Sermons on Hearts Desire:

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Post Flood Nations Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011

Continuing on with our sermon series in Genesis. In this sermon we are looking at Nimrod and the nations after the flood of Noah, and how it all applies to us today.

Genesis (Pt. 20) The Post Flood Nations Text: Genesis 10:1-32 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We’ve come to the point in our study of Genesis where things begin to get a bit more complicated. Noah has died, and so Moses, by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins a new section in history where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Our Narratives Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Our lives are made up with stories. We are a people of the story. We love stories. We’re raised with stories and when something happens to us, we turn it into a story. This series is based on James Bryan Smith’s study, Apprentice of Jesus.

Transforming Our Narratives Romans 12:1 Ben Hooper was born in Newport, TN in 1870 out of wedlock, to Sarah Wade. As a result, he had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. When he went into town, he could see people staring at him, making guesses as to who his father was. At school children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Godliness will bless us.

BLESSINGS 1Ti 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1Ti 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1Ti 4:9 This is a faithful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Included In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Jesus? Feed His Sheep!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 26, 2011

Jesus wanted Peter to realize the ability to do what He was asking was already there, it already had arrived. Everything the disciples needed to complete the task before them, had already been bought, paid for and provided for, at the cross.

“Love Jesus?” Feed His Sheep! John 21:15-17 NKJ. 15. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16. He said to him again a second ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverse - Pt. 2 - Setting Up A Reverse Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 2 – Setting Up a Reverse I. Introduction As I mentioned to you last week I wrestled for several years. Here is the pictorial proof for you entertainment. Tim offered to let me borrow Jake’s singlet to wear while I preach. That didn’t take much thought to turn down! Wrestling is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheep And Wolves...snakes And Doves...sparrows Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 10 deals with Jesus sending out his men to preach and perform miracles. Jesus shared his power and mission with his men. The message focuses on five animal analogies Jesus used in instructing his men for ministry.

Sheep & Wolves …Snakes & Doves … Sparrows Matthew 10:1 CHCC: February 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In this series on the Power of Jesus, we’ve seen some amazing miracles that prove His power over disease, demons, and even over the forces of nature. This week, we’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 3 - Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this series - this message focusing on our need to be "doers" of the Word, and not just intakers.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 3 – Applying God’s Word James 1:22-25 January 23, 2011 Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the third part of a four-part series on the foundation of following Jesus, which is the Bible – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do When You Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

These walls seem to come in different forms but they do have a purpose. (1) They are there to test us. (2) Walls challenge us. (3) Walls offer us a goal to reach. A popular speaker has asked more than 100,000 Christians across the country this one que

Breaking down the Walls “What to do When you Hit the Wall” Jeremiah 20:7-10, 14-18, 11-12 Distance runners, those who run marathons especially often experience what is called hitting the wall. A marathon is a 26 mile run and they say it usually happens around mile 20. Your energy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Characters In The Palm Sunday Narrative Matthew Chapter 21 Verses 1 To

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 16, 2011

PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE

Introduction Many preachers are often faced with familiar Bible stories and a familiar audience or congregation. Familiar stories often appear on what many would call special Sundays like Christmas and Easter. I believe Palm Sunday could be seen as a special Sunday by many. On those so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Uniqueness Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 19, 2011

When we compare the religions of the world, we quickly see that biblical Christianity is an unique faith because Christianity stems from the uniqueness and superiority of its founder Jesus Christ.

The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ Psalm 86:7-12 When we compare the religions of the world, we quickly see that biblical Christianity is an unique faith because Christianity stems from the uniqueness and superiority of its founder Jesus Christ, the greatest man who ever lived. The psalmist declared ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Outward Focused Life: Understanding Grace

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

The story of Hosea is an incredible picture of grace foreshadowing the most grace-empowered act of the universe.

“Imagine the soundtrack from ‘Moulin Rouge’ playing in the background: ‘…There was a man who loved a woman deeply.’ “She was a prostitute. There may have been reams of reasons why she sold her body to men to do what they would. But whatever, her soul had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Healing School #1: Healing Is God’s Will Today Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2011

The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today. Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever - and He is the Lord who heals us - He is still healing the sick today.

HEALING SCHOOL #1: HEALING IS GOD’S WILL TODAY DOES GOD STILL HEAL TODAY? There are many people who don’t believe that God still heals today. This may be because of (a) personal experience or (b) wrong teaching. THE BIG IDEA: The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Self Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

Sermon #1 of a 4 part series on truth and lies. Based on material from a book called "The Lies We Believe, by Dr. Chris Thurman. Self lies come from erroneous thoughts floating around in our own minds.

Truth Series Sermon #1 SELF LIES CHCC – June 26, 2011 II Corinthians 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION: In this series of sermons I plan to focus on the kinds of lies people tend to allow to float around in their heads. We will deal with Self Lies, Worldly Lies, Marriage Lies, and Religious Lies. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ