Sermons on Heart Soil:

Running From God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Prophets And Puking Fish Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the second sermon in a series preached on Jonah. In this sermon we discuss Jonah's prayer of repentance and God's answer to that prayer.

Praying Prophets and Puking Fish Text: Jonah 2 How is everyone this morning? We are happy that you’ve chosen to worship with us today. We’re in the Book of Jonah, and we’re going to be reading chapter two this morning. So if you’ll take your Bibles and follow along with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Savior's Next Step For Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2013

How can we take the next step? 1. Carry out the Lord’s commands (vs. 12). 2. Pray with passion (vs. 13-14). 3. Believe the Bible (vs. 15-20). 4. Enlist and equip more help (vs. 20-23). 5. Humbly accept the Lord's assignment (vs. 23-26).

The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

2 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-II—John 17:1-26 Attention: Need: Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured. How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured? What ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bring On The Trumpets Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2013

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be nore more, then what?

“The Great Unveiling: Bring On the Trumpets” Revelation 8:1-13 The sound of trumpets is uplifting. It revives our spirits, our toes start tapping, and sometimes we want to get up and dance. Growing up I was never sad when I heard Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass or Louis Armstrong. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Sends His Angels

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2013

God sends His angels: 1. When His people face great problems (vs. 1-4). 2. When His people are in prayer (vs. 5-7). 3. To help His people see His power (vs. 7-11). 4. To carry out His plan for His people (vs. 1-2 & 11).

When God Sends His Angels Acts 12:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 21, 2013 *Some day you are going to see an angel. It's not a matter of "if" but "when." God's mighty angels are as real as we are today. And in this wonderful story from the early church, we can see some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

“gratitude Remembers”

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013

Can you imagine what God could do with a group of people who remembered?

So...why are you here? Most of you know that is one of my favorite questions to ask. I believe it helps us to remember the reasons why we are supposed to be here even if sometimes that may not be the case. But have you ever asked yourself that question before; not as a deep theological ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be A Pharisee! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the danger of becoming a modern day Pharisee.

DON’T BE A PHARISEE! Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees were an influential religious sect within Judaism in the days of Jesus’ earthy ministry. This group was mostly comprised of middle-class businessmen and leaders of the synagogues. Though the Pharisees were a minority within the Sanhedrin (the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Intense Integrity Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013

In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 33:4, James 1:27, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 13:17, John 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

We who claim to be Christians must be sure they are on the true path.

The Christian Walk 1 John 2:7-14 Introduction Last week we learned that sin is not normal in the Christian. The Christian’s sin does not affect just that person, but the entire body of Christ. We saw from the plural "we have an advocate" that there has to at least be a sense in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Too Late!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Some day it will be too late for salvation; too late for service by the saints; and too late for winning the lost to Christ. Those are the 3 points of this sermon

Too Late Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Proverbs 27:1 – “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” INTRODUCTION Illus. (FLESH THIS ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Put Your Life Back Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Following Naomi's advice, Ruth did 4 things to help put their lives back together. They are the same four things we must do to put our lives together after a major trial, struggle or catastrophe in our lives.

How To Put Your LIfe Back Together Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and the threshing floor incident takes the traditional view of Ruth's actions. I have another sermon on the same text that takes a different view titled Doing it Right, looking at ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006

Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Boogie Wonderland Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

TRUE LIFE IS FOUND THROUGH A PROCESS OF DEATH AND REBIRTH. Jesus lived and died to bring us to that understanding…

Illustration from Sermon Central: An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God