Sermons on Heart Soil:

Don't Lose It Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Losing your temper may lead to losing a lot more than that.

One of my favorite shows is Law and Order, and so of course I’ve been watching the new spin-off, Trial by Jury. Last Friday the story featured a man who shot a pedophile who had been paroled back to the neighborhood where he had been apprehended for his original crime. And of course many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

His Name Is…the Stone. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011

His name is…The stone. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Context: • 2nd of 3 parables • time of Confrontation • issue of authority The Name: • the stone rejected • the stone which crushes SERMON BODY: Ill: Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, and Quasimodo were all talking one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:42-46

Denomination: Brethren

Religious Lies

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This is the 4th sermon in the Truth series dealing with religious lies Christians sometimes pick up in church

Truth Series #4 RELIGIOUS LIES 2 Cor. 12:9-10 CHCC – July 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: For the last three Sundays we’ve been talking about TRUTH. We’ve looked at lies we tend to believe – Self lies, Worldly lies, Marital lies … and today we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective.

Introduction Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective. Text Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Idolatry is the subject of chapter 10. It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lavished With Love! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2012

The love of God is more than we can understand, but he has lavished it upon us! How do we understand that, how do we respond to that?

How great the Fathers love; lavished! There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. The foundations of true friendship as you meet people for the first time and you know that there will be a bond between you. I have friends like this that after years we can get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joseph Of Arimathea Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012

I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012

Leadership, example, disciple making

FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Is A Better Mediator Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 13, 2012

We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER MEDIATOR HEBREWS 4:14 – 5:10 Big Idea: We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles. b. CIS: The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1. c. Paul preached the living word alive in Him. III. Exposition a. The Gospel is best expressed when embodied. i. Live the Word. 1. Live up to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2012

Today’s church desperately needs new life; it needs to be rejuvenated and it needs to be made eager to tell the world about Jesus. The hope of the church is Christ Himself, and He is the only one who can fix His church. But the basic question that I want

February 9, 2003 Title: Where is Jesus? Text: “So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Grumps Allowed

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012

In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Refuting False Doctrine Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Standing for truth

Titus 1:10-16 October 9, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 1. I trust that by now you have learned where the book of Titus in located - in the middle of the NT, right after 1 & 2 Timothy, and right before Philemon and Hebrews. This letter is written by the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational