Sermons on Heart For Jesus:

Turn And Live

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2014

Today, by turning from sin to God through faith in Jesus Christ, anyone can have a new heart. Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.

Opening illustration: During the past year, cars, trucks, tires, window blinds, and toy xylophones have been recalled by their manufacturers. In every case, the message was similar: “This product is defective or dangerous and could cause serious injury or even death. Return it to us and we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

So what do we learn about Jesus? First, prayer was at the heart of Jesus’ life. The second thing we learn is that no person is beyond hope. Third, don’t stop praying. Fourth, don’t forget the mission

“Father, forgive them” Luke 23:33-38 The last words of a person’s life are a mysterious thing. Some last words reveal a lot about the personality of the person. They can speak volumes about their heart and who they are. P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 “How were the receipts today at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Reaping The Rewards Of Others

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 11, 2009

REAP WHERE YOU BESTOWED NO LABOUR, SOUNDS GOOD WHERE DO I SIGN UP? TRY THE ALTAR WHEN YOU GIVE YOUR HEART TO JESUS!!

JOHN4:31-38 REAP WHERE YE BESTOWED NO LABOUR INTRO: JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES 1: MASTER EAT A) THE TWELVE ASKED JESUS TO EAT B) THEY WERE CONCERNED FOR THE PHYSICAL WELL BEING OF THEIR MASTER C) THEY WANTED TO IN ANY WAY HELP AND PROVIDE FOR JESUS HOWEVER THEY COULD POINT: WE SEE HERE A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Other

Planning Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

You want to face your future? Face your future by giving your heart to Jesus Christ and letting and Holy Spirit of God be in you to guide you.

Turn to the Book of James. We’re going to be talking about your future so you ought to be interested. James, Chapter 4, and in a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 13. We’re interested in the future. We want to know what the year is going to bring to us. People have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Psalm 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Crazy Or Possessed? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same diagnoses.

Introduction Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? I know some women who have suspected the first of their husbands and the second of their toddlers! If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Control Of The Mind, Eyes, Body And Heart Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2003

What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

Sermon for 8/31/2003 Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. Tell the story of fishing at the Corder’s Pond. Crackers, attractive baits, caught a twelve pound catfish. B. Sharks when they go into a feeding frenzy. WBTU: A. Last week we talked about Practice Makes Perfect. In the Christian life through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Religion Is Loving God And Neighbour Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Some may view religion as a set of rules or dogmas, but Jesus reveals its true heart. Let’s explore into His teachings.

In Mark 12:29-31, a scribe asks Jesus, "Which commandment is the most important?" Jesus replies, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength...and you shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Jesus’ Jailhouse Rock

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 4, 2015

Only Jesus can make a jailhouse rock as he puts a song in Paul's heart and a spring in the jailer's step.

In a 1957 movie, Elvis Presley made prison look like a rip roarin’ time when he sang “Jailhouse Rock.” The truth is Jesus made a jailhouse rock long before Elvis did and it was no staged production. It was a real-life event punctuated by an earthquake, a jail break, and a midnight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

'til Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2009

To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing.

’TIL DEATH DO US PART Matthew 12:33-37 (The third in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-28; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Love God With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 2, 2025

One person asked Jesus a question that I think is one of the most important questions one can ask. He was a teacher of the law. His question was one that should concern all of us: What is the greatest commandment?

LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART Introduction If you could sit down with Jesus and a cup of coffee, what would you most like to ask him? -Why is there suffering in the world? -What happens after death? -Why do bad things happen to good people? -What is the meaning or purpose of life? -Is there life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tinman Mentality:burned Out, Burned Up. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2007

We use the TinMan of the Wizard of OZ for this study. Often life has a way of bringing us to being burned out and burned up in our Christian duty. We must walk with passion and compassion.

THE TIN MAN MENTALITY, BURNOUT AND BURNED UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts! Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clean Hands – Clean Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God.

Clean Hands – Clean Heart June 28, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God. Focus Passage: Psalm 24:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Jas 4:8b “Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Desiers

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon discusses the unity Jesus prayed for his people in John 17. It is the kind of koininia exemplified in the Trinity. This unity occurs because of change of heart rather than a change of organizational structure.

What Jesus Desires John 17:10-11,20-23 2-20-02 This morning we want to talk about - What Jesus Desires as Reflected in John 17. We are prone to focus is on what we desire and how we can receive what we want and need from the Lord. That’s not wrong. God tells us to delight ourselves in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:10-23, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing The Depths Of Jesus Christ: Launching Out Toward The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

Delving into the Christian classic "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" by Jeanne Guyon. Looking at what it means to have a deep, meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Looking at our heart, God's heart, and union with God's heart.

Today we’re going to set out on an adventure. We’re going to launch out into the depths of God and seek to discover a beautiful mystery, called “the depths of Jesus Christ.” We all long I think for a deeper more meaningful relationship with God. Yet I think for a lot of us it may seem out of reach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 7:34, Romans 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army