Sermons on God Sees The Heart:

Why So Many Translations

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Elihu - Job Chapter Thirty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 15, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity two.

Job chapter 32 could be outlined - Introduction of Elihu (Job_32:1-5) Elihu’s disappointment in the debate (Job_32:6-16) Elihu’s promise to speak without partiality (Job_32:17-22) At this point the three friends of Job discontinue their discourse with Job. Why? The answer is found in verse ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

This brief but unique description of the Lord’s Coming emphasizes the three words used in the Greek New Testament, parousia, epiphaneia and apokalupsis

The People of the Apocalypse “The Nature of the Lord’s Second Coming” After the Lord Jesus arose from the dead, he appeared on numerous occasions to His disciples and other followers. He was seen on the road to Emmaus by “two of them” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Resolutions That Count

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 26, 2013

The majority of us make New years resolutions only to fail. Why not make some resolutions that count and keep them

In a few days around 60 hours to be more exact that ball at times square is going to drop and millions of people all over the country will usher in the start of a brand new year. My friends 2014 is upon us a new year a chance to start fresh and set some goals and make some resolutions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Freedom Isn’t Free"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

# 21~nineteen & Twenty~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 9, 2012

NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. The number TWENTY is found 341 times in our KJ Bible and it stands for REDEMPTION, as well as EXPECTACY.

# 21~NINETEEN & TWENTY~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 3-12-12 NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. There are NINETEEN different persons referred to in Hebrews 11-1-32, although the name of Joshua is not mentioned in verse 30, he was the leader of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life- Abortion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon on abortion (Seed thoughts taken from Byron Holtsclaw and conclusion seed thoughts taken from another sermon on SermonCentral: Abortion - A Matter of Life and Death by Scott Kircher)

HoHum: Talking about the church past couple of weeks. Start back next week. 4 purposes of church: Evangelize- Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Edify- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: encourage one another and build each other up Minister to those in need- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love: The Greatest Characteristic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This messages focuses on the meaning of love in the life of a disciple.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Characteristic 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a, 13 Whoever thought love could be such a lucrative business? Retailers, that’s who! According to the National Retail Federation, the average amount spent on Valentine’s Day is $134/person in 2014, with a total spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Love Overcoming Evil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023

Fervent Christian service.

LOVE OVERCOMING EVIL. Romans 12:9-21. I). GENUINE LOVE. Romans 12:9-13. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. From this, I have taken ‘Genuine Love’ as a title for this section. The second clause ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abimelech's Plot (Judges 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 10, 2025

Can we ever expect betrayal in the church? Let's look at Judges 9.

Are there people like Judas and Abimelech who betray others for money or power? Are we loyal or traitors? Let’s examine Judges 9. Was Abimelech’s plot completely contrary to his father’s wishes? Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Return At An Uncertain Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus' prediction of the time of His return.

Certain Return at an Uncertain Time Matthew 24:32-41 I. A Parable (32-33) A. Discernment 1. Observation 2. Knowledge B. Disclosure II. A Promise (34-36) A. Permanence of Israel 1. ‘Generation’ – nation, or nationality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christian Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Going For Gold Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A picture of what Christ has done for you and the response He desires from you. We should never give Jesus anything less than our best.

I. Christ is the SUPREME High Priest for you. A. The Father SELECTED Him. B. He SACRIFICED Fully. C. He SUFFERED for you and with you. D. He SYMPATHIZES with you. II. He wants you to set your SIGHTS on the Gold of Heaven. A. OBEDIENCE = LOVE. 1. Who do you spend time with? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Responsibility Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippian 4.10-14.

Christian Responsibility Text: Phil 4.10-14. Introduction: 1. God expects us to serve. Sometimes instead of praying we should be working and sometimes instead of working we should be praying. Wisdom is that quality that helps us know the difference. 2. Read text. 3. In this text there are 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004

Introduction to series on the Miracles of Jesus which also covers the Miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

The Miracles of Jesus Introduction to Series and Jesus’ First Miracle As we begin our study of “The Miracles of Jesus” there are a few things that we need to examine by way of introduction. What Constitutes A Miracle? “A popular but wrong, definition is to say that a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Baptist