Sermons on Heart Status:

Beatitudes - True, Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2023

How can we find true, lasting happiness, blessedness? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). Poor in Spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:12-20 - Message 15 – Paul’s Heart Was Outpoured For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Paul recounts his own bodily illness and looks again to labouring in birth to deliver the Galatians from the bondage of false teachers. Paul’s sensitivities are at the fore in this letter, and his love for the Galatians was yearning for their deliverance from error.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:12-20 - MESSAGE 15 – PAUL’S HEART WAS OUTPOURED FOR THE GALATIANS PART [A] - HUMBLED TO BECOME AS THE GALATIANS WERE {{Galatians 4:12 “I beg of you, brethren, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong”}} Paul tells them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Philippians 3:7, Galatians 4:13-15, Acts 16:6, James 2:1-4, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 4:16, Acts 18:23, Galatians 4:17, Galatians 4:18, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 18, 2019

1 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-I—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Father’s Day...So What? As of June 14, 2019 the ‘National Retail Federation’ says 76% of people plan to celebrate Father's Day. Compare that to 84% on mother's day. We also spend more on mom. $25 billion dollars compared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

We are transformed when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

Transformed By the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I got religion. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Test 2: Preference Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 8, 2007

When we glory in the status of people, we forget how far we all fall short of the glory of God. The only thing we can glory in is the imputed righteousness of Christ. We forget that when we don’t treat people right.

1. Introduction (2:1) 2. Treat people in light of man’s motives (2:2-4) 3. Treat people in light of God’s purposes (2:5-7) 4. Treat people in light of Jesus’ commandments (2:8-11) 5. Treat people in light of God’s mercy (2:12-13) JAMES 2:1 I recently heard a story about a man who was the interim ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007

What do you treasure? Who owns your heart?

Sermon on the Mount - # 9 We are studying the words of Jesus found in Matthew 5,6, and 7 about the values and choices of those who are His followers. Let me remind you that putting these words into practice is an impossibility apart from the life of the Holy Spirit, changing us from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transforming Grace Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The grace of God which brings salvation, works a miraculous and complete transformation in the character and relationship of all who truly believe. We may still have the same physical looks and earthly status, but God’s grace brings changes in our spiritu

Intro: Our text says, “…this grace wherein we stand.” The word “grace” is found 170X in the King James Bible = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense! There is a difference between God’s mercy and grace. Mercy simply means not getting what we deserve while Grace means getting what we do not deserve. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2

Denomination: *other

A New Day

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

Luke focuses his Gospel on the theme of reversal in which Jesus is said to have turned the values of status upside down. In Jesus’ upside down world, the poor are lifted up, the oppressed are set free and Jesus, God’s son forgives sins.

A New Day!! INTRO: It’s a new day. Not just any new day, it is the first day for a new year. Only a week ago we had Christmas. And today we will look at the relevance of this baby Jesus who as a man so radically changed the world. The reading today demonstrates this and is found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Me Go Through This Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

God will raise your status while you are praising Him. He will not leave you where He found you. You need people around you that are willing to empower you. If they are not willing to empower you, then they are not your friends. Iron sharpens iron.

Watch Me Go Through This Delivered by Bishop Charles C Jones Text: Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19, Habakkuk 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2022

Despite a scarcity of archaeological evidence, the existence of the Kingdom of Moab prior to the rise of the Israelite state has been deduced from a colossal statue erected at Luxor by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which lists Moab among a series of nations conquered during a campaign.

Moab Moab is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom (a person who lives in or comes from the Levant) whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan. The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Knows What He’s Doing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 11, 2010

God Knows What He’s Doing 1) He detects hearts 2) He directs hearts

It’s official. President Obama as much as announced to the world last week that his country’s spy agencies don’t know what they’re doing. Obama made that comment in the wake of the failed airline bombing on Christmas Day. It turns out that American spy agencies had all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Want To Be "Wow"Ed! Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

A series exploring the God given desires of our heart. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

(YouTube Video of "Quick Change" Artists from America’s Got Talent) How cool is that? The first time I saw that couple perform was live at a UK basketball game halftime and I was blown away! I absolutely love that kind of stuff. The kind of thing that you watch, and your mouth drop opens, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waddya Lookin' At?! Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the Life of David as God prepares him to be king by making over his heart. This sermon focuses on the heart of courage.

WADDYA LOOKIN’ AT?! EXTREME MAKEOVER: HEART EDITION (Episode 1) This series focuses on ten years of David’s early life staring with his “Call” in 1 Samuel 16 and ending with his first “Coronation” in 2 Samuel 1-2. David was a man after God’s own heart and this series focuses on the extreme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-47

Denomination: *other

Give More Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2012

Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY: GIVE MORE MARK 12:38-44 Big Idea: Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God. INTRO: Well we will be talking this week about “giving more.” Usually we think about giving gifts when I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene