Sermons on Hearts Desire:

The Hunchback

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2022

Many people are emotionally crippled and don't even realize it. Jesus saw a woman's suffering and showed the compassion of God by healing her. He called her to Himself. God is still the healer today! Ends with a modern healing story.

THE HUNCHBACK Luke 13:10-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. While taking a law class in personal injury litigation, I got into a car accident and had to wear a cervical collar. Two weeks later, I tripped over a wire and ended up on crutches. 2. When I hobbled into class shortly after these mishaps, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2021

This Sunday Pastor Dennis will be looking at the goodness of God as He breaks down one of the most wonderful promises of God in Romans 8:28. It’s a message that will change your life.

The Goodness of God Romans 8:28 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leamg-1uwvw As I was thinking about the God’s overriding goodness, my mind went to the story of Jonah, and that’s because God’s goodness is the central theme of the story, not Jonah’s disobedience, nor the Ninevite’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Part Ii: The ‘one’ Sheep, The Two Wolves… And The Two-Spirit Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 3, 2021

Jesus leaving the 99 to find the 'one' seems crazy... until that 'one' is you!

The Voice of Love is Calling Part II: The ‘One’ Sheep, the Two Wolves… and the Two-spirit The ‘One’ sheep was lost. Feeling ostracized, he fled from the flock, becoming more easily targeted prey. Instinctually knowing there was always a killer on the loose, the sheep was fearful. Darkness loomed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (2) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 13, 2021

Looking at developing spiritual habits to help us grow to become better connected to Jesus.

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 16, 2021 I would have to say one of the more difficult things for Christians to do is pray! If you’ve been doing it for years, then you might not think much about it. But if I were to take a survey of everyone in the room and at home, and ask, if you want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 28:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Love Your Enemies” Luke 6:27-36 A sermon for 5/16/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29 To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, John 15:5, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Ezekiel And The Valley Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Revival is needed today. For many of us, spiritual awakening is nothing more than a distant memory. When our eyes scan the American horizon, the skies for biblical Christianity look dark in many respects. The tide of God’s grace is out to sea. We need heavenly rain.

Introduction Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. This is a series devoted to get you thinking and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In All Things At All Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021

Words of encouragement can keep us moving forward in the right direction.

There was a young pastor who said he served alongside the senior pastor and he witnessed him writing 5 to 10 notes of encouragement every Monday. He sent these notes to different people in the church. At the time, he didn't really understand the importance of what he was doing. Why spend so ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch: A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 26, 2021

Bible describes Enoch’s life in only 13 words, but in these 13 words, we find a faith so powerful and so vibrant that God couldn’t wait any longer to be forever with him. From this brief account, there is a goldmine of insight we can gain on the type of faith that pleases God.

Enoch: A Walk of Faith Hebrews 11:5 Three men were at a funeral of a friend, and the pastor asked, “What do you want your friends to say about you when you are laying in a casket?” • After the service they began thinking about it, and one man said, “I want my friends to say that I was a good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14-15, Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Foursquare

God Rested Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2021

Many times, in life we will not take time to rest because we feel a sense of guilt if we slow down and take some time to rest

INTRODUCTION • Do you ever need a break? • According to the September 13, 2019, article from Yahoo News, American workers working at least 50 hours per week feel burned out. • The article states the following: › "Americans working long hours are burning out. › Their health is suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Worldview Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2021

New Sermon Series: How do you view and react to the world around you? Do you truly have a Biblical worldview? A quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

Abortion. Euthanasia. Pornography. Same-sex marriage. Transgender rights. Embryonic research. Genetic enhancement. [You can add to this mix COVID, mandated vaccines, out of control government spending, etc.] Christians surveying the cultural landscape in the West have a clear sense that things are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Undeniable Proof: Jesus Is God's One And Only Son Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 3, 2025

John the Baptist struggled with his faith in Jesus as the final chapters of his life were closing. Do strong believers doubt? Does Jesus have an answer for our doubts? He answered John's doubts with undeniable proof that He is God's One and Only Son.

In Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” the French Archeologist; Victor Larae discovered and excavated the tomb of Amenhotep II who was the Pharoah of the Exodus that experienced the plagues and was likely drown in the Red Sea with the rest of the Egyptian army. This tomb was found in when the corridor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Having a personal encounter with Jesus gives you a second chance in life and sharing that testimony with someone else gives them a chance at new life.

LIFE AFTER JESUS Text: Acts 22:6-23 Introduction 1. Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room, a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-23

Denomination: Methodist

Fifth Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 143:1-12, Exodus 24:4-8, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:46-59. A). AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12, Exodus 24:4-8, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Time For Stepping

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025

Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal