Sermons on Honest Hearts:

Unity Starts In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2024

God desires unity in the body of Christ, but unity is not easy or automatic. God creates the unity, but it is something that we must strive to keep. Humility, gentleness, patience and forbearance help us to do just that.

A. I’m excited to begin a new sermon series this morning – a series that I am calling “7 Ones Equal Unity” and will be based on Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. Over the years, I have preached many sermons using verses from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, including a sermon series on the entire letter back in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

There are three qualities to having a grace-filled heart. These qualities are hearts that are filled with gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. And in the end, a grace-filled heart is a heart that is filled with Christ, because all of God’s grace comes through Him.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a grace-filled heart, a heart filled with the grace of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Comfort For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Faith in God through faith in Jesus.

COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:1-14. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). The cure for troubled hearts is faith in God, but only through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The disciples, as good Jews, no doubt already believed in God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stony Heart Removed

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2023

Jesus told us that we all have stubborn, calloused & hard hearts and we need God to give us a new tender heart toward God. This is a repentance message to grieve over our sins and let God strip them away and make us tender again.

THE STONY HEART REMOVED Ezek. 36:26-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jeff Doty, Radiologist, had a lady come to his office for abdominal X-rays. She was heavily sedated. But he still had to ask her a lot of questions. 2. The last question was, “Ma’am, where is your pain right now?” Through her ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faith-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2023

In today's message we’ll be looking at a faith-filled heart. Augustine said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” In keeping with this description, we’ll be looking at these 3 main qualities of a believing, patient, and child-like heart.

A Christian’s Heart “A Faith-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj1OVSfxnVw Today, in our series on the qualities of a Christian’s heart, we’re going to looking at a faith-filled heart, or a heart that is filled with faith. However, if a faith-filled heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-12, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:3, Psalm 40:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2023

Grace is God’s gift to us. Therefore, we can’t earn it because no one earns a gift. Instead, we need to receive and open it. We’ll be looking at three qualities of a grace-filled heart. These are gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. Join us as we look further into God’s Amazing Grace.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOvASK0lSg In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, James 4:6-8, John 1:17, Romans 8:1, 1 John 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 30, 2022

Is it clogged or is His blood freely flowing through the real heart?

Matthew 5:29-30 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30, Romans 10:8-11, Psalm 51:10, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

On Fasting And Heart Traesure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023

Jesus says, Be not like the hypocrites.

ON FASTING and HEART TREASURE. Matthew 6:16-24. MATTHEW 6:16-18. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray. So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner. The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wisdom-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023

Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023

As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 26, 2022

Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners Open Your Heart Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” It is amazing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15, Romans 10:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Healthy Wife Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2022

A wife should "submit" to their husbands? Seriously? What can that mean, and what does it teach wives about their ministry to their families?

OPEN: A 2 year old girl had a fascination with the story of “Cinderella.” One day, when the girl came across a photo of her mother and father on their wedding day, she got all excited. “Mommy got married just like Cinderella!” “Yes honey,” the mother answered. “just like Cinderella.” Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Unrepentant Hearts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways.

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways. This article explores the phenomenon of individuals who refuse to relinquish their evil habits, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:22