Sermons on Heart Rending:

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

Understanding Grace: The Heart Of Christianity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Grace is the unique feature of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: Saving grace; Sustaining grace; and Sanctifying grace. All three are crucial to comprehend.

Welcome to today's sermon on the topic of grace. Today, we will explore the different aspects of grace as described in the New Testament. Grace is a central theme in Christianity, and it is important for us to understand its significance in our lives as believers. The first aspect of grace we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Topics: Christianity, Grace

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 Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

God loves us and wants to be close to us. Despite our sins and shortcomings, He invites us to come to Him for healing and restoration.

Ever played that game where you think you see your friend from across the mall, so you start waving like a maniac, only to realize it's a total stranger? Yeah, we've all been there. It's funny how things can look different from a distance, right? Well, sometimes, we treat Jesus the same way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Divine Intimacy, Spiritual Connection, Divine Love, Faithful Relationship

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 10, 2023

The Whole Chapter.

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-31. *From John 13:33 to the end of chapter 16, Jesus spoke words of encouragement to His eleven remaining Apostles. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). *The cure for troubled hearts is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Comforts For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Not only has Jesus given the Holy Spirit, but He also promises His own return.

MORE COMFORTS FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:15-21. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). #4. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another Comforter that He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Heart And A New Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

God’s promise of a new heart and a new spirit is the foundation of true spiritual transformation.

A NEW HEART AND A NEW SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 36:26 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION The human heart is the centre of spiritual transformation. God desires not just external obedience but an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Sees Your Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

God knows your heart

God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

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 6, 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

One Heart And One Soul Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 20, 2024

As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same?

“One Heart And One Soul” Acts 4:32-37 As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same? If you were to look on the internet, “Uniting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024

Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:1-11, James 4:1-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-6

Denomination: Methodist