Sermons on Heartbeat Of God:

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 38: Preach A Rebuttal Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2018

Preach a sermon that disproves something

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that disproves something. Lesson Intro In Matthew 12:1-14, Jesus presents a number of rebuttals to the Pharisees. What is a rebuttal? It is a counterargument to disprove the evidence supplied by another party. It is a process for establishing truth by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of Graciousness Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS WHEN I’M OVERLY TIRED AND BOGGED DOWN IN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DRAIN AND DEPLETE MY STORE OF GOODWILL?

Rom 12: 10,12 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I was painting the porch of my small apartment late one August afternoon when a band of boys playing cops and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-12, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Forever Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2016

Do you live in the right house? Is everyone right? Are you correctable? Who will take ownership for where you are?

AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? I LIVE IN THE RIGHT HOUSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LIFE? HOW DID I GET HERE? John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Contentment

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 3, 2016

Ways to find satisfaction and contentment with what we have in our lives. Finding contentment through a relationship with Christ

Play short clip of U2 Still haven't found what I'm looking for “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run through the fields. I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls. But I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” This song describes our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

When you die, will you b e remembered for the good you did, or for the time wasted

Proverbs 22:1 Ben just came to town as a new rabbi. Unfortunately, his first official duty was to conduct a funeral service for Albert, a man who died in his eighties, with few relatives. Since Ben didn't know the deceased personally, he paused from his sermon to ask if anyone in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Episcopal

What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020

How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Encouragement

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022

What do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement.

Welcome and Announcements Prayer When we look at the people around us, what are their needs? I mean, except for hearing the gospel and the plan of salvation, what do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement. An encourager ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Colossians 2:1-2, Hebrews 3:13, 2 Corinthians 13:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loyal Friends (1 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

How rare is it to find a true friend willing to die for you? Is Jesus such a friend? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 20.

Are loyal friends hard to find? Are we loyal to our friends even to death? Is Jesus a true friend? Let’s look at a special friendship in 1 Samuel 20. Did David ask Jonathan why Saul was determined to kill him? David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Invitation: Jesus’ Way Of Evangelism

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 24, 2025

Paul’s joy wasn’t in perfect preachers—it was in Christ being shared. But how do we share Christ effectively? Jesus Himself showed us the way. Let’s look at four ways Jesus lived out the invitation to His love and grace, and how we can follow His example.

Living the Invitation: Jesus’ Way of Evangelism Introduction Have you ever invited someone to a celebration, only to hear them say, “I don’t go to church—it’s full of hypocrites”? That stings, but it points to our calling: to live in a way that draws people to Jesus’ love, like inviting them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

Jesus runs a WELL driving ministry and will give you the living water so that you never thirst again.

Jesus Knows (John 4: 1-15) 1-2) Jesus realized that the Pharisees was keeping count of the baptism The Pharisees was saying that Jesus was baptizing more people then John They are attempting to make it look like it was a competition between Jesus and John Turning them into rivals Is that not like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s Denial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Peter’s Denial (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 31 to 35 & 60 to 75. Every one of us in life has faced the harsh reality of failure: • Whether it’s your first step as a child, • Your first attempt to ride a bike. • Maybe it was an exam or interview; • Maybe it was a job or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Brethren

Ang Salapi Ay Sumasagot Sa Lahat Ng Bagay

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Aug 20, 2014

Ang salapi ay sumasagot sa lahat ng bagay (Ecclesiastes 10:19)

Panimula: Kaawaan at kapayapaan at pagibig ang sa inyo nawa'y paramihin mga minamahal kong kapatid! Ang paksa natin sa umagang ito ay isang bagay na nakaka relate po tayong lahat. Ano po iyon? Clue po ito, yun pong laging wala tayo, pero lagi po nating kailangan. Ano po ito? (intayin ang sagot ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2015

The four horsemen of the apocalypse are on the horizon: world-wide conquest, world-wide conflict, worldwide famine, and world-wide death. That can mean only one thing: Jesus is coming soon! Be ready.

On March 11, 2004, terrorists exploded 10 bombs in Madrid, Spain, killing almost 200, wounding another 1,800. Two months later there was a scare in Philadelphia. It was May 5th, and a conductor for Pennsylvania's transit authority discovered something frightening on the tracks near Philly's massive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free