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An Unadulterated Heart

Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001

Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A message on overcoming adversities we face.

The Heart Of A Hero 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1. Benaiah was vigilant because of the company he enjoyed. A. He was one of 30,000 men who faithfully served King David. (2 Sam 6:1) B. He was one of 30 mighty men who led the armies of Israel. (1 Chr 11:15) C. He was one of 3 of David’s mightiest men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Know It By Heart

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to Romans. Knowing Christ by heart is not rote memorization. Its a different way of knowing.

Bibliography: Two Roads Diverge in the Woods, The Blue Bird Travel back to your days in high school English class. Do you recall a poem by Robert Frost titled, The Road Not Taken? Listen to this poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Steadfast Heart Series

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 2, 2002

in such a world of economic, political, and even environmental uncertainty, the love of God is all we have to hang on to. Thank God that it’s more than enough! His love hangs on to us; it will never let us go.

A STEADFAST HEART (Romans 8:35-39) Introduction: Separation is something we all deal with, in one way or another. What image does this word produce in your mind? For me, I see the picture of a little child lost in a grocery store. Distracted for a moment, the child loses track of what her mom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Heart For Souls

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Cold Heart

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon will charge the apathetic and encourage the faithful.

Intro: Christ writes seven letters to seven different churches. These messages have a three-fold meaning: 1. primary association-to the church 2. personal application-to the individual 3. prophetic anticipation-seven stages in the Church age I. The Assembly According ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001

When the music fades and all is stripped away, what do we have left? What is left, is the heart of worship!

THE HEART OF WORSHIP Watching Discovery channel: HEART TRANSPLANT. HOW MARVELOUS THE HEART IS, HOW IT BEATS AND GIVES LIFE, SPREADS LIFE TO REST OF BODY. What is Worship? Singing on Sunday morning, perhaps! But I think is more, it goes much deeper, or at least it should. Listen to the words ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Perfect Heart

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Christian Perfection is possible!

A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Holiness

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 package of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Alan Adams on Jun 4, 2001

Belief is not a product of ’signs and wonders’ it is a product of faith.

STRATHMOOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY -- 05-03-01 -- John 4:43-54 / Isaiah 43:1-9a A MATTER OF THE HEART I. Are you confused yet? (You’re probably not alone -- if you’ve given up -- on tracking Jesus’ whereabouts.) 1. You aught to be confused -- because I have found that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Song Of The Heart

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 4, 2001

Compare the Song of Songs and the Song of the Redeemed.

Song of the Heart Song of Solomon 1:1 I. Introduction The term song of songs is to be understood in the same manner the term Lord of lords or King of kings is use. The Lord of lords is the greatest lord. The King of kings is the greatest king. And the song of songs is the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Hero's Heart Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2008

Joshua was one of the greatest heroes in the Old Testament. This message examines the qualities that he had in his life

A Hero’s Heart Joshua 1:5-9 Essential 100 Series February 3, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have any of you heard of Alvin York? Sadly this amazing man has been all but forgotten by most Americans. Alvin York was a hero’s hero. On October 8, 1918 York was serving as a Sergeant in the US Army ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

War In The Heart Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

Paul describes the effect of living under the rule of the Mosaic law.

Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Congregational