Sermons on Heart Of Understanding:

"jesus Is Lord" Still Is A Revolutionary Affirmation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2024

“Call him over,” Jesus commanded. Now the crowd changed its tune. "Take heart; rise, he is calling you."

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture lessons lead up well to what I believe is one of the three most important sentences in Mark’s Gospel. Two that immediately come to mind are at the beginning of the work, when Mark states his intention to prove that Jesus is the Son of God, and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

Trust God’s Timing. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

Have you ever felt a deep longing or desire in your heart, wondering if it's from God or just a passing dream?

Have you ever felt a deep longing or desire in your heart, wondering if it's from God or just a passing dream? When God puts a desire in our hearts, He has a plan to fulfill it in His perfect timing.we'll explore the truth of trusting God's timing and how He brings our desires to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Romans 8:28

Our Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020

The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guarding Against The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 16, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who guarded their minds, hearts, and actions, and remained under the cover of God's protection.

The Bible warns us that the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour those who are not prepared to resist his attacks (1 Peter 5:8). Sin, whether secret or open, can give the enemy a foothold in our lives, leading to destructive consequences such as broken relationships, anger issues, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Job 1:21-22

Renewal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Your love for God can be renewed. Your passion can be restored. The fire that once burned brightly in your heart can blaze again.

RENEWAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Revelation 2:1-5 Life is full of seasons—times of growth, times of stagnation, and sometimes, times when we feel we have drifted far from where we once were. The Christian journey is no different. There are moments of spiritual passion, where our hearts burn with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in Scripture. In just six verses, it captures the heart of God’s care and commitment to His people.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 40:11, Hebrews 13:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving Others As A Path To Growth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

God never designed service to be a burden but a blessing. As we serve others with a pure heart, we grow in Christlikeness, in favour with God and man, and in influence.

SERVING OTHERS AS A PATH TO GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:26–28 Supporting Texts: John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:5–9, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, greatness is often defined by status, position, and the number of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025

Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 62:5, Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Hindering You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 2, 2025

You did run well? What is hindering our potential that keeps us from growing? We need to apply our hearts to wisdom!

WHAT HINDERS US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) LET US LOOK AT WHAT HINDERS GOD’S PEOPLE. IN DANCING WHAT DOES: CUT IN MEAN? GOD, REVEAL TRUTH TO US. WHAT CAN DERAIL AND HINDER US? MANY OBSTACLES WILL CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS AND CHANGE OUR ATTITUDES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 3:7, Matthew 9:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Path Through The Deep Waters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This psalm is a lifeline for the doubting heart, showing that the way through the deep waters of despair is paved by remembering God's mighty acts of salvation.

Introduction: The Dark Night of the Soul There are times in our walk with God that are not filled with sunshine and easy praise. There are seasons of spiritual darkness, what some have called "the dark night of the soul." It's a time when God feels distant, our prayers feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guidepost Three – Jesus And Your Wallet Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Radical generosity frees believers from consumerism, channels resources into God’s mission, and reveals hearts anchored in Christ rather than possessions.

A Startling Act of Generosity A young couple in the Midwest paid off their modest home years early. Then they sold it—debt-free—and moved into a small apartment. With the sale proceeds they funded wells for villages with no clean water, supported missionaries they had never met, and helped single ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 12:13-34, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No More "but Lord"

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Revelation 13:8, Matthew 6:24, James 4:4, Ezekiel 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Covered To Cleansed

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God uncovers hidden sin to heal us; when we confess, He cleanses completely and restores the joy and witness our hearts lost.

Introduction – The Curse of the Cover-Up Most of us have learned the hard way that cover-ups never work. Whether it’s a news headline, a political scandal, or a quiet secret in an ordinary life, the attempt to hide always makes the damage worse. We might fool people for a while, but we can’t fool ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Sings Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025

God rejoices over His children with singing; His unending melody of love began at creation, triumphed at Calvary, and continues through redeemed hearts

1 – The Unthinkable Sound We sing to God every Sabbath. We open our hymnals, follow the notes, and hope our voices find the right pitch before the second verse ends. Singing feels natural to us — after all, that’s what worshippers do. But Zephaniah flips the page. He says God sings. That’s not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 26:30, Revelation 15:3, Psalm 32:7, Isaiah 62:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Here God... Talk To My Hand

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025

Grace is the oxygen of heaven—opening the heart, empowering the climb, and transforming resistance into surrender so we can breathe freely at God’s altitude.

>>> The Voice We Ignore There is a universal gesture that needs no translation. It crosses cultures, languages, borders, and time zones. Teenagers use it. Grandkids use it. Some husbands use it. And nearly every wife has perfected it. It’s the motion that says: “I am not receiving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 4:6, John 20:22, Psalm 95:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist