Sermons on Heartbeat Of God:

What Is A Good Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2018

What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily?

Prelude What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily? Purpose: Let’s understand how good a shepherd Jesus is. Plan: Let’s look at what it means to be the Good Shepherd in John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back To The Basics

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018

Christ message about the work of missions

Back To The Basics-1 8.docx Acts 1:8 Vince Lombardi was the legendary football coach for the Green Bay Packers. One time they lost a game they should have won easily. There was sloppy play and a lot of foolish mistakes The next day at practice, he got the team together, reached into a bag and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

“three Ways To Run The Church” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

A look at the three primary church government structures.

- There are a number of ways that we could handle the passage this evening. We could talk about qualifications for pastors or for deacons (this would be especially helpful for a church entering into a pastor search process). We could talk about whether it’s necessary to be “called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Posture Of Sin

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2014

We have been taught that posture is important for physical health and for social acceptance. However our posture spiritually determines our position and either secures or puts our promise at risk.

The Posture of Sin I can still hear the various voices in my head that would constantly deal with the issue of posture in my life. I can hear the "Sit up straight" from my mom. I can hear "Stand up straight" from dad when we would try on a shoes or slacks or when preparing to meet someone. Others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Doctor Is In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark verses 29 through 31

Mark 1: 29 – 31 The Doctor Is In 29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ahavah - A Hebrew Thought Of Love

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Feb 14, 2020

Love or “Ahava” in the Hebraic mind is very different in today’s culture. In Hebrew, love is connected directly with action and obedience. It brings to mind the idea of longing for or breathing for another.

Most Hebrew words can be broken down into a three-consonant root word that contains the essence of the word’s meaning. The root word of ahava is “ahav.” The term ahav in Hebrew means, “to give.” True ahava, true love, is more concerned about giving than receiving. Being the center of someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 37:28, Proverbs 8:17, 1 John 4:9-11, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 3:10, Joshua 23:11, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lighting The Way Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

We, as believers have experienced the light and know how wonderful it is to be in the light. But for many, darkness is all they have ever known.

In the nineteenth century, lighthouses on the U.S. coasts were tended by lighthouse keepers and their families. If a man who tended the light took ill or became disabled, often the work was the picked up by his wife or children. This was the case of Hosea Lewis. In 1853, Lewis became the keeper of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Idols Never Satisfy

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013

Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 17, 2025

On one Sabbath, Jesus and the disciples ate some raw grain as they traveled. Some Pharisees objected to this but Jesus had something interesting to say when He replied to them!

The Lord of the Sabbath Introduction: Maybe it happened more than once, but there was at least one time when Jesus and the twelve disciples were so hungry they found some raw grain for their meal! Even though this was permitted under the Law of Moses (Deut. 23:25), some of the religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jehu's Fickle Repentance (2 Kings 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2025

Is repentance by half only? Let's look at 2 Kings 10.

Do our national leaders get rid of one evil while embracing others like Jehu king of Israel? How many of us or our church leaders are like Jehu? Let’s look at 2 Kings 10. Did Jehu get in contact with the guardians of all the children of Ahab? Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Spreading Positivity To Others Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 25, 2025

Encouraging others and bring hope helps others and us

It's great to be able to share with you this message, as we wrap up our "Be Positive" series. Over the last few weeks, we've looked at what it looks like to have a more positive outlook, even when life feels heavy. We’ve explored how to change our focus and find positivity in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-18

The Balance Between Renewing And Doing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

July 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The Balance between Renewing and Doing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We Americans have a love affair with being busy. When asked, “How are you?” a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Lutheran