Sermons on Hart:

Into The Storm

Contributed by Bart Baril on Sep 16, 2013

How to not only survive life's storms but grow in the process!

Joh 6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, (17) where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. (18) A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. (19) When they had rowed three or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Are You Here?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

From this text we are given a chance to see what the people were expecting from Jesus.

INTRO: From this text we are given a chance to see what the people were expecting from Jesus. Early in chapter 6 Jesus had feed a multitude with only five loaves and two fishes, and after the multitude was filled they among themselves ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35, John 6:60-69

Sing!

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jan 9, 2023

Ever wonder why the Angles are singing? Hymns are actually a very powerful prayer. In fact, a song, a Christmas Carol, was even able to stop a war. The power of songs of praise can change hearts and boost our faith.

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas as a child was a couple days before, my little brother and I would have a large candle, and we would go from house to house with a hymnal and go caroling. We would pick a few of our favorites like Silent Night, Oh Come O Ye Faithful, and Joy to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Matthew 18:20, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Other

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2025

Have you ever asked yourself, “Where did I get the idea that Jesus is God?” What if you understood what Jesus wanted you to know about Him that would challenge you to believe He is God? Get ready to learn about one of Jesus’ claims for Himself!

I AM the light of the world John 8:12-20 We begin a new message series this morning, and it is part of the sub theme, “taking Jesus' message seriously.” We will be looking at the 7 I AM statements or identity of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This morning we will study what Jesus reveals of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: *other

The House Of God - 21 Meditations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 13, 2026

THE HOUSE OF GOD - 21 MEDITATIONS

THE HOUSE OF GOD - 21 MEDITATIONS 1. Hebrews 10 : 25 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. *************************** 2. Luke 19: 47 - 48 47 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

What we choose to remember can powerfully affect our attitudes in the now. Sermon discusses how we can use our memory capacity to facilitate heart-felt worship.

Worship in Remembrance (Fifty Days of Consecration #2) Psalm 103:1-18[1] 3-27-05 Intro Your capacity for memory—have you thought about how powerful that gift is—the ability to recall previous experience. It is the way we learn. It keeps us from having to learn the same things over and over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Blessed Ignorance, Jesus Is Mine Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2003

We claim to know too much, as we want to make ourselves elite, we want to close off new ideas. Know nothing but the servant heart (a sermon for deacon ordination).

The psalmist says, “He has put a new song in my mouth.” And so I took that very literally and composed a new song for church today. Do you want to hear me sing it? It’s called, “Blessed ignorance, Jesus is mine” You say you don’t think you know that one? You say you think I got that wrong? ...read more

Scripture: John 7:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

God Exalting Worship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

The elements of dynamic worship that exalts God.

God Exalting Worship John 4:20-24 One characteristic of most of the churches that are experiencing dynamic growth is that of God exalting worship. Irwin Lutzer believes in the importance of worship and put it this way, “If we haven’t learned to be worshipers, it doesn’t really matter how well we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Expanding Your Expectations

Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 4, 2003

I want to challenge you to expand your expectations in three areas. 1. What church is all about. 2. What God can do through you. 3. What Grace is all about.

Expanding our Expectations And pursue those expectations with anticipation Psalms 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Ephesians 3: 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest News

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002

We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

An Acceptable Sacrifice

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 31, 2001

This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

------------------------------------- Matt 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consuming Life

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Real life begins with consuming God’s truth and is sustained with continual hunger for God’s Word.

Consuming Life Sunday Sermon / Communion Service / February 4th, 2007 Intro: Don’t you just love the smell of bread baking in the kitchen? I remember a kid coming home and smelling the evidence of what mom had been up to. We usually had “store” bought bread but occasionally mom would ‘spoil” ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-63

Denomination: Pentecostal