Sermons on Heart Hole:

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

Learning To Lean

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 9, 2009

Becoming a person who follows after God’s heart requires open heart surgery!

LEARNING TO LEAN Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) What do you LEAN on? What if your CRUTCHES were taken away? Psalm 34:18 18 The LORD is close to the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Keep The Fire Burning Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 11, 2010

As the priest were every morning to put wood on the altar, that the fire might never go out; so we, who are called to be kings and priests unto God, should daily kindle the flame of in our hearts. How do we keep our hearts burning for God?

I. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART CONVERSING WITH THE SAVIOUR (32) A. Prayer is a SHEER Necessity B. Prayer is a SERIOUS Activity II. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART COMMITTED TO THE SCRIPTURES (32) A. Let us EXALT THE NATURE of the Word of God (I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

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

'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

"your Cheating Heart"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 16, 2019

Jeremiah believes its the heart that is cheating God and the only cure is The Balm "Jesus Christ".

“You’re Cheating Heart” Jeremiah 17:5-11 Hank Williams’ wrote a song called you’re cheating heart you remember The first two stanzas go like this: Your cheatin’ heart Will make you weep. You’ll cry and cry And try to sleep. But sleep won’t come The whole night through. Your cheatin’ heart Will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Saves A Toughened Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 9, 2017

Have you ever known someone you though was a “tough case” when it came to believing in Christ? The conversion of the tough Roman jailor in Philippi shows that even the tough cases can be saved by a Christian faith that is real.

God Saves a Toughened Heart Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 7, 2017 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 16 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Out Of A Right Heart

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on May 8, 2008

This is a short study on John 15:4-8 that I used for a Wednesday night devotion. Prayer is the main theme.

We Are to Abide in Christ 4 dAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much efruit; for without Me you can do fnothing. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005

Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Your Heart Sing?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2008

The Psalmist of Ps. 40 was in deep despair when God set his feet on rock and put a new song in his heart. Can our hearts sing of the saving power of God?

Does Your Heart Sing? Psalm 40:1-11 January 20, 2008 I know that this may sound pretty odd…maybe crazy to you. As I look back on my years in ministry, I can say that some of the most profound experiences I have had have been associated with death and dying. I generally tend to lump people into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Be Still, My Foolish Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 18, 2010

There is a worldwide awareness that God exists, but also a worldwide infection of sin. God in Christ comes to get our attention so that never can anyone say, in foolishness, that God is absent or does not matter.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 5, 1986 In some of the more strict religious communities there is the practice called “shunning.” When someone is shunned, usually because he or she has violated the moral code or has broken the way of behaving expected in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005

The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart To Honor Authority - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2005

It’s easy to submit to someone in authority when we agree with them. But what if those in authority over us aren’t "good" men? What if they make immoral decisions? What if they are mean, spiteful, and dangerous?

OPEN: The first words that a child says always seem so cute. Brad’s baby daughter’s first word was “Wow!” Other children learn to say “mommy” or “daddy.” But there is a word that children learn to say that’s not quite so cute. Do you know what it is? That’s right: “No!” As they grow older we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019

In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 3:1, Luke 9:23, John 14:1, John 14:27, Romans 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational