Sermons on God Sees The Heart:

A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014

The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Open Hearts, Open Hands Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

A discussion about what we can do to become people of generosity like our Father in heaven.

Open Hearts, Open Hands Deuteronomy 15:1-15 1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel the loan he has made to his fellow Israelite. He shall not require payment from his fellow Israelite or brother, because the LORD's ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generous Wallet - Happy Heart

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010

Wouldn't it be nice if all the money the church gave went to me, the vicar.....? Oh, have I misunderstood what giving is about?

sermon on Acts 4:32-37 (the Believers share their posessions) and Luke 18:18-30 (the rich ruler) Years ago, it was the custom for people to bring their gifts to the front of the church. A well known preacher was making an appeal to the people to give to a good cause. Many came to present their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Anglican

Called Of God, But Not Following God.

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 8, 2003

Do you have a call in your life, and you’ve failed miserably. Now it would seem there is no hope. Perhaps you need to look around and see if ther is a burning bush in view.

“Called of GOD But not Following GOD” Exodus Chapter 2-3 As I was studying the book of Exodus I realized the secret to ministry. I have always been amazed at my Pastor, Brother Dave Hartson. Brother Dave is into everything, what I mean is he Preaches, Teaches, does bible study, has a full time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Depend On God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

One of the most difficult things in life is becoming and remaining a person after God’s on heart.

“LEARNING TO DEPEND ON GOD” (The Leader’s Strength) Dr. Dennis Deese 1 SAMUEL 18:17-21:15 One of the most difficult things in life is becoming and remaining a person after God’s on heart. If you doubt that, just consider for a moment how many people you personally know that you would consider ...read more

3) Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 17, 2008

As a lifestyle of kingdom living thankfulness is found in the heart by three expressions; and also in our heart of compassion towards those who are not thankful.

>>Introduction<< Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year One of my earliest childhood memories is waking up on thanksgiving day Smelling the food Family coming over No regular schedule I have a distinct memory of waking up and smelling the food and hearing voices in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Connected Holy Moment Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 19, 2023

Our God is so awesome that He can combine two Holy Moments between unlikely people for His glory.

Introduction Before Mother’s Day, I began a new series called “I Yearn for More Holy Moments with God.” And in that first sermon of this series, I shared with you the Holy Moment between God and Jonah before Jonah agreed to go to Nineveh to preach as God had asked him. Today, I want to share a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-5, Acts 10:9-16, Acts 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Whispering Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2001

7 expressions of a servant’s heart are seen in a personal surrender of ....

A Servant’s Heart—John 13:1-20 Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018

Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012

As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013

A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Clean Heart In A Dirty World

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2020

I love the 51st Psalm. It’s a very personal prayer of Confession - Self-Examination - A Cry For Forgiveness. I can really identify with the author of this Psalm. Not with what he did, but with his own sense and need for forgiveness.

TITLE: A CLEAN HEART IN A DIRTY WORLD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-12 Out of all the 150 Psalms, I believe this is one of the most heart wrenching of them all. It is a heart filled and genuine account of David’s guilty heart. There is no real need to enlarge the circumstances, the heading tells the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Toughened Heart - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2005

Acts 16 is the story of 3 hearts: Lydia’s TENDER heart, the Slave Girl’s TORMENTED heart, and the Philippian Jailer’s TOUGHENED heart. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

A Toughened Heart Acts 16:22-40 ----- Is there someone you know who needs to be saved, and you would label them as “a tough case”? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking, “oh, they’ll never get saved, they’re too hardened”? A good subtitle for this message would be: Jesus CAN save the hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Stirs The Hearts Of His People Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 31, 2014

A sermon examining the work that God does in the lives of His people.

WHEN THE LORD STIRS HIS PEOPLE Haggai 1:11-15 You have all heard the idiom "stirring up a hornet's nest". This means to do something that causes a lot of trouble, controversy, or difficulty. It wasn’t a hornet’s nest, but on Friday I stirred up a yellow jacket’s nest and I am still ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:11-15

Denomination: Baptist