Sermons on Good And Honest Heart:

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

There are three qualities to having a grace-filled heart. These qualities are hearts that are filled with gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. And in the end, a grace-filled heart is a heart that is filled with Christ, because all of God’s grace comes through Him.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a grace-filled heart, a heart filled with the grace of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Sypmtoms Of A Defective Heart

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Matters of the heart.

THE SYMPTOMS OF A DEFECTIVE HEART LUKE 16:15 THE HEART IS A HARD-WORKING MUSCULAR PUMP WHOSE STEADY ACTION SUSTAINS LIFE. WITH EACH BEAT, THE HEART SENDS BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY TO CARRY OXYGEN AND FOOD TO ALL THE BODY’S CELLS. THE RHYTHMIC BEATING OF THE HEART BEGINS ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Hearts Free

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 31, 2004

Jesus Christ sets us free from: 1. Cynicism 2. Despair 3. Self

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who passed away earlier this month at age 82, made his living playing the part of someone chronically depressed and making fun of himself because he “got no respect.” He would complain to his audiences with lines like: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

A Courage-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2023

A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. So, I think it’s safe to say we all need courage to face these challenges of life. The message is from the life of Joshua.

A Christian’s Heart “A Courage-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzNn1r0XVE A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Foursquare

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 11, 2006

This message examines the heart and the play on words...do you have a "whole-heart" or a "hole-heart" - Using scripture the difference becomes obvious...especially when we talk about money and stewardship of our possessions.

The Test of Two Hearts…Whole or Hole? Matthew 6:19-21 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001

Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Room In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon

Finally! Christmas Eve is finally here! I thought I would never make it! I actually thought that sometime during the past few days some desparate shopper would drive me off the road. I mean, people are driving like maniacs out there. Of course, it is not as if traffic is always good in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Soil Of Your Heart

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 9, 2011

Do we live our lives open to God? We need to allow the seed of God's word to penetrate into fertile soil of our heart.

4th Pentecost 11 The soil of your heart. Matthew 13:1-13:23 In the 19th Century and into the first part of the 20th (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This sermon is part of a series on the book of John and was preached in order to encourage the church to share the Gospel with friends and family.

Share the Good News John 20:30-31 Today I want to address the topic of evangelism. This is one of the areas that the church in America is lacking in. We have the tendency in our business thinking to count bodies in the pew and if that number is higher this year than last we think that things are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Straight From The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017

In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart Wide Open Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 7 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place at the Ohio State University Department of Surgery Research. A 30-year-old named Harry Besharra was arrested for armed robbery and during his intake it was observed that something was wrong with him physically. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Worship-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023

Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2011

We need to restore both the form and the heart of New Testament Christianity.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2004

We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist