Sermons on Heart Melts Away:

Careless Cain

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

SUCCESS AND MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE......

Success is not everything.... Genesis 4: 16 Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. FAMILY LINE: After Cain and Enoch the Bible records 4 more in this line – To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael, and Mehujael begot Methushael, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah, Running From God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Create In Me A Clean Heart- Revival Part 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

revival 2018 part 2

“Create in me a clean heart, Oh God” Psalm 51 2 Samuel 11-12 As you know our Old Time Tent revival is just 2 weeks away And like I said last week I am excited Revival brings newness to a church and a community Revival bring life back into Old Dry bones And Revival changes hearts and lives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11)

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Now James has something to say to those who God considers rich. However, James does not tell us in so many words what he means by “rich” in each portion of his letter.

Tom Lowe 1/21/2021 Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me ( 12 Minute Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 15, 2018

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart These, O' God, you will not despise. Create in me a clean Heart O' God! A shorter version (Homily) of a Longer Message Titled "Create In Me A Clean Heart". (Updated February 2023)

Psalm 51 ... designated for today ... is one of the few psalms ... where we are given ... the historical background ... that led to the writing of this Psalm. The inscription reads, ..."A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet came to him, ... after he had gone into ...Bathsheba." That ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Samuel 11:3-15, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Perspective In Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019

Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024

In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Judas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about the dealings of Jesus and Judas at the Last Supper (3 sources; 1) Christology class 2) The Longest Night by James E. Smith 3) Outline from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/judas-who-betrayed-him?filter_name=Judas)

HoHum: Benedict Arnold was once a respected name in America. He was a general in the Revolutionary Army. He was a friend of George Washington. For approximately $20,000 Benedict Arnold betrayed his country and surrendered West Point to the British. No one wants their child named Benedict in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"getting Good Reception:" The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 25, 2023

We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live Life By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught in the Gospel of Luke. This week we’ll be looking at “The Parable of the Soils.” “How we receive God’s word will determine how productive it will be in our lives.”

Parables to Live By “Getting Good Reception” Luke 8:14-15 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goQl8V_3liQ We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught as brought out in the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Foursquare

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

Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015

God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Stay Or Will You Go Now? (John 6:60-71) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 31, 2022

Chapter 6 has moved from huge crowds trying to make Jesus king, down to only 12. It's all falling apart, maybe. The question is, will you join the Judeans, and walk away from Jesus, or abide with Christ?

This week, we will make our final push to get through John 6. We were supposed to read this entire chapter at once, as a single story. But instead, it took me four weeks. Let's start this morning, one last time, at John 6:22. This picks up our story after Jesus fed the 5,000 people, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, John 6:22-59

Enough Is Enough - I Am On The Run

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014

A Sermon on the running from the call of God. How our disobedience can bring the worst of storms in to our lives

"Enough Is Enough" - I Am On The Run by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. “I’ve made more than I can ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An 'offal' Way Of Service

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Possessing The Land - Part 1: The Other Side Of The River Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 24, 2003

Part 1 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing The Land - Part 1 The Other Side of the River - Read: Joshua 3:15 - 5:1 1. Introduction This series of teaching is prophetic, that is, it is speaking into the church, to encourage us to take the next step along the path that Christ has chosen for us. Because of this, you need to be ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God