Sermons on Honest Hearts:

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 4, 2011

lessons on the fallen nature of man and how it affected the creation of America

“The Deceitful Heart” January 9, 2011 Jeremiah 17: 9-10 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Help For The Troubled Heart

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 6, 2015

Jesus has message for those who are hurting... "Let not your heart be troubled"

Help For The Troubled Heart John 14:1 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Because of my job, I spend a great deal of time around sickness and death. When someone passes away there are countless lives who are impacted. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken And Contrite Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, emphasizing our need for God's grace and guidance in overcoming our mistakes and renewing our hearts.

Good morning, beloved friends. Let's gather around the warmth of God's word today, as we find ourselves nestled in the heart of Psalm 51. This is a Psalm that is as much a balm for the soul as it is a mirror to our hearts. It's a Psalm that offers us a compass in the wilderness of our mistakes, a ...read more

Topics: Repentance

Establishing A Heart Of Integrity

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

Used as a New Years Sermon, but applicable anytime -- a call to establishing a pure heart before God.

PSALM 101 … ESTABLISHING A HEART OF INTEGRITY. On this New Year’s day, 2006 … I have considered a number of different sermons. There are many issues we could discuss from the condition of the world in general (a sorry mess it is in) to the miserable state of politics to the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart With A Desire For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2013

In Acts 13:22 after God raised David up to be king of Israel He gave this testimony about David, “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” You and I need a heart like David, a heart that has a desire for God.

A Heart with a Desire for God Acts 13:13-22 The Bible declares in Psalm 10:4 that the unsaved do not normally think about God. They don’t give Him the time of day: there’s no room for Him in their lives or mind until trouble or tragedy strikes. Sadly, if we are honest, Christians fair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores the profound truth and blessings of living a life of purity in heart, as it leads us into the presence of God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His wisdom. We stand at the threshold of a profound exploration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Topics: Servanthood

The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

(SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Life On Mars

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Intellect or

“There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words From The Proverbs About Our Words

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017

Three different Proverbs are looked at and three practical applications are made about our words.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Morning Words from The Proverbs About Our Words The Book of Proverbs Intro.: I read a story this week about the history and therefore the prediction of hurricanes in South Louisiana. Seems that though the actual number of hurricanes making landfall in our state ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-19, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Workers In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the radical grace of God's kingdom, where all are treated equally and the last are first, challenging our human notions of fairness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared love for our Savior, and our common desire to understand His word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. We are not here to merely pass the time, but to seek wisdom and truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Heart

Let God Direct Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, trusting in His direction, and aligning our hearts with His will.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to explore a passage from 2 Thessalonians 3:5, which says, "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance." This Scripture speaks volumes about the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, learning to follow His lead, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Topics: Heart

The Road To Heart Burn Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003

The disciples on the Road to Emmaus experienced their heart burning within them ... they experienced the resurrected Lord!

“The Road To Heart Burn” (The Road To Emmaus – Luke 24:13-35) INTRODUCTION: Luke Chapter 24 – all turn Today is “Senior Adult Sunday”! Senior Adults have traveled down a long road … some for 60 – 70 – 80 years. They have had a lot of adventures along the way … experienced a great many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heart, Home, And Hands

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God loves you and wants to see you thriving and flourishing as a follower of Jesus! He goes to great lengths to keep us growing and moving forward in our faith.

Heart, Home, and Hands Intro: As we get ready for the year 2014 to move on in, this is a good time to stop and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might be headed. I’m not sure that you need to make a whole list of unrealistic goals for the new year, just to forget ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Looks At The Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 13, 2023

Samuel anoints David as the successor to Saul after he has been rejected as king.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 5 The Lord looks at the heart Today we will continue in 1 Samuel where the story has centered around Saul – the first king of Israel. But in 1 Samuel 16 the story shifts away from Saul to another character. You may have heard of him, David. Samuel is sent on a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ