Sermons on Grateful Heart:

Contentment And Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013

The final message in the series on the Ten Commandments. This covers the 8th and 10th. The ideas are to be content with what we have and thankful to God for everything.

This is the last message in a series on the Ten Commandments that I preached recently. A lot of explanation of the focus of the message can be found in the Introduction that I posted on this site. So, here we go with commandments 8 and 10. Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal. At the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 28, 2020

A continuing look at what it means to worship God. Focus is on our heart and spirit. This will help lead us to better understand our purpose in life.

First Baptist Church Worship God! March 1, 2020 A number of years ago, probably about 20 - 30 years ago, the church world entered what was affectionately called “WORSHIP WARS!” Worship wars really have to do with one aspect of worship, the music. That’s great news for me, because there are no ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021

The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should Really Matter In Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us.

But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important. Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 07

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

This message looks at the beatitude dealing with a pure heart. God encourages us to have a pure, not just a clean heart so that we can see him better.

MATTHEW 5:8 BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY WILL SEE GOD AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY NOW THE BEATITUDES, WE ARE BROUGHT TO OUR TEXT TODAY WHICH CHALLENGES US TO HAVE A PURE HEAR. THIS STRUCK ME AS INTERESTING, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT ASKED TO HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023

The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 11:17, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 4:4, James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:12-15, Matthew 15:18, Matthew 7:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touched

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023

There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Apostolic

Myth #5: God Doesn't Really Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 13, 2023

The myth we want to talk about today: “God Really Doesn’t Care”. This is a sensitive topic because most of the time when we think this way we are going through a difficult trial.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - God Doesn’t Really Care Introduction We are in a series called Myths Some Christians Believe. The myths we have covered so far include: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle, God Just Wants Me to Be Happy, I Could Never Forgive that Person, and Follow Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abracadabra? Can Miracles Still Happen?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 6, 2021

Could everyday hold the possibility of reaching for a miracle? Study WEE BOBBY MOFFETT, missionary to Africa.

ABRACADABRA? EVERYDAY HOLDS THE POSSIBILITY OF A MIRACLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DOES LIFE AND MINISTRY EVER BECOME A BURDEN? I have tears running down my cheeks as I prepare my heart. I look down at my feet and there lies CHUBACA (Chewy) a Shih Tzu. He has ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5, John 6:5-9, 1 Kings 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Today we hear the alarming news about the cloning of human beings.

There are already some serious questions that keep coming up about cloning, such as: • Could you clone Larry King, or would it have to be living tissue? • If we clone our generation will there be enough of them working to support Social Security when I retire? • If Larry King clones himself and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

Our words and actions flow out of the condition of our heart.

Well, this year of 2001 will be behind us in just a couple of days. I think the events of September 11 and the ripple effects on the economy will etch this year in our memories for a long, long time. But apart from events outside of you, think about who you have been this year. How are you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

What Should Really Matter In Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us. But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important.

Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasure Is

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on May 23, 2021

Idolatry is anything we run to besides the Lord for comfort. Whatever we spend all our time, money and energy on will show us if there are idols in our lives.

The title of my message today is Where Your Treasure Is. We are going to talk about idolatry today. I was doing housework one day this week and the Lord told me something about idolatry. And I said, Lord, I just recorded a podcast on idolatry, Why are we talking about idolatry again? And He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:18, Genesis 31:19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Have Hand Strength, But No Heart- Strength.

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 12, 2021

"Many people have enough hand strength, but no heart-strength to profit with it. Strength without grace and holiness serves little, and without prudence, it serves nothing"

HAVE HAND STRENGTH, BUT NO HEART- STRENGTH. "Indeed, what profit is the strength of their hands to me? " (Job 30:2a) NKJV "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal