Sermons on Heart Soil:

L Decree

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 18, 2005

Christians’ kingship is not by selection nor by election nor by inheritance so we can not be voted out of power.

This power-packed message and the prayer points that accompanied it were specially released by the Holy Spirit to confront and surmount stubborn problems in your life. They are God’s lethal weapons at your disposal. Smite the enemy of your soul with them, he will flee and you will have your ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28, Job 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005

How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Judge Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2005

Jesus teaches us: 1. Do not condemn. 2. Do not rush to judgment. 3. Do use discernment.

The Super Bowl is known as much for its commercials as it is for football, and Super Bowl XXXIX was no different. Ameriquest Mortgage Company sponsored two ads. One had a man coming home with a bag of groceries and a bouquet of flowers. He begins dinner by starting a pot of spaghetti sauce. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lydia, A Model For The Working Woman

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Mother’s Day message that looks for and identifies a Christian model for those moms who work outside the home, "working moms."

Lydia, A Model for the Working Woman Sunday, May 12, 2002 TEXT: Acts 16: 11-15, 40 For me as a teenager, Mother’s day was a wonderful experience at church. I looked forward to it because it was a lot of fun. There were always little prizes and awards and everyone was happy for the mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Role Distinctions In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005

The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2005

Last in mini-series on prayer, taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dealing with the necessity of forgiving others.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 3) Matthew 6:14-15 May 29, 2005 Introduction We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about prayer, as we’ve looked at his words in Matthew 6. And from these words, we’ve found 8 principles or guidelines for effective prayer. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pressure

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jun 8, 2005

A bridge between the creation of the Earth, and Man.

Pressure By F. Martin While driving to work I was singing as always along with a gospel track. It gets me into the place of worship that I cannot get to on my own. I am effectively my own worship leader, in my own mobile church. I am the deacon, pastor, teacher, parishioner and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

God’s shocking visual aid

The preacher and the prostitute (Part 1 of a series of 3) Hosea 1:1-11 We live in a world where images are important. As every school teacher will tell you, if you can combine a visual aid with your own words, you will get your message across to the children much better. It is just the same for ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Sometimes even godly people do ungodly things.

Heroes of Faith—Series 1 Abraham: Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Heroes. The American Century Dictionary defines a hero as a “person noted or admired for nobility, courage, outstanding achievements, etc.” Who are our heroes? Children have always made heroes of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2005

Focusing on eternity rather than earthly priorities.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-24 June 12, 2005 Introduction It’s been said that Jesus speaks more about money than he spoke about heaven and hell. I haven’t done an exhaustive count, and so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is unmistakably clear: Jesus addresses money and he makes no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan