Sermons on Hearts Desire:

Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022

We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samctity Of Human Life: You Shall Not Murder

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jan 20, 2013

All human life is important. God is displeased and angered when people take the lives of others out of anger and pride. This message looks at some of the root causes for murder in America and the world.

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. And while most messages being preached today are going to focus on abortion and the 55 million babies that have been murdered since Roe V wade became the law of the land on January 20th 1973. It has been 40 years since this horrendous decision was handed down ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 2, 2014

Jesus taught about divorce. He called believers to a life of faithfulness. Unfortunately, sometimes faithfulness is abandoned and lives are destroyed. What is our response to those who experience the pain of divorce and unfaithfulness?

Today we will be looking at Matthew 5:27-32. If you do not have a Bible with you the Scripture passages can be found on the bulletin insert. (ME) I have always been amazed at how plainly the Bible talks to us. Though inspired of God and full of deep content the Scriptures are relatively easy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Biblical Concept Of Sin

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

The reason many in the Church live a defeated existence within and without the Church is because of a FAULTY, UN-BIBLICAL VIEW and UNDERSTANDING of SIN!

BIBLICAL CONCEPT of SIN (1 John 3:7-10; NKJV) “Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. [8] He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Other

Walk Faithfully In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 28, 2013

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other” Gal. 5:16-17.

Walk faithfully in the Lord Text: 2 Kings 2:6-14; Gal. 5:13-25; Luke 9:51-62 Man is a spirit, he possesses a soul and he lives in a body. The body can be likened to the clothes we wear. You get into them that is put them on and they move with you. You get out of them, that is take them off and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2017

Fasting seems to be out of vogue today. What is Biblical fasting? Why should we fast? What should our attitude be when we fast? What should we expect?

Before we go over our memory Scriptures I want to go over a true example of a mistake versus sin as an example of what the difference is and why the Lord looks upon the two differently. Last week we introduced a new memory Scripture and I told you that the new memory Scripture was printed in your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Doorkeepers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

This message was written for our 99th Ushers day. Ushers, by the roles they play, are God's doorkeepers.

God’s Doorkeepers Scripture: Psalms 84:10; First Chronicles 9:19-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. Today we are celebrating Stranger’s Rest 99th Usher’s Day. Before I say anything else, I want to ask all current and former ushers of Strangers Rest to stand. On behalf of this Church, thank you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, 1 Chronicles 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benediction-Anticipation Of Complete Sanctification

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1.

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1. Agent -- God Himself = the God of Peace 2. Scope -- "entirely" a. spirit b. soul c. body 3. Description a. "sanctify" b. "preserved" "complete" "without blame" 4. Timeframe -- "at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" B. Assurance of Complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2005

God desires our shared worship.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY Psalm 96:7-9 S: Worship C: Worshipping in community Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD DESIRES OUR SHARED WORSHIP. ?: How? How do we get it accomplished? KW: Directives TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 96:7-9 three directives we should follow in order to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves To Bless! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2021

God desires to bless every person!

Next week we’ll start a new series on the Letters to Timothy. Today, let us finish the Book of Job; Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Last week we noted how God restored relationships with Job, Job’s friends, and his family! The Book of Job closes with blessings from the Lord! Read along with me ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 20, 2013

CHRIST DESIRES ALL MEN TO BE SAVED.

ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION: MANY BIBLE SCHOLARS REGARD ROMANS, CHAPTER 8 AS AMONG OF THE GREATEST THEOLOGICAL SCRIPTURES IN THE BIBLE. BEGINNING WITH NO CONDEMNATION IN VERSE 1, IT ENDS WITH NO SEPARATION, VERSE 39. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ROMANS 8:31-32 PAUL, IN VERSE 32, RESPONDS TO A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Please God?

Contributed by John Rollyson on Dec 28, 2010

As Christians, God desires our obedience.

How Can We Please God? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Intro: God desires our obedience..... Thomas Platter had such a great zeal for studying the ancient tongues that he supported himself through manual labor by day and at night studied with sand in his mouth, that the gritting against his teeth might keep him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Sacrifice (Esther 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2025

Are we willing to sacrifice selfish desires?

Are we willing to sacrifice ourselves in order to save others? Let’s look at Esther 4. What did Mordecai and other Jews do when they heard of the planned genocide? Now Mordecai came to know of all that had been done. And he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Depravity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 31, 2013

What made Susan Smith kill her two sons?

DEPRAVITY The Ubiquitous Human Condition Romans 3:10-18 I had planned another sermon for this week but I felt constrained to change. The events of the last two weeks in my home town of Union beg a response ... a biblical response. For nine days the one question on everyone's mind was WHERE? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist