Sermons on Hearts:

Love At Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 4, 2024

Love is at the very heart of the Christmas story. Today, let's talk about the depth of God’s love, how it should guide our lives, and how we can share it with others.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (This was Jesus speaking to Nicodemus) Introduction • Christmas is the season of giving, joy, and family. o But beyond the gifts and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 John 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Why We Needed Jesus To Come

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024

The significance of Jesus’ coming, His life, death, and resurrection lies at the very heart of Christianity. Here’s a breakdown of why He needed to come and what makes His mission and salvation so profound:

"Why we needed Jesus to come" The significance of Jesus’ coming, His life, death, and resurrection lies at the very heart of Christianity. Here’s a breakdown of why He needed to come and what makes His mission and salvation so profound: • To Fulfill God’s Plan of Redemption: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Do not POSTPONE your response to the gospel. “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7-8) TURN from your sin and TRUST in Jesus today!

An Inconvenient Truth Acts 24’22-27 I’m preaching a message today I’ve entitled, “An Inconvenient Truth.” Some of you may recognize that title. In 2006 Former Vice President Al Gore released a film with the same title as my sermon today. The film was essentially a documentary that followed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fall: Reaping What You Have Sown Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to thank God for the harvest one has received, memorize Scripture and ask God to search one's heart so that one might repent and draw nearer to Him!

Spiritual Rhythm Fall: Reaping what You have Sown Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Fall is a glorious time of bringing in the harvest that we had worked so hard for during the other seasons of our lives. “It is a time of thanksgiving, a time to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Redeeming Word

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 28, 2023

The Word of God is living & powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul & spirit, joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

I was watching TV the other night when a commercial came on. The narrator said these words, "We all know words have power." That got my attention. I heard that and I couldn't help wonder to myself, "Do we really?" Do we really know how powerful our words can be? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unselfish, Ever-Giving Love Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2025

Christ's unchanging love, entering into our ever-changing lives and worlds, can only be effective if we allow ourselves to expand our hearts and lives to try to love Him in return.

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course 2025 (St. Teresa of Calcutta) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.” That is how St. John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Psalm 86:3-5, Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49

Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022

Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, Malachi 3:2-3, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Brings Divine Direction And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith is the key that unlocks divine guidance and wisdom. When we put our full trust in the Lord, He leads us on the right path and fills our hearts with wisdom that the world cannot provide.

FAITH THAT BRINGS DIVINE DIRECTION AND WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Supporting Texts: James 1:5-6, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with uncertainty, the need for divine direction and wisdom cannot be overemphasised. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-6, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Privilege Of Being Close To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The privilege of being close to God is beyond words. It is the wellspring of true life, joy, direction, and power. This invitation is not extended to a select few—it is for every believer who chooses to draw near with a sincere heart.

THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:28 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Exodus 33:11, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-7 INTRODUCTION: Closeness to God is not a burden—it is one of the highest honours ever granted to mankind. It is an open invitation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28, James 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Anointing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Topics: Divine Anointing, Spiritual Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Sacred Oils

Godliness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the concept of godliness, emphasizing that it is not about achieving perfection, but aligning our hearts and actions with Jesus, and understanding how to embody it in our daily lives through faithfulness, setting a good example, and walking by the Spirit.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's as challenging as it is rewarding: godliness. We're going to explore what godliness looks like, how we can strive for it in our daily lives, and the beautiful fruit it bears. A.W. Tozer wrote, "The man who has struggled to purify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:12, Galatians 5:16-17

Topics: Characteristics, Godliness

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024

Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, Genesis 1:1, Galatians 5:22-23, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Racism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025

During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Green Thumb

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004

During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

“DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-19, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal