Sermons on Heart:

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2020

In 2 Peter 3:1-17, Peter is dealing with the hard heart of scoffing at the return of Jesus Christ, the final Judgement and how we should be living.

The Day of the Lord It’s Delay, Our Response In some Bibles, The Day of the Lord is found as a preoccupy of 2 Peter 3:1-17. In chapter 3, Peter is dealing with the hard heart of scoffing at the return of Jesus Christ, the final Judgement and how we should be living. There once was a man who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Believer's Response To Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

David's misfortune, because of his God honoring response, has resulted in much comfort in getting the flowers of faith to bloom in the hearts of the bereaved.

A young Harvard professor sat in a room once occupied by George Washington. He was exceedingly lonely and dejected. He wondered if that great man ever felt as he did then. He had lost his wife 3 years before, and had not yet been able to escape from the grip of grief. His life seemed to be an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

Being A Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 16, 2020

What does it take to be a soldier for Christ? This message ends with a bold statement of being a soldier for Christ and was delivered with soft background music. Very heart-touching.

This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day. I don’t want to let that day go by without honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. After all, if it wasn’t for their service, we might not have the freedoms that we have. But in 2 Timothy 2: 1-4, Paul talks about being a soldier for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line: How To Be Faithful To Jesus Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 28, 2021

The Heart of the Message to the Hebrews is how to be faithful to Jesus. How can we demonstrate in practical ways our faithfulness to Jesus in light of His faithfulness to us?

I had an unexpected very emotional experience this past week. At a little after 6 on Tuesday morning I came to page 884, the last page of probably the longest book I have ever read apart from the Bible. As I’ve mentioned previously, I have been reading the massive scholarly work written by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Bible Church

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Offer A Sacrifice Of Peace Offering

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that GOD requires from us all of us, that's how easy it is to offer to the LORD, no half-hearted, 100% offering of living sacrifice to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Yes and I do it in love. Deuteronomy 6:5 (Amplified Bible) And you shall love the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being and with all your might. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Get To Work"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Before Jesus entered his heart the apostle Paul wasn’t doing God’s work, was he? Neither were we.

Theme: God’s grace Object: A pair of work gloves Scripture: About a month ago I had a lot of work to do in my yard. We had a very large tree that needed to be trimmed and so I decided to do it myself. So I got a pair of work gloves and some rope and a few other things and I went to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Appreciation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2016

Many people are suffering because they did not give ALL the glory to God or they did not lay it to heart to give God thanks for whatever blessing that came their way.

THE POWER OF APPRECIATION Study Text– Luke 17:11 – 19 Introduction: - Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to scale higher. You can’t change to higher level without it. - Ten people were healed, but only one returned to say ‘thank you’ to Jesus. And He took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Your Axe Together Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2017

God wants us to have hearts that are concerned about others, especially fellow believers. We see three principles that help us do so.

Getting Your Axe Together (2 Kings 6:1-7) 1. A saw mill advertises for a timber worker. A skinny little bloke shows up at the camp the next day carrying an axe. The head timber worker takes one look at the puny bloke and tells him to get lost. "Give me a chance to show you what I can do," says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's The Difference

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017

There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt By Association

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 28, 2016

Guilt by association will not get it done for you! Only complete association with heart knowledge of God's grace will see you through to the peace that passes all understanding.

Guilt by association… John 14:27 NKJ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. When you rely on the grace that God gives, the grace Jesus is talking about here. When it becomes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: *other

"The Time Has Come..." Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus is YHWH himself, bringing people back from spiritual exile, the returning King himself, bringing the long-awaited circumcision of the heart by the Holy Spirit."

Last week we stood on the edge of the Promised Land, and we were given the choice, by YHWH, between life and death. However, the simple option of choosing life, of choosing YHWH, or loving Him fully and others equally, we discovered, is only possible through radical heart surgery – circumcised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus' Wondrous Love: Maundy Thursday 2017

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 14, 2017

The new command is fulfilled by Jesus on the cross thereby changing our hearts so that we can then love one another as He first loved us.

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Where You Pray Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016

We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ