Sermons on Heart Commitment:

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13.1-23 Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2025

Using the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines the fruitfulness of your life in response to God's Word.

2025.05.25.Sermon Notes. Parables of the Kingdom. Conditions of the Heart. The Heart of the Matter_Matthew 13.1-23 PART 1 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalms 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 Big Idea: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The Lord answers Peter’s question.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Luke 18:18-30 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION He is mentioned by all three of the synoptic writers. Matthew describes him as a young man. Luke calls him a ruler and all three agree he is amazingly rich. His encounter with Jesus has been discussed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Distractions Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon looks at the story of Martha and Mary and prioritizes the value of "being with Jesus" over "doing for Jesus."

Please open your Bibles to Luke 10:38. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through this series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” The series is based the passage out of Romans 12:2 that says “Do not be conformed to the pattern of the world but be transformed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Not Even One Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 31, 2022

This sermon unpacks the concept of sin and how we have all been tainted by it, along with the freedom from it thanks to the forgiveness and redemption made possible through Jesus Christ.

If you were here this past week, you know that I just began a new sermon series entitled “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It was based on Romans 12.1. Today we are starting to dig in to that series. We are going to look at a different section of Romans. We are going to look at Romans 3:10-12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 21, 2019

Part 9 of this series examines the fall of mankind and how Satan is still using the same strategies (sin) today as he did in the Garden of Eden to separate mankind for our loving, heavenly Father.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Psalm 119:105; 1 John 2:15-17 Last week I gave you the definitions of the words persuasion and influence. As you recall, persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Relationships Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 19, 2012

The way we love and submit in the home, the way we work in our jobs, the way we treat our employees, are all a reflection of our relationship with God.

Illustration A young bride was at her wedding rehearsal and was visibly shaken and nervous; overwhelmed by the details that she had to remember. And the pastor realized this and pulled her aside after the practice and said, "This is all you have to do. When you come in for the wedding, all you have ...read more

Denomination: *other

We Really Live

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To show that we need to win souls to really live and be consistent in your attendances.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to win souls to really live and be consistent in your attendances. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Because now we [really] live, if you stand [firm] in the Lord. V. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience That Saves A Generation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2026

This message reveals how one man’s complete obedience to God became the channel through which an entire generation was preserved.

OBEDIENCE THAT SAVES A GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 6:13-22 Key Verse: “Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” (Genesis 6:22) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 7:1-5; Deuteronomy 28:1-2; John 14:15 INTRODUCTION Obedience is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Devoted Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 10, 2010

Four Things the Bible says we should be devoted to

“The Devoted Life” September 12, 2010 “Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God.” 1 Chronicles 22:19 Lance Armstrong is a phenomenal cyclist who has won the Tour De France for a record seven consecutive times, and that was after having survived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:19

Denomination: Holiness

Bride

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 8, 2009

A sermon on the husband’s role in marriage from Ephesians 5:25-27. (Acrostic outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon on 6/7/2009 Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband. WBTU: A. In Ephesians 5 in marriage it tells the woman to be submissive. It tells the man to love. Women say, “This should not be hard.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Engaging The Communtiy: I Am Hungry, Now What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

PRAYER AND FASTING BRINGS COMMITMENT TO OUR LIVES AND UNLEASHES THE POWER OF GOD OVER OUR COMMUNITIES!

ENGAGING THE COMMUNTIY: I AM HUNGRY, NOW WHAT? MARK 9: 14-31 FEBRUARY 13, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Artist: Joe Nichols If Nobody Believed In You: I watched him take the two strike call: He hadn’t tried to swing at all. I guess he’d had all that he could take, He walked away, for goodness sake. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Beloved Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2010

A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 14

Song of Songs 8: 1 – 14 He’s Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Beloved 1 Oh, that you were like my brother, who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I should find you outside, I would kiss you; I would not be despised. 2 I would lead you and bring you into the house of my mother, she ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David & Bathsheba: Preserving The Marriage Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 27, 2005

If marriages are the highest of all human relationships, why do so many fall apart? What can we do to prevent this kind of disaster from happening to us? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes David & Bathsheba: Preserving the Marriage 1 Kings 15:5 (Sixth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: David was a great man, distinguishing himself as a man of God, a composer of psalms, and a leader of men. Yet his record was not without blemish. David had problems with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What's The Big Deal About Church?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 16, 2009

Paul explains how the church is a really "big deal" in the plan of God and how it should, therefore be a "big deal" to us.

A word that Paul uses in our passage for today is one that he also uses elsewhere in this book. That word is “mystery. The word “mystery,” is used by Paul in verses 3, 4, 6, & 9. What is Paul referring to when he uses this word? The word, “mystery” might make us think of Agatha Christie, Sherlock ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ