Sermons on Hardening Your Heart:

All Depends On God's Mercy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you depend on man or GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that true dependence and reliance can only be on GOD alone. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:16 (New International Version) It does not, therefore

I. EXORDIUM: Do you depend on man or GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that true dependence and reliance can only be on GOD alone. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:16 (New International Version) It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leader Of The Posse

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2014

Father's Day Sermon with advice from Solomon to his son from Proverbs 4. Mind your path. Guard your heart. Watch your mouth.

LEADER OF THE POSSE PROVERBS 4:1-4 INTRODUCTION… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog&feature=kp Today is Father’s Day and we celebrate “Dad Life” and we honor the dads among us and those that have gone before us. We celebrate fathers are the leader of the posse. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting Your Prodigal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2020

Godly parents don’t always produce godly children

Recently I read about a married couple who couldn’t have children. They lived during a time of great upheaval in their country and it felt like their nation had fractured. Weeks turned into months, which turned into years. The barrenness in the wife’s womb made them both feel broken. One day ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-12, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Broken Fragments

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2023

Broken fragments have been defined as small particles that have become detached from something larger or whole.

Eva Ashwood, a female author of several novels once remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with being broken. Some things aren’t meant to be whole. And some things don’t need to be fixed. Some things are broken and aren’t meant to be fixed. But that doesn’t mean they’re fine the way they are. It just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 66:2

Bible Study - Matthew 5:8

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 2, 2023

I was reading a book about the Sermon on the Mount & saw some information about Matthew 5:8. This verse is great for me to write a study to share at the Men's Bible Study I lead. I will be sharing this with a small group of men in a few hours. Hope it speaks to you as well. God bless.

Matthew 5:8 – Bible Study What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? What brought to you the most love & joy when you witnessed it? I will share my moment with you. The moment I first laid eyes on my granddaughter Katrina was by far the most powerful moment I've ever had. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Down Every Imagination

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon is about righteousness and holiness,it teaches us that we must cast down every imagination of the heart.

EZEK 8:1-12 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. 2: Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012

God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 13, 2006

thanksGIVING is an action word! it shows what is really going on in your heart! Are you more than the sum of your appetites?

thanksGIVING! Luke 10:25-37 Did you ever see “Sesame Street”? There are only a little over 4,000 episodes broadcast thus far. Remember the muppet animal characters: Big Bird, Snuffleupagus, Oscar, the grouch, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster? While Big Bird was big, feathery, and comforting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Soul, Mind, Strength - Mark 12:29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 10, 2024

You know what it means to love God with all your heart. But what does it mean to love him with your soul?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29, Matthew 22:34-40

The Dynamics Of Christ’s Servants

Contributed by James Snyder on May 22, 2017

To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.

(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Church #7 A Changed Heart Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Many people dislike change, yet change is needed in every follower of Christ. This change must happen from the inside out if we want it to last.

~ Intro: When should we see Christmas in society... Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:17… 1. Heart change leads to a change in our thinking.(vrs 17-24) • It’s an inside out thing… • Our thinking and understanding will no longer be futile or useless. - A touched heart temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Changed In A Flash!

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul's incredible expereince that changed his life, and others.

As we begin this message we need to look at this man named Saul. He was: 1)Very religious – blameless according to the Law of Moses, a Pharisee among Pharisees, very zealous for the faith of his fathers and absolutely convinced that he was doing the Will of God. 2)Rich Heritage – a Jew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

Forgiveness is what most expect from others but is the hardest thing for us to do for others.

The way of Forgiveness Psalms 51:1-13 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, This morning I am going off road a little bit on my sermon because most of the times I want to recruit warriors to carry the message of the cross. Today, I want you to be a bit selfish. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene