Sermons on Hardening Your Heart:

"The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Our Hearts On The Mission Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom Luke 10:1-24 We are back in Luke after a series on community and specifically Life Groups. We have said that chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Our Hearts On The Mission Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom Luke 10:1-24 We are back in Luke after a series on community and specifically Life Groups. We have said that chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Looking For A Few Perfect Hearts

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A lesson concerning our need to completely rely on God.

God is looking for a few “perfect” hearts. 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” Perfect – to be complete or friendly. (NIV fully committed) King Asa of Judah Asa did ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

5 Stones Of A True Father's Heart

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009

I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart.

Who here today can remember back to when the first Father’s Day took place here on this earth? Of course, when Adam became the first human son of the Father! I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart. From those 5 smooth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 23, 2015

If we have no urgency, no vigilance, no time for quite listening or fixing our eyes on Jesus. The result will not be standing still, but drifting away. The Scripture do not provide for standing still

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. The appointed passages for today are Job 1:1 & Job 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4 & Hebrews 2:1-12; and Mark 10:2-16. An Eastern Proverb states.....Negligence produces ..... a lot ....of dirt. As in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses ... Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009

The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized!

GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES Matthew 12:1-13 (The first in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized! Supplemental Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Preface Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

This sermon is about our temptation to judge others.

“When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses” -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Romans 2:1-29 As we continue our traverse through the chapters of Romans, we are learning that regardless of who we are, we are in God’s sight. In fact one could say that in the first chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Gratitude: The Heart's Response To God's Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon delves into the profound reasons we should express our gratitude to God. Our decision to thank God should not be contingent on His recent actions for us, but rather on the everlasting love He has shown us through His Son and His continuous blessings.

Today, I want to talk to you about the importance of gratitude. In a year filled with challenges and difficulties, it may be hard for some to find reasons to be thankful. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone's lives in various ways, making it even more crucial to cultivate a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Topics: Gratitude, God's Love

Paul's Missionary Heart -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2009

By examining Paul’s heart, we see the heart of a missionary.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 15:14-33: 14I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Family Comes From The Heart Of God

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

It can be hard to understand what God is like, but Genesis tells us that we are created in God's image and we know that God is love. When we love our families and others, we experience something important of what God is like.

Open your bulletins and look at the two Bible verses at the top of our worship liturgy for today, in the box that says, “Words to Ponder.” We have all heard those two verses many times before, but I want to be sure you understand some amazing things in them this morning. Could we read them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Genesis 1:26-27

Having A Clean Heart - Test #4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart

We are in the middle of 6 tests that prove if we really love God. Tonight’s test asks, “Do you have a clean heart?” If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart? Let’s look at what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Set Eternity In Our Hearts Lord!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 1, 2005

This message talks about Heaven and gives 3 points about why Heaven should be considered.

Title: Set Eternity In Our Hearts Lord! Text: Matt 13:44-52 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - Today’s message is an introduction to this evenings message. - Tonight is part 6 in my prophecy series called Reigning with God in the Millennium. - It will be like Heaven on earth, when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Pentecostal