Sermons on Heart For The Church:

The Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015

Peter's vision reveals that all people from every nation are acceptable in God's Kingdom

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 “The Vision” INTRODUCTION Recently a relative visited us for a few days this past year. She’d been to Surprise a few years ago and she was astonished at how Surprised had changed. Surprise had to change in order to accommodate increased population and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Like Lightning Lighting Up The Sky Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2013

In the Christian life, with suffering, God gives us wordless and imageless insights that strengthen and confirm faith.

Thursday of 32nd Week in Course Lumen Fidei To get a clearer understanding of today’s Gospel, we have to take it in context. First, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who wanted to know when the kingdom of God would come. Remember that this sect–really a kind of political party as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Four Kinds Of People We Preach To Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

Jesus gave the parable of the four soils to encourage his disciples to keep on preaching even though people reject the message.

Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world conquest with words. Karl Marx put words on paper and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hearts Before God Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010

God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Catholic Spirit

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

"And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kin

"And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kings 10:15 I. Let us consider the question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15

Denomination: Methodist

A Church’s Mission: The Purpose Of Church At The Mission

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2011

Jesus was sent by the Father and Jesus then sent His disciples. How does Jesus’ calling connect with the church’s calling? How does God use the unique character of a local church to impact its community for the gospel?

Let’s consider the purpose of Church at the Mission today? Why are we here? What is the mission of Church at the Mission? Our mission, why we are here and what we should be doing, is not something that we come up with ourselves. Who is the head of this church. It’s not me. It’s not Rick Tobias. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Churches Of Revelation - The Corrupt Church And The Dead Church

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2019

This is a sermon about the corrupt church of Thyatira and the dead church of Sardis, in a series about the churches of the Book of Revelation.

CATM Sermon - October 27, 2019 - The Churches of Revelation - Thyatira and Sardis So far we have looked at 3 of the 7 churches in the book of Revelation. We’ve seen a pattern in the way Jesus communicates to the churches. That pattern is that Jesus begins with gratitude and even praise to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-28, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Turn Burdened Hearts Into Burning Hearts

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2004

This sermon reminds us that God is nearest during our times of sadness.

1. God Knows Where We are When We are Hurting. 2. Our Saviour is Nearest When Our Souls are Sad. 3. Overwhelming Sorrow Can Prevent Us From Encountering His Presence. 4. Christ Will Unfold the Scriptures During Our Dark Seasons. 5. The Presence of God is Not Based On Human Significance. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Virtue Supports The Law Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance are for building up the individual and the Church

Tuesday of 3rd week in Easter “You call yourselves Catholics, baptized in warmed-over lemon juice, not by the Holy Spirit. You are just like your faithless ancestors. They didn’t listen to their preachers and neither do you. You reject and murder everyone God sends you, and even reject Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

A Heart Condition What Is The Condition Of Your Heart

Contributed by Guy Takashima on Sep 10, 2013

The conditon of our heart affects all areas of our life. The conditon of our spiritual heart is even more important because it affects our soul, spirit and body.

“A HEART CONDITION” What is the Condition of your Heart? I.) INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk about the condition of your heart. The heart is the most important muscle in our body. It provides all of the nutrients and oxygen we need to live by sending blood to all the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2009

Where is your heart leading you? Jesus exposes what our hearts so often treasure, and he brings us God’s promises that work the impossible in our hearts. Parts: A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible

Text: Mark 10:17-27 Theme: We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/We-Follow-Our-Heart_s-Treasure-Mark10_17-27.html Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, PLUS, a word that the Lord gave me for this new year. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, and what we’ll be looking at in our time together. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. And what I’d like to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Foursquare

Is God's Heart Your Heart?

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2025

God's heart bleeds for the lost. How about yours?

I’m not sure if I have ever had so many things happen in a short time that would point to this being the very passage I need to teach from today. For example, about 10 days ago we received a prayer letter from missionaries we support in the Netherlands, the Van Dillens. They had mentioned in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Bible Church

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Check-Up From The Heart Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 27, 2006

Have you heard that saying, " there’s gold in them there pews." Well, every potential leader in your church needs these words of warning.

A Check Up from the Heart Up! Text: Matthew 15: 1-3, 8-14 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”3 He answered and said to them, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal