Sermons on Heart Deceitfully Wicked:

Heart Purification

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

God is searching for people with a pure heart

Heart Purification Matthew 5:8 February 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have ever seen the show Dirty Jobs? The show is hosted by Mike Rowe and each week he goes and tackles another dirty job. The premise of the show is that Mike Rowe goes and works for one day at a specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Clean Heart

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

This is not a Lost Man asking this but a Saved man--The Cry of a man in Misery.

WHEN DOES A CHRISTIAN NEED A CLEAN HEART? Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" Introduction: 1. This is not a Lost Man asking this but a Saved man--The Cry of a man in Misery. 2. II Sam. 12--Nathan had told David that God had discovered His Sin but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

(Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Heart Renewed

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

God uses his own worst advertisement, his people, to show the world just how holy he is.

It is very easy to become distracted from our purposes. I started this week with a great plan and schedule. I had untended to write this sermon on Monday By Monday 8.30am, it was off the rails. I had not even arrived at the office, but heard the news that vandals had spray painted most of our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Heart Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that we must have heart to do the will of God.

Heart of Obedience Theme: To show that we must have heart and will Text: 1 Samuel 16 Introduction In 1 Samuel 16, God sends Samuel to anoint another King. God has rejected Saul as king. Because of his disobedience because he did not listen to the word of the Lord Saul has been rejected. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Renewed Heart

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 18, 2007

A challenging message on how God performs Cardiac surgery and what is required of the believer

It is very easy to become distracted from our purposes. I started this week with a great plan and schedule. I had untended to write this sermon on Monday By Monday 8.30am, it was off the rails. I had not even arrived at the office, but heard the news that vandals had spray painted most of our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Deacon’s Ordination Service

The Heart of A Servant Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Dea. Willis Fulks, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 “…but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cut To The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2007

Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.

Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 12, 2007

Service is a critical tie that binds us to one another in love, and is one of the most vital ways that we can nurture greatness in both ourselves and our community. So how do we go about serving in the loving way that Jesus encouraged?

When you think about serving others—why do you do it? Because I have to is the common response. What if I told you today that you could serve because you want to not because you have to? Serving from the heart is the theme of the study that we are looking at during Sunday School for the next few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

A Heart For Soul

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

Christians have a duty to evangelise. Every divine encounter is a divine opportunity.

A HEART FOR SOUL ACTS 9:3-4 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Talking of divine appointments? Many Christians are not good at utilizing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Big Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2007

We are models of God’s love to the world.

A BIG HEART John 13.34-35 S: Love one another C: Loving fellowship as a basis for evangelism Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE MODELS OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE WORLD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Scripture five qualities that enable us to model God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of The Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Mark 11-12 contains the triumphal entry and some of the events in Christ’s final week. His actions show that he came to establish the "Kingdom of the heart" and to raise his banner of love over us.

Palm Sunday CHCC: April 1, 2007 The Kingdom of the Heart Mark 11-12 INTRODUCTION: Today is often called “Palm Sunday.” It’s the day when we remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem … just 5 days before he would be crucified. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem turned into a gigantic parade. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Hearts Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

We can approach God with open hearts as we quiet ourselves and enter into His presence.

March,2007 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of the Gentiles up to the entrance of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Heart Prints

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 "Heart Prints" Revelation 21: 1:1* ¶ Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2* And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran