Sermons on Heartbeat Of God:

Cup Of Cold Water Christians

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012

Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

(Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Help Someone Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

It is my prayer that by examining the role of Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, it will provide guidance to each of us as we identify our own role in rebuilding the Sacred Spaces of our Community and our Church.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 “Help Someone” Text: Nehemiah 2: 1 - 10 We continue to preach under the overarching theme of “Ministry that Matters: Building the Kingdom of God.” As I indicated last week this series will extend through the eight weeks of September and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Evil Flute Players

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 3, 2011

Sermon about evil flute players

Deliverance From The Ministry of the Evil Flute Players Matthew 9:18-26 New King James Version A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed 18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just One Of The Passengers Series

Contributed by Lee Stevenson on Nov 30, 2015

Realize that you are a part of system of relationships every where you go

Turbulent Just One of the Passengers Acts 7:54-8:3 Me Airport, waiting in line, excitement, many moving parts, stewards, ground crew (who takes great care of your baggage), pilots, co-pilots, TSA agents who give you nice gentle love pats, desk staff, shuttle drivers, Starbucks barista, Cinnabon ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Habitual Or Addictive Mood Patterns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2016

Do we acknowledge we can fall in habitual and dangerous mood patterns. We can change if we so desire. Or we can stay the same. Daniel warned the King, you better change.

HABITUAL OR ADDICTIVE MOOD PATTERNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ACCEPT THE WARNING: CHANGE YOUR MOOD... KING YOU BETTER CHANGE... Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Up To Here With Self

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 28, 2016

Bernstein once was asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He said, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm--that's a problem."

Up To Here With Self Philippians 2:3-4NASB One of the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim was Leonard Bernstein. He directed the New York Philharmonic, conducted concerts by some of the world's leading orchestras, wrote symphonies, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Really Your Choice

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 9, 2023

John 12:44-50 says that each person has the choice to follow His word or not. The problem in the church over same-sex marriage is one of those choices. It is difficult for the Preacher to be on one side or the other.

It is Really Your Choice John 12:37-50 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Single Is Safer

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 15, 2023

Ladies, if your Boaz never shows up it is OK to be single. Guys, if your Ruth never shows up it is OK.

This is primarily for the ladies, but much also applies to the men. Many young people are worried about the dating scene and marriage seems unattainable as they age. Some have said that if you are not married by forty, it is unlikely you will and for the ladies it means they will not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:34, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:26, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

To See Beneath The Exterior Shell

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 20, 2022

A Sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 12

June 19, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 8:26-39; Galatians 3:23-29 To See Beneath the Exterior Shell Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Ubuntu” is a Zulu word with deep meaning in southern Africa. It’s one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

An Outline Of Acts 11:19-30

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2022

Acts 11:19-30 gives an account of how the Church reached as far away as Antioch, nearly 300 miles from Jerusalem. A group of unknown missionaries went to Antioch, then Barnabas came, and then so did Saul.

Introduction: The second part of Acts 11 covers two different scenarios, probably a few years apart. First, Luke describes the growth of the Church and how the Gospel reached as far away as Antioch. Then he adds a brief note, where one of the New Testament prophets—Agabus—made a prediction about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos 2 Thessalonians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

We must lovingly assist one another to become more like Jesus and obeying everything He taught through His Word, Example and Experience.

This week we continue with the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Bound And Loosed

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 11, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 23

September 10, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 What Is Bound and Loosed Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This morning we hear something Jesus said that’s hard to understand at first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Disunity Must Go!!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 18, 2022

Disunity is killing Christ's church. Jesus does not want it. So, why does it still exist?

Disunity Must Go!! Mark 13:1-13 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold 1what wonderful stones and 1what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist