Sermons on Hearts Burning:

Drifting – A Candid Look At Spiritual Entropy Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

1st in a series of messages on Spiritual Drifting. The heart that used to burn hot for Him is now only a flicker and you find yourself there – not even sure how you got there Now the Spirit pleads with you to … pay more careful attention, therefore, to

Drifting – A Candid Look at Spiritual Entropy July 17, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 INTRO: Entropy = the tendency for things to come to a stop. “All kinds of energy spontaneously spread out from where they are concentrated to where they are more dispersed, if they’re not hindered from doing so.” • 2nd Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Another Peace Of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

There are basically two kinds of religion: the first kind is where you try and earn your way to heaven, the other is knowing that, “I can’t do it. God did in Christ.”

The Beatitude Summer Sermon Series Take another PEACE of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Matt. 5.8 8/2/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-8 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

I've Changed...and Its All Gods Fault!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2015

it's times like that we should grateful for His Unmerited Grace... because when we deserve it the least.. He still gives it to us

I've changed and it's all Gods Fault! There are a lot of people in the world today with a lot of problems… We see everything from people wanting to join radical groups...to new sub groups of Young people known as the millennial's trying to rewrite history and the Constitution on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principles Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 5, 2022

Here are five principles of public worship that are important for our understanding of worship.

Scripture Our text today is simply a background for what I have to say. I would like to draw your attention to Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. The church at Corinth had a number of difficulties. One area in which they were having difficulty was public worship. Their Order of Worship was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let My Love Grow Cold

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

It is time to rekindle the flame of passion we have for Christ and allow it to burn brightly within us.

We have an exciting move of God in our life…we climb the mountain and meet with the Lord…then we climb down and things just don’t seem to feel the same…something is missing…our heart is not as hot for the things of God…We can feel a cold breeze blowing in…and we begin to question my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire Of Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

The fire of worship ignites God’s presence, consumes flesh, and prepares the atmosphere for divine manifestation.

THE FIRE OF WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24, Psalm 50:23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song; it is a fire that burns from the altar of a surrendered heart. When God instructed ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 51 which is David’s confession and desire to have a new heart. From it we are going to learn how important it is to always put first things first when we sin, i.e., repentance and utter reliance on the Lord!

Putting First Things First 2 Samuel 11-12 ; Psalms 51 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was the springtime when David sent Joab and the whole Israelite army out to war while he stayed home (11:1). While others risked their lives, little did David know how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Is A Dangerous Place - Genesis 34:1-35:15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Notice what it says about her. It says – She went out to see the women of the land. These are the pagans.

Genesis 34:1 says – Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the women of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he seized her and lay with her and humiliated her. He raped her. Dinah is the tenth child of Jacob, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living On Earth, Longing For Heaven

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that Heaven is waiting for the believer, but there is still work to do on earth.

Living On Earth, Longing For Heaven Philippians 1:21-26 Just a few weeks ago our church said goodbye to one of our faithful members. This man had fought a long hard battle with his health and spent months in the hospital. I visited with him several times and was amazed at his positive outlook on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001

The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Meet The Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

In introductory message to a series on the life of King David

Seeking God Faithfully - A Study of the Life of David Message #1 "Meet the Man After God’s Own Heart" INTRODUCTION One of the many things I appreciate about the Bible is the fact that the writers do not flatter the hero’s of the Bible. Within the pages of the Bible we read about both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001

Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Stable And Your Heart Have In Common

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Dec 16, 2001

It doesn’t matter where Christ was born if he has not been born in our hearts

Lk.2:1-7 To compare the birth of Christ at Bethlehem with his birth in our hearts "The birth of Christ means little or nothing to us if he has not been born in our heart" 1. God has not left this world without a yearly witness of the birth of his son 2. This time of year the witness that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasures Are There Will Your Heart Be Also

Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 19, 2002

Consider the Lillies, they neither toil nor labor, but God provides for them. He will provide for those he love and are called according to his purpose. Don’t worry, be happy.

Where Your Treasure is, There will your heart be also. MATTHEW 6:28-30 We are a nation of worry. We worry about how fat we are, or how skinny we are. How dark we are, how light we are. People with jobs worry about their work. People without jobs worry about not working. A song writer wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

One God, One Heart, One Request Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD

BIG IDEA: WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD I. (:1-10) ONE GOD -- "In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee" A. (:1-4) The Godly Seek God’s Help in Times of Trouble 1. The Nature of the Request a. Attention: "Incline Thine ear ... and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible