Sermons on Hearts Desire:

Checkmate: Can God Handle My Problems?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2022

IT IS EASY TO FALL INTO A RUT OF NEGATIVITY and stay trapped. Can God handle my problems. We find God has been trustworthy from the foundation of the world.

CHECKMATE: CAN GOD HANDLE OUR PROBLEMS? CHECKMATE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You know what a rut is? A RUT IS AN OPEN ENDED GRAVE… Seems negatively is a trap that tired believers fall into and have trouble getting out. Have you ever got yourself in such a mess that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Jude 1:24-25, Exodus 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Closed Door) # 17

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Notice, the Bible says in verse 22, “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.”

In this verse of Scripture we find the Lord had two goals as He was traveling to Jerusalem. (1) His ultimate goal was to go to Jerusalem where He would die for the sins of mankind. Luke told us that in Luke 9:51. We read, “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Good Samaritan) # 15

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

You do not have to look very far to find someone in trouble these days.

• We see people in trouble as we drive down the highways • We see people in trouble in their marriages • We see people in trouble in our neighborhoods • We see people in trouble financially • We see people in trouble physically • We see people in trouble spiritually As I said, you do not have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Religion

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

Many of us have a hard time talking with others about our faith. Jesus gives us a good example.

“1 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat them. 2 Some of the Pharisees asked, `Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?' 3 Jesus answered them, `Have you never read what David did when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5, Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Two Builders) # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Often, on the national television news, we see a report that deals with some hurricane or tornado that struck a certain region in the United States.

They show us miles and miles of homes that have been scattered like trash from a trash can that has been turned over, and the wind is blowing the trash everywhere. When these storms strike, the first buildings that are destroyed are those that were built by contractors who were bad builders. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Wisdom, Judgment And Mercy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 18, 2022

When it comes to the love, mercy, kindness and grace of God, these things are always deeper than we can ever measure. They are limitless, boundless, beyond our description and our comprehension.

Alba 4-17-2022 THE GOD OF WISDOM, JUDGMENT AND MERCY Romans 11:32-36 Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer and statesman who lived in Norway between 1861-1930. He once tried to measure an extremely deep part of the Arctic Ocean. The first day he used his longest measuring line, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

John now describes the vial judgments that come from God on a world that is worshiping Satan as God.

As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen on the earth just prior to the return of Jesus to set up the Kingdom of God on earth. It is believed these vial judgments probably begin about 6 months before His coming. I believe the judgments span the last 6 months or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen!?!?! The Perspective Of A Roman Soldier Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2022

How might it have impacted you to witness the events of Jesus' arrest, trial, death, and resurrection? Consider the warning of the Roman soldier as Scott Jewell presents our Easter message.

Read text, pray As many of you know, Jeff has been under the weather all week and trying to feel better so he could be here with you today. I know it’s killing him that he isn’t the one up here presenting today’s message, so let’s keep him in our prayers. I was at the breakfast table with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Assume To Assume

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

One of the biggest ways to get ourselves in trouble in this life is to live a life of assumption.

I must confess as I preach this sermon to you that I am guilty of doing just that often. Illus: I am like the man who says: • People say I make too many assumptions. • I mean, they don't say it, but I know they're thinking it... But this is not something I am guilty alone, I think we ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Zechariah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Today, we want to look at the Book of Zechariah.

Illus: A Baptist pastor enters a clearing in woods to find a herd of sheep and a shepherd! He talks with shepherd, and in jest says: • “If I can guess exactly how many sheep you have, will you give me one to start my collection?” • The shepherd said, “Yes, if you can look at this herd of sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Original International Man Of Mystery Series

Contributed by John Newton on May 1, 2022

Who was Melchizedek? And how does he relate to Jesus?

I wonder if anyone can tell me what is the Old Testament passage most frequently quoted in the New Testament… You might think it’s something like Leviticus 19:18, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” If you’re really into the writings of the minor prophets, you might come up with an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3

Denomination: Episcopal

The Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 2, 2022

Based on Gen 1-3 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the building block of a strong home & family.

“THE BUILDING BLOCKS” Gen. 1-3 FBCF – 5/1/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve never built a house before. Some people love to do that. Build multiple houses over course of their lives. Others say it’s a quick way to mess up a good marriage! Ha! Even though I’ve never built one & would never try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Accept The Truth Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022

Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How We Love His Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022

He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ