Sermons on Heart Of Abraham:

Sermon # 20 - A Repentant Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 25, 2024

Jonah was brought to the depths and after being battered in the belly of a big fish, Jonah repented and turned back to God. Rebellion is detrimental to us and only those who repent and get back to God can fulfill His purposes for their lives.

For this study and meditation we will read, Jonah 1:17, “When Jonah fell into the sea, the LORD chose a very big fish to swallow Jonah. He was in the stomach of the fish for three days and three nights.” (ERV) When Jonah disobeyed God, and voyaged in the opposite direction to the place God bid him ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1, Psalm 119:144, Judges 16:21, Judges 16:27, Luke 15:15-17, Luke 15:13, Proverbs 20:20-21, Judges 16:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Love With The Heart Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

Love is at the core of the Christian faith - no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing.

Go! And Love with the Heart of Christ Introduction: Love is at the core of the Christian faith. The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, teaches us that no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing. Today, we will explore what it means to love with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:1, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hardness Of Heart Or True Friendship

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2025

Tested friends are the most valuable ones, sturdy shelters against future adversity.

Friday of the Seventh Week in Course 2025 Jeshua ben Sira was an Alexandrian Jew who spoke both Hebrew and Greek. About two hundred years before Jesus Christ his family gave us a compilation of his writings, which we call the Book of Sirach. It was used so often in the early Church that it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:20, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Human Heart (Mark 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2024

Do we add human traditions that overshadow or even disobey Jesus? Let's look at Mark 7.

What did Jesus say about using man-made traditions to disobey God’s commandments? Do evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness defile us? Does Jesus still make the deaf to hear and give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 5, 2024

Each sin has a distinct and rotten odour. Our sins produce a pungent, unbearable and intolerable odour in God's nostrils. Yet God visits our church and services on a weekly basis.

In a dream, God took a young person to a church service attended by a large crowd of people. The preaching and worship were good. On the outside, everything looked good. God then opened the young person's nostrils. There was a strong, pungent, unpleasant and unbearable smell coming. It's ...read more

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2024

God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature in Christ, we gain wisdom for with maturity come wisdom.

Create in me a Clean Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Luke 2:40 says “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him”. God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Romans 7:15, Luke 2:40

Denomination: Apostolic

New Year, New Heart

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 8, 2024

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to make life changes. This sermon looks at the beattitudes as a framework for making resolutions of the heart for the new year.

A. A woman named Jeanette Case from Erie, PA shared this story in Reader’s Digest. 1. Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone and I asked him: “Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” 2. Her dad proudly replied: “To make your mother as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hardened Hearts Grieve The Lord

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 6, 2022

Jesus heals a man with a withered hand and upsets the religious leaders.

Hardened Hearts Grieve the Lord Mark 3:1-12 Good Morning, In 2015, the Washington post reported that roughly 22 million Americans, which is 8.9 percent of the adult population, have impulsive anger issues. A Christian is said to be in a love relationship with Jesus. When we truly love someone; we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation With God: The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 5, 2022

The mission of the Lord Jesus Christ was to rescue us from our sins and restore our relationship to God. It's not complicated theology but is instead the demonstration of His amazing grace.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the story of a merciful God who provides the sole means of grace, pardon, and forgiveness to a fallen, rebellious, and wicked creation who hates Him (Ezekiel 18: 23, 32). Even when He could have let us remain in our wretched condition and condemned us to hell for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, 1 John 2:1-2, John 19:30, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice With All Your Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

“REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Hands/Hearts That Give

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2024

Few learn the real lesson of giving. Giving is not sacrifice where there is love.

BLESSED ARE THE HANDS AND HEARTS THAT GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE HAVE A DIVINE MANDATE TO REACH THOSE WITH NO HOPE AND NO PEACE. LIFE HAS A WAY OF CRUSHING US WITH DEADLY WOUNDS… Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Punishes The Unchanged Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on God's punishment of the unchanged heart.

The Bible is clear that God is a loving and merciful God, but He is also a God of justice and righteousness. One of the most important themes in Scripture is the concept of the heart and its condition before God. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on God's punishment of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 4:23

"The Longing Of The Human Heart”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2023

What do you fear? Life is important we want to keep our heart ticking strong and vibrant. Then what? Jesus has a promise. We know the words by heart. Quotes from "Mercy Me". (a story) the first heart transplant in 1967? Thomas wanted to know the way.

In Jesus Holy Name May 7, 2023 Text: John 14:1-14 Easter V Redeemer “The Longing of the Human Heart” What do you fear? What makes you afraid? An ambulance isn’t the only ride that demands valor. You ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 5:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"An Integrity-Filled Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2023

When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. If David had a heart after God’s heart, and if David had a integrous heart then integrity is an integral part of God’s and our heart.

A Christian’s Heart “An Integrity-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFlrbjpo_Ck When talking about the qualities that are necessary for a Christian heart, integrity is one quality that cannot be ignored. The reason is because that’s the type of heart God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:72, Psalm 15:1-2, Job 27:3-6

Denomination: Foursquare

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ