Sermons on Hearts Desires:

Heart Of The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show what's inside the heart of the wicked for GOD knows it clearly.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wicked? No. Before yes. But now GOD has forgiven and cleansed me. 1 John 1:9 (Amplified Bible) If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrity Of Heart!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 30, 2015

Even today God is sending a warning signal for everyone through this devotion, who have plugged their ears from hearing the Word of God!

Integrity of heart! 1 King 9:2”….the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.” Don’t tell me the Lord did not warn you! Umpteen signals are sent from God; yet, due to their numbness, dumbness and blindness, people fail to understand it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Speaks Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 7, 2015

This sermon as part of a series on the ten commandment points out that the key to the third commandment is the heart

The heart speaks 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Names are important. What did the guy who got scratched by a cat get called. That’s right Claude!!! Names are important – Johny Cash used to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of A Worshipper Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 12, 2015

True worship is God-centered. It flows from the heart. It brings hope.

Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the House of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Neil’s good friend, the Lord Hailsham, then Lord Chancellor, who was wearing his official robe ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intents Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 17, 2015

The intents of the heart leads to actions. This passage reveals the intents of Jesus and the Pharisees. The hearer is challenged to do good and save life like Jesus taught.

Mark Series Intents of the Heart Mark 3:1-6 October 18, 2015 AM Introduction: Once again we find Jesus teaching to the people with the Pharisees standing by listening for an opportunity to find something wrong with His teaching. In this instance it is on the Sabbath day. Jesus is going to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015

Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 26, 2024

We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God.

“The Heart of the Father” Luke 15:11-32 We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God. 1. Things we know about the heart of Father God • "I will seek what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Let not your hearts be troubled. No greater comfort could be had than to sit at the feet of Jesus and hear these words.

I. In This World there are Many Things that Can Trouble our Hearts 1. Many uncertain, uncontrollable things. 2. I have come to believe that life is a: a. Continual adjustment for each of us. b. We feel that we get one area under control and then things fall apart in other areas. 3. I know Galton ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fearful Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: FEARFUL HEART A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Today we will be studying the “FEARFUL HEART” that is EVIDENT in Jacob and his SONS. 2. The GENERATIONS of Jacob, also known as Israel, began in Genesis 37. There ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart For The Harvest

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2025

Loving people the way Jesus loves them.

A Heart for the Harvest Matthew 9:36-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Word

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025

Encouraging message on sharing our faith. Focusing on the positives of the message of the seed of the sower.

Title: Hearing and Giving the Word Theme: To show how God can use us to share the word. Text: Matthew 13:1 -9, 18 – 23 Power of the Word Preparation for the Word Placement of the Word Opening Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. (2) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025

This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 23, 2025

Why we should be Worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season. Things we can do that would enable us to worship with Joy

There’s a story about a man who spent most of his days complaining about life. The bills kept piling up, his car stayed in the shop more than in the driveway, and the weather seemed to always be working against him. Every conversation seemed to circle back to how bad things were. One day, a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational