Sermons on Hearts Desire:

The Message

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 13, 2025

Israel had become complacent, apathetic, mediocrity had become the norm, spiritual laziness ran rampant, worship continued but wonder was lost praise without passion was perfected. Just like today when God sent His messenger named Malachi.

The Message By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Malachi Chapters 1 - 4 OPENING: - So often in Christendom we get comfortable with tradition and mediocrity, and we become complacent with how things are. We don’t like and are not that receptive to change because that is the way it ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Hearing And Listening

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 26, 2025

There's a difference between hearing and listening

A man became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor brought out a ticking clock, and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” The man replied, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held up the clock again. “Now can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Luke 5:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Low Down God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 15, 2025

When the tower is built, the great tower, with its top reaching to the heavens, the truth is, it is actually so puny that God has to come down from Heaven to see it

TITLE: A LOW DOWN GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 11:1-9 I am sure we are all familiar with this interesting account found in the opening chapters of the Bible. I can recall being taught this particular Biblical account as a boy attending Sunday School. I must admit to you this morning that I still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Epistle Of Joy

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 27, 2025

This is a six-part sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

A SIX-PART SERMON SERIES ON PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS #1: THE GOD WHO CLOSES AND OPENS DOORS INTRODUCTION A. Paul wrote four epistles from prison: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. B. In this lesson, we will explore Paul’s second missionary journey that led him to Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12, Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Stand with me as we go to the Lord in prayer. God, give me patience, and give it to me right now. Amen

Today, I’m going to begin the message like a lawyer presenting his opening argument: If I haven’t already offended you today, there is a strong possibility that I will offend you or say something you strenuously object to. That is ok, if the result is that you crack open your bible, and prove me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

His Faith, Not Mine Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Salvation rests on the faithfulness of Jesus—His perfect trust, obedience, and victory—not on the strength of our belief.

(The Faith That Saves and Lives Through Us) Theme Verse: > “Not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faithfulness of the Son of God.” — Galatians 2:20 --- Introduction — The Problem of Trying to Believe Harder There are moments in life when your faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Compelled By Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 22, 2025

The love of Christ compels us to share His love with the lost.

Compelled by Love 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill October 18-19, 2025 I sense you want to break out into praise for what God is doing, so let’s stand and give Him the glory by singing the Doxology together. Sing the Doxology Let’s remain standing as we read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Same God Will Do It Again

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 22, 2025

If God did it before, He can do it again

As in the days of your coming out of the land of Egypt, I will show them marvelous things. Church, there is one truth the enemy cannot erase, one testimony hell cannot silence, it is this: The God who brought you out before, will bring you out again. The same God who carried you through the last ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025

When God crashes our stories, life forever changes.

When God Crashed Our Story Luke 1:26-38 December 7, 2025 When I was a resident chaplain my two year residency was coming to an end. So, I applied for other chaplaincy positions. One of them was at a place that specialized in physical rehab, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. I applied even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2025

Depending on what Bible version you have, First Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 says this about love: “Love is not provoked”, “isn't irritable”, “is not easily angered”, “isn't quick-tempered”. Is it possible to control your anger, your irritable response even when provoked? Sure it is.

Alba 12-24-2025 LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED I Corinthians 13:5 There was an advertisement in the paper: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, NEVER WORN. WILL TRADE FOR A .38 CALIBER PISTOL. Do you think someone was angry here? I would say its likely. Depending on what Bible version you have, First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025

John 8

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Indescribable Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the impact of His grace, and the importance of faith in His mysterious ways.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. You know, there's something about the love of our Heavenly Father that leaves us in awe, isn't there? It's like standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, gazing into the vast chasm, and realizing that it's just a tiny glimpse of His love for us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:16

Topics: Can't Explain

The Scale Of The Almighty

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 13, 2004

The highest reward for man’s toll is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it.

It is one thing to call yourself something; it is another thing for God to call you something else. One of our elders in the Lord said, “ You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God which is the only book that matters, He writes that you are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009

The story of one man’s journey on the road to hell interrupted.

The prodigal son Luke 15:1-24 Two American tourists were driving through Nova Scotia and as they were approaching Amherst they started arguing about the proper way to pronounce the name of the town. They argued back and forth until they finally stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist