My Sons…

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12, 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

X Marks The Spot [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 14, 2005

Christ is the most important part of Christmas, but is being "X’ed" out by several things. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

X Marks the Spot PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Now it’s a ‘holiday tree’, ‘winter break’, and soon, we’ll all be dreaming of a white holiday! The most important part of the word “Christmas” is where many are placing the “X” today. At ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Divine Healing

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

Divine Healing Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isaiah 53 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did

Divine Healing Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isaiah 53 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2009

BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus. Living in him, we must forgive others and take up our cross daily. Communion Sunday

1.04.2009 Sermon Give us our Daily Bread By William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus You are what you eat Born in a feeding trough, Jesus is our daily bread. We are to consume and live as Jesus did. It is a daily choice. Take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 9, 2012

The issue in doubt in the Corinthian church is that one day people will be raised from the dead. Not every person in the Corinthian church believed it will happen.

www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION - Are you a Christian with doubt? What do you doubt about? I’ve had people say to me - I have a hard time believing DEFINITION - Doubt: A place between belief and unbelief, involves uncertainty or distrust or lack of sureness of an alleged fact. The issue in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Cold, Without,within?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2015

We consider the dangers of life with no passion and zeal. Can the COLD kill us? Cold without? Cold within?

THE BATTLE OF BEING COLD (WITHOUT-- WITHIN)... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Revelation 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God