Sermons on Heart Knowledge:

Feelings

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009

Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the phrase, “If it feels good; do it.” Some people direct their lives by how they feel. “Just follow your heart”. But should we be putting so much emphasis on how we feel? Should we

FEELINGS INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of talk about feelings. There’s even a song called, ‘Feelings’. Sadly, there are some people whose faith can be described by the first line, “Feelings, nothing more than feelings.” Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Me In The Mourning Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 15, 2008

God gives favor to those with heavy hearts by offering them His comfort. I. Those Who Mourn the Departed Can Find Comfort in Christ. II. Those Who Mourn their own Failure Can Find Comfort in Christ. III. Those Who Mourn the Oppressed Can Bring Comfort Thr

Living in the Father’s Favor: Call Me in the Mourning Intro: One could argue that nearly all adults and many children are in some stage of grief right now. I don’t know anyone who reaches adulthood without experiencing some level of loss or disappointment. Yes, we try to deal with it and move on, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008

Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Require Of Me Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words One Friday - 1 The Word Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ We Hear the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Isa. 53:12 ❷ We Hear Christ’s Identified with His People ❸ We Hear Of God’s View of Sin Ignorant or Not ❹ We Hear About the Blindness of the Human Heart ❺ We Hear Him P

Luke 23:34 - Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do 10 Famous Last Words 10 This doesn't taste right. 9 "I can make this light before it changes. 8 Now watch this. 7 "Why yes honey, I do think you look fat in that dress. 6 Let it down slowly. 5 Nice doggie 4 It's probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Grinch This Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010

Christmas is a time of joy, at least it should be. But sadly, many will have a Bah, Humbug attitude. A heart two sizes too small for this season. You don’t have to be green & have bad teeth to mess up Christmas, and you don’t have to live in Whoville t

It’s true, one of my favorite Christmas shows is the Dr. Seuss classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ (1966). The wiry villain plans to dress up like Santa and sneak into houses to steal stockings and presents and trees… that is, until he meets little Cindy Lou Who from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dead-Sea Christians

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013

May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Are Not For God Then, We Are Against Him.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jun 7, 2013

My heart was blessed this week when I read about the young man in Pickens S.C who not only stood up for the Lord but, he did it in front of his classmates, teachers, family and his home town that is under attack by some who want to take prayer out of town

If we are not for God then, we are against Him. Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? We live in a day when it seems evil and those that are against God seem to be winners. Every time you turn on the news or open the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:16

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You Or No Thanks!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2012

Sometimes we get busy and forget to say Thank You for all that God has done for us. Being thankful is very important to God. When we have a thankful heart, we are showing God that we recognize where our blessings come from. It also reminds us to keep our

Opening illustration: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David’s Four Lambs

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

God’s words through Nathan cut like a knife to the core of David’s heart. His penitent prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession and his plea for mercy, God revoked part of David’s judgment (See vv. 5 & 13). David would not die as a re

Intro: Read vv. 6-7 (cf. Exo. 22:1). God’s words through Nathan cut like a knife to the core of David’s heart. His penitent prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession and his plea for mercy, God revoked part of David’s judgment (See vv. 5 & 13). David would not die as a result of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: *other

Determined Love 101

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2014

Ruth a Moabite, wouldn’t have been accepted by the Israelites, but because God had plans for her life, and her heart was pure before Him, she ended up marrying Boaz, “a man of great wealth and integrity.” Moreover, from their ancestral line came David.

Determined Love 101 Ruth 1:14-18NKJ Then they lifted up their voices and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.15 And she said, “Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrifice

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 12, 2016

Abraham, what were you thinking? What was going through your mind? What was going through your heart? We parents want to know. We want to know how you could do it? How could you obey such a command? How could you have taken that knife?

Genesis 22:1-18 The Sacrifice 6/12/16 Text After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019

If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Bearing With One Another In Love

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

All of us have needed to have people be patient with us when we were slow to grow and learn, working through a deep wound in our heart or just having a bad day. One of the best ways to help our churches and all their members is to learn to be patient with them, bearing with them in love.

I don’t get to do it very often anymore, but I love fishing. I grew up near a muddy little lake where you could catch bullheads and bluegills almost any time you tried. But catching fish is only part of the joy. Two years ago we vacationed up in Minnesota. The first evening we went out to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:14