Sermons on Hearts Burn Within:

Challenges Require Decisions/Actions Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 6, 2020

Because we sin and the world sins, there will always be challenges in life and so today, tomorrow, this week, this month, this new year, let us commit to making decisions and actions with pure hearts and motives for the Lord!

Before we worship with Communion and remember the love of God through Jesus Christ, let us worship God by listening to Him… please open your Bibles to Judges 9……… Let us remind ourselves of what happened at the end of Judges …. Judges 8:28-35….. Gideon (Jerub-Baal) led Israel back to God and they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Praise With A Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

The longest chapter in the Bible is not about laws and rituals—it is about delight in God's Word. Psalm 119 is a heart-felt celebration of God's truth, written by someone who deeply loved and honoured the Scriptures.

Go! And Praise with a Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Duration: 30 minutes Opening Prayer Lord, as we open Your Word today, open our hearts. Let Your truth be planted deep within us. Shape our thoughts, stir our affections, and strengthen our obedience. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all we say and do. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Psalm 51:17, John 1:14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing At The Edge Of Greatness

Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 7, 2006

Releasing the greatness that is within us all.

I WAS WATCHING TELEVISION THE OTHER DAY AND I SAW A VERY INTERESTING RECRUITING COMMERCIAL THAT WAS BEING RUN BY THE USCG. FOR EXAMPLE THERE IS ONE WHERE SOME YOUNG TEENAGERS ARE HIKING ALONG A RIVER BANK, AND ONE OF THEM DROPS HIS KNAPSACK INTO THE RIVER, IT FLOATS DOWN THE RIVER, AND THEN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addition Through Subtraction

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002

A Holiness message that tells how God wants to add so much to our lives, if we will give him all that we have.

Addition through Subtraction Pastor Glenn Newton 2-5-00 Text: Titus 2:11-14 “ For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Possessing The Land - Part 2: Stop But Don't Stay Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 2 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself

Possessing the Land - Part 2 Stop But Don’t Stay - Read: Joshua 4:19-24 1. Introduction Let’s recap two important principles from the book of Joshua: a. Nothing happened until they put their feet into the river (3:15) (Faith starts it all!) * Leadership is not a title, it’s a characteristic, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Possessing The Land - Part 3: Renewing Our Committment Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 3 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing the Land - Part 3 Renewing Our Commitment - Read: Joshua 5:2-9 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Possessing The Land - Part 4: Remember Your Roots Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 4 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 4 Remember Your Roots - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the whole ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Possessing The Land - Part 5: Breaking The Manna Mentality Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 5 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 5 Breaking The Manna Mentality - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Guard Your Heart [steve Irwin - Crocodile Hunter]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2006

Steve Irwin--Crocodile Hunter: If ever we expected him to have a great injury we would think it would be his leg, his hand, or maybe his head…but no, it was his heart. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-5:2 We were all shocked to hear about the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. We were stunned, not that he died, for he faced tremendous dangers on a daily basis…we were, rather, surprised by the way that he died. About the only way that a Stingray ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep God's Word Close At Hand

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Aug 1, 2002

Sermon on the importance of Christian education

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, How many of you have a cell phone that you usually take with you wherever you go? Let’s see a show of hands. How many of you know someone who hardly ever goes anywhere without their cell phone? Especially now that cell phones have become smaller, cheaper, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Deuteronomy 30:1-33

Denomination: Lutheran