Sermons on Heart Status:

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So What Do We Do Series

Contributed by John T Brantley on Dec 17, 2015

Our Response to a Call to Repentance Opens our Hearts to Christ

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Advent is a time for preparing our hearts with the hope of Jesus Chirst.

Preparing for Christmas Introduction- As we get closer to Christmas, the key to preparing for Christmas is staying focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason for Christmas. We as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Judge Others Because They Sin Differently Than You Do

Contributed by Daniel Lowe on Jun 27, 2015

Judging Others, Supreme Court Decision, Searching Our Hearts

DON’T JUDGE OTHERS BECAUSE THEY SIN DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU DO Matthew 7:1-5 6-28-15 many am dlowe (This sermon has quotes and thoughts from many sources that I acknowledge as not my own original thoughts) The Supreme Court has given THEIR definition of marriage. Everyone has an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

5 Qualities Of A Good Solidier Of Th E Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2009

How to live and love and serve the Lord with all your heart

(5) Qualities of a good soldier of the cross 2nd Tim. 2: 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2nd Tim:4 : 7 I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Four Soils

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 18, 2006

This message compares the soil types of the ground with the soil types of the heart.

Message: “Four Soils” Text: He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand” (Luke 8:10). What is a parable? The American Heritage Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian Church

So You're Pro-Life... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

Being truly pro-life begins with introspeciton of one's heart.

“Law & Order: SPU – So You’re Pro-Life…” Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:21-16; Rom. 12:9-21 Identify the murderer in that scene…By the way, there’s more than one – at least if we understand the 6th commandment, “You shall not murder.” These words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, My Refuge Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

God provides a place of refuge near to his heart in Jesus.

1. God made an interesting provision of “the City of Refuge” in Deuteronomy 4; Numbers 35 which was played out in Joshua 20 • Murder was a violation of the Commands of God (Exodus 20, et al) and resulted in capital punishment • What about the accidental death by an individual? • Avenger of blood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nicodemus: Evidence That Demands Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How God is able to change the heart of an unbeliever to a believer in Christ

NICODEMUS: EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS FAITH This morning we come to the our tenth and final message of this sermon series on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The message of the cross is powerful and life changing and I can’t think of any better way for us to end this series on the cross than to end it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Deceptive Currents" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Many are deceived by believing in head knowledge versus heart knowledge

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 7, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Deceptive Currents” [Part Two] 1 John 5:7-13 In the “Our Daily Bread” devotional for this month there’s an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 23, 2016

In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender.

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Luke 9:23 Introduction: 1. In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender. 2. Humanly speaking, this presents a problem because our nature wants its own way. This preoccupation with our own self-interest and self-desires has been true of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Bible Church

Children, Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 20, 2016

Obedience to your parents begins with a heart attitude of honor for them.

This sermon is part four of the series, “Five Words for a Godly Home.” Each of these words come from a study of Ephesians 5 and 6, a text which instructs us on the relationships within the Christian home. HUSBANDS are instructed to LOVE their wives. WIVES are instructed to RESPECT ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing Unto The Lord A New Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 25, 2020

Can we sing the old, old story with a new heart?

Sing unto the LORD a New Song Psalm 98:1 As I am sitting here on Christmas Day, I am snowed in by a rare snowfall. With that, and all the isolation that this Coronavirus requires, I have had time to reflect which in prior years I had been too busy with Christmas activities. I have listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Understands The Challenges Of Communication

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 25, 2021

The Lord searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts

Whether you preach to non-Christians to convert them to Christ or preach to Christians to edify them, the use of gospel messages will often involve repeating or paraphrasing Bible facts which the audience already know. I guess that an easy way to bore or patronize someone is by telling them too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9