Sermons on Hardening Hearts:

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness-It Is The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Miller on Jan 24, 2005

Broken relationships are devastating, yet forgiveness brings healing. We are called upon to be people who work toward forgiveness.

Forgiveness—It’s the Heart of the Matter Sermon Series: Hope in a Hurting World January 22/23, 2005 St. Stephen LC Pastor Charles J. Miller II Interspersed among all the very funny moments in the movie, “Home Alone” are some extraordinary touching and poignant scenes. One such scene has the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need To Rend Our Hearts

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005

How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Slaves' Mentality Or A Servants Heart?

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Hey! Grow up!!

North College Ave Baptist Church Galatians 4:1-7 "A Slaves’ Mentality or A Servants’ Heart" November 28, 2004 1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on the excellent book by the same name by Stu Weber, this sermon challenges men to take up the roles of king, warrior, mentor, and friend and lead their families and churches in the power of Christ.

The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart Pastor Jeff Williams 6-20-04 In 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley walked out of prison for the last time. They both were condemned to be burned at the stake for refusing to recant their personal faith in Jesus Christ. As they approached the stake, Latimer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Body, Pure Heart !

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

Pure body for a guy, to be pure for your future wedding ? What’s God wanting to you ? What is your commitment with your future wife ?

LA PURETE POUR UN GARCON Sujet adressé pour des gars ! Le roman de Tommy Nelson raconte un homme qui a rendu visite à une communauté des personnes qui vivaient à côté d’un fleuve. ¶Comme la soirée approchée, l’homme a été invité à s’asseoir près du fleuve et à apprécier une boisson et puis un dîner ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Heart For God (David)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The story of David and Goliath demonstrates the development of David’s heart for God.

Developing a Heart For God 1 Samuel 17 (David Vs. Goliath) There are a lot of people these days who are full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of physical violence, fearful about relationships, fearful about finances, fearful about the future. Psychologists tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 16, 2006

The first in a three part series that deals with our heart when we come into God’s presence.

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” Worship Is For God’s Benefit • The focus is God, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Heart Is Fixed In 2006. Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2006

A believer is to be like a tree planted near a river of water. We must reach deep to draw from the water of God’s written word while also reaching up toward the Son to hold on to a spoken word from God.

My Heart is Fixed in 2006 My mission in 2006 is to assemble a body of believers. Believers walk by faith, not by sight. Believers trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not to their own understanding. Believers believe! It sounds like a simple task but most people have been trained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Heart Of Worship - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 25, 2006

In this message we explore the question of "Why should we worship?"

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” Why Should We Worship? • God commands it – Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Worship - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 25, 2006

In this message we explore the many outward expression that our worship can take.

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” How Do We Worship? Worship Of The Mind Reflection – ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus With Thankful Hearts Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Ninth in the following Jesus series

Following Jesus with Thankful Hearts November 20th, 2005 Various Texts These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing Your Hearts Out

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2006

Christ is risen. As Eugene Peterson says, now is the time to "Let the Word of Christ...have run of the house...And sing...your hearts out to God.

Sing Your Hearts Out Colossians 3:16 Easter Sunday April 16, 2006 This morning, for the fifty-second time in my life, I woke up on Easter morning. For the fifty-second time, I have come to worship on a day when the familiar stories are heard. For the fifty-second time in my life, I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

When God Influences The Heart

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 3, 2006

When God influences the heart great things happen.

WHEN GOD INFLUENCES THE HEART When God influences the heart great things happen. In 2 Cor 8:16 Paul is organizing a collection for the Church in Jerusalem. The church had needs and we see something wonderful that God did. 2 Cor 8:16 I thank God, who put into the heart of Titus the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Heart! Take Courage!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God