Sermons on heart of the matter: showing 166-180 of 169,938

Palms That Mattered.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2023

A look into the palms of Jesus, and what really took place in the garden of Gethsemane. This message was a big blessing to our church! Hope it blesses you!

Palms That Mattered. Matthew 26:36-38 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38, Psalm 143:6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 8, 2020

iota of trust makes or mars a relationship. The human trust cannot stand a test of time. Let us sign up with God for He is dependable and never fails.

I. Trust is a foundation of a relationship. A relationship could be of husband/wife, parents/children, commander/soldiers, employer/employees, pastor/congregation, politician/electorates or mentor/mentees among others. That pivotal role a foundation plays in a building is the same as trust in a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5, Judges 7:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Matters

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

Paul closes this letter with some good tecahing about the family. (1 Thessalonians pt - 6)

“Family Matters” 1 Thessalonians Part Six 5:12-28 Today is our sixth and final message from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. We have learned much from this letter that Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago to a group of believers who were relatively new in the faith. They have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Matter

Contributed by Justin Meek on May 10, 2001

Mothers really do matter, because of the impact they make on our lives.

Mothers Matter Mother’s Day Sermon 2001 We live in a world that is determined to minimize or outright ignore the role mother’s play in their children lives. The world would have us believe that mothers really don’t matter after all. Just last week I was watching one of the news channels and heard a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, Exodus 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Character Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

Our character matters as we proclaim Christ to a world that needs to hear the message of a loving god that saves. it is our character that will allow us the privilege to enter into a relationship with someone who would normally be closed because they see something different in us than from the world

Character matters Series Solutions Selected verses Introduction- This morning we will conclude our series on Solutions. I hope that it has been beneficial. How many remember the illustration last week of the business man and the homeless guy in the pizza place. How many can relate to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012

Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers Matter

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Mothers Day Sermon celebrating Mom

Mother’s Matter Happy Mother’s day We live in a world that is determined to minimize or ignore the role mother’s play in their children lives. • The world would have us believe that mothers really don’t matter • This week I about a private school that had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

No Matter What

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010

Lent 2C - A look at Psalm 27 & Philippians 3:17-4:1. With a reminder that God loves us no matter what. And a challenge to be examples of Christ, no matter what.

No Matter What Philippians 3:17-4:1 & Psalm 27 (Lent 2C - 2010) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church On Thursday, I took the opportunity to go to Asbury Seminary’s chapel service to experience the preaching of one of the top preachers of our time. Dr. Tom Long is Professor ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crux Of The Matter

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 28, 2009

The cross of Christ is the crux of our faith, the focal point of all we believe, and we cannot diminish its importance in our lives.

The Crux of the Matter TCF Sermon September 27, 2009 (open with examples of language funnies from Engrish.com) I�ve always been fascinated by words and language. Since I was a little boy, I was always a good speller � in fact I was almost 8th grade spelling champ. Guess what word I missed? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 14, 2005

What fellowship is and its necessary elements.

God’s Glorious Church Fellowship Matters Acts 2:42 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 12, 2005 Introduction On Sunday nights for a while now I’ve been dealing with things that really matter concerning the health of a church. So far we’ve dealt with why discipleship matters, why worship matters, why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Matters

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

The Life that Matters is: I. The life that God has designed for you to live. II. The life that produces enduring reward. III. The life of Christ expressed through you.

The Life That Matters Eph 5:15-18 2-15-09 The title of my message this morning is “The Life That Matters.” Soon you will see signs on this building that not only communicate the name of our church but also our passion. That passion is expressed in the brief statement “Pursuing the Life That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Christian living requires us to trust God every single day

A Matter of Trust Selected Passages May 2, 1999 I. New car system A. New highway computer system 1. San Diego - Experimental highway: System of computerized cars and specialized magnetic message devices installed in the road, theory is that the computers and the message devices would drive the car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Leadership That Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kindness Matters

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Oct 4, 2018

Jesus described a final judgement that uses kindness as the determiner for who inherits the kingdom of God. Clearly kindness was important to him.

Kindness matters Matt 25: 34-40 Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. This is the headline from the Washington post, 2013. Quote, “Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. But in a world desperate for compassion, kindness and inspiration, he is. The article continues, It is a sad state of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed