Sermons on Grateful Heart:

Tuesday - Opening Closed Minds And Penetrating Callused Hearts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2022

On Tuesday of the final week of Jesus' earthly life, He spent the day teaching His disciples, the crowds and the religious leaders. His teaching was designed to confront some and comfort others. The choice is always ours.

A. Did you hear about the guy going around different towns and jabbing people with knitting needles? 1. The police believe he was trying to make a point and was following some sort of pattern. B. The word “needle” can be used as a noun or a verb. 1. As a noun, a needle might be: a small slender ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shavah Bekal Livah Return With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 15, 2022

Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah.

Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah. He began his ministry at a young age, under a good king. But later, would serve under a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

1 Kings 9 - Solomon's Heart Series

Contributed by Sam Cheung on Aug 10, 2021

Taking a deep look at 1 Kings 9 and the terrible warnings God gives to Solomon in his second appearance and Solomon's reaction to it

What would be the worst thing to happen to you at the end of your life? For me, it might well be losing your mind. For others, it may be the terrible tragedy of losing your children, somewhat like happened to Job. For many, I guess, it would be that everything that you have spent your life building ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Which Moves God's Heart

Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on May 2, 2022

Can a prayer move the heart of God?

Recently, my 7-year-old grandson Alonso told me that his daddy, my son, carries around a lot of money in his pocket. I asked him how much and he told me: $1,200! He turned to me, “Papa, how much do you carry in your pocket?” I said, “$20” and he replied, “That is so sad.” Sometimes we act like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 7:7-8, 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022

People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Write Scripture On Your Hearts, Saturate Yourself In It. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2023

Scripture is a blessing that many of us take for granted, a tool that will establish us well for spiritual battles and develop us as individuals in life and in character.

We are blessed to live in part of the world where we are able to still share scripture openly. There are countries in where the sharing of God’s word is illegal, where people would love to have access to read the Bible openly but do not. There are other places where the Bible is held in very high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-3, Proverbs 7:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 7:2-3, Deuteronomy 11:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thy Word I Have Hidden In My Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 13, 2022

Psalm 119 isn’t blasé about God’s commandments. Psalm 119 isn’t neural about God’s precepts. Psalm 119 loves and adores the law of God!

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. Now, the longest chapter in your Bible is devoted to how important the Bible is to our lives. Even though the Bible is really valuable, the words and wisdom of the Bible are objectionable to so many people. Banning the Bible The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 11:25, 1 John 1:4, Luke 11:28, Proverbs 20:17, Proverbs 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Heart Walk After Our Eyes

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 25, 2021

Watch your eyes and heart with great diligence. Guard your eyes lest they ensnare your heart. Look to your hearts, lest they be ensnared by your eyes. Where the eye is full of adultery, the heart is full of it too.

WHEN OUR HEART WALK AFTER OUR EYES " If my step has turned out of the way, and my heart walked after mine eyes, and if any blot has cleaved to mine hands;" (JOB 31:7) Can the heart walk after the eyes? OR Can the eye misled the heart? That's the question that comes across your ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:7, Proverbs 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer: Unveiling The Heart Of James 5:16

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 17, 2023

"Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."

Today, we gather to explore the profound words of James, the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, found in James 5:16. In this short but potent verse, James unveils a powerful truth that has the potential to transform our lives and deepen our relationship with God. Let us turn our attention to these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And Praise With A Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

The longest chapter in the Bible is not about laws and rituals—it is about delight in God's Word. Psalm 119 is a heart-felt celebration of God's truth, written by someone who deeply loved and honoured the Scriptures.

Go! And Praise with a Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Duration: 30 minutes Opening Prayer Lord, as we open Your Word today, open our hearts. Let Your truth be planted deep within us. Shape our thoughts, stir our affections, and strengthen our obedience. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all we say and do. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Psalm 51:17, John 1:14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware The Little Foxes: Guarding The Vineyard Of Your Heart

Contributed by Samuel Supan on Aug 18, 2025

Introduction – The Danger of Small Things

Point 1 – Small Sins Have Big Consequences Ecclesiastes 10:1 says, “As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.” In Filipino life, we’ve seen this: • A sari-sari store loses customers not because of one big scandal, but because of paunti-unting ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting On The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. As we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune moment to reflect on the love and attributes of our Heavenly Father.

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Heavenly Father Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to express our gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. But as we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024

Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible