Sermons on Goo Heart:

The Abraham Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008

God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failing To Obey The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 27, 2010

The restored community was lapsing into the same sins that brought on the ruin of their fathers & that sin was their failure to obey the Word from their hearts. The people must learn the lesson that the nation's life centers around its attitude toward an

ZECHARIAH 7: 8-14 FAILING TO OBEY THE WORD The emphasis of the second message in this third section is to draw an even closer connection with the past to the present. In the earlier generation, just as in Zechariah's own day, the people needed to comprehend that God desired inner spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Pride With Humility Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 27, 2011

Proverbs 6:16-19 gives us seven things God hates. We will look at the first of these and see how to overcome them with God's grace.

Good morning Signal Mountain! First, I would like to express my appreciation to Joel Baxley and David Bible for preaching last Sunday while I was in California doing the wedding service for Patrick and Amanda. The Lord has blessed this congregation with talented members who are willing and able ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Those Who Find Them

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 16, 2011

God’s words are life to those who find them. So my question would be; what about those who don’t find them?

Proverbs 4:20 My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; 22. For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Life and health sounds like a good way to go. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Goal Of Instruction

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

The whole point is love.

The Goal of Instruction January 17, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The whole point is love. Focus Passage: I Timothy 1:1-7 Now the goal of the commandment is love - Eng Majority NT But the effect of the order - BBE The whole point of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Rubbishes

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised from an earlier message for a small church trying to affirm a new direction: Focus on what you have accomplished, know the heart of Christ for His church, confirm loving relationships.

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD October 3, 2004 Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. All these recent accidents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Influence And Conformity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010

We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Contributed by S S on Feb 21, 2009

Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

God’s Message To God’s People - Isaiah 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 8, 2012

When I look at the Biblical prophets, I think “Here I am, send somebody else,” because this is not a very pleasant job. Prophets are rejected throughout the Bible. Jesus also was rejected.

Isaiah 6 Vs. 1 & 2 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Uzziah ...read more

Denomination: *other

Pews And People -- Churches And Steeples. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2012

A topical message. How we define church will determine what we cherish and what we are able to let go. The right definition will free us; the wrong definition will enslave us. Aimed at churches who exist to "keep the doors open."

Introduction Do you remember this finger play? Here’s the Church, Here’s the steeple, Open the doors to see all the people In years gone by, this finger play was a tool that teachers used to teach children the importance of attending church? I certainly believe that it holds value for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Give Me The Dirt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 1 through 15

Luke 8: 1 – 15 Just Give Me The Dirt Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, 2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Salvation Has Come Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 9, 2012

As Christ’s body, we should reflect Christ’s heart. What does that look like?

Introduction: What’s in a gift? It’s an important question as Valentine’s Day approaches. Guys, are you like me? Do you struggle with what to give your girl for Valentine’s Day? Did you even remember that Valentine’s Day is coming up? Don’t forget. The worst gift you can give your girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What’s For Dinner? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A study of Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 5 through 15

Ezekiel 3: 5 – 15 ‘What’s for dinner?’ Part 2 “5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:5-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Hosea 11:1-11, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Sympathy Towards Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 30, 2018

Paul has to tell them that he speaks out of the fullness of his heart, that if his mouth has been opened with an unusual frankness it is because his heart has felt more than common sympathy for them.

July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.a: Sympathy Towards Paul. (6:11-13) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist