Sermons on Heart Matters:

The Heart Of Worship Is Our Heart Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about authentic worship.

As I mentioned last week, worship is a broad term. It is often misunderstood. I want to come back to Rick Warren’s definition given in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, “Anything you do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship.” That’s a boiled down definition of worship. What happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Matters To Jesus Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was designed to help people understand that God desires humility in the innermost being. It was written to move its hearers to examine themselves in order to determine what pride issues in their lives exist and need to be changed.

What Matters To Jesus? Part 1 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 10, 2002 This morning we are precisely four weeks out from celebrating the single greatest event in mankind’s history. In four weeks we will celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Integrity Matters Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it.

WHEN INTEGRITY MATTERS ACTS 5:1-11 My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it. I heard a story this week about a lady that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:37

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Jesus Is All That Matters"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for 9-11.

Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Matters Most PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance

Character Does Matter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

To rid ourselves of idols in the church our character must be Godly!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 22, 2006 Date Preached: June 25, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Character DOES Matter! Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:20-26 don’t read until after intro… Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2007

The concept of Biblical inerrancy is an extremely important doctrine because the truth does matter. This issue reflects on the character of God and is foundational to our understanding of everything else the Bible teaches. Here are some reasons why we sho

Why Inerrancy Matters (2 Tim 2:15-3:17) The concept of Biblical inerrancy is an extremely important doctrine because the truth does matter. This issue reflects on the character of God and is foundational to our understanding of everything else the Bible teaches. Here are some reasons why we should ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by Michael Williams on Jan 23, 2001

what God says he means and when he makes you a promise he will keep it .

Josh 14:6-12 6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea. 7Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Matter To God.

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

The world bases our worth off its value system. It depends on what we want in a career, relationships, etc. . But our worth can be found as treasures of God.

Roxycraft.com I put the emphasis on “what you want” for a reason. Most of us have no clue of what we want. You need to ask yourself that question over and over again until something rings true. Miss Roxy and a select group of people in the United States are saying. Find out what you want to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Over Matter Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building strong families with lesson based on the 10 commandments

The Tenth Commandment: You shall not covet This last commandment deals with an attitude. We live in a society were keeping up with the Jones is the ultimate goal of some people. “Covet”: The unchecked desire to acquire. Obsession for others possessions Wouldn’t be nice becomes I can’t live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Word Matters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Church Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 18, 2007

Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.

This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist