Sermons on Hurting Hearts:

Tend Your Heart

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 28, 2011

The remedy for casual worship calls for humility, contrition, and trembling at God's Word.

Presbyterian Manor Wichita Falls, Texas July 28, 2011 TEND YOUR HEART Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 66:1-4 (NIV) 1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? 2 Has not my hand made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rahab, A Heart Of Gold Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2011

This is week six of our series from Hebrews 11. Here we look at what made Rahab a candidate for the Faith Hall of Fame.

Rahab Every story has a beginning and this one begins in a most unlikely place. . . a brothel. Not many stories in the Bible start in a house of ill repute, as a matter of fact I can only think of one other.. The scripture was read earlier and there is a lot that was left unsaid in the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Heart Trouble

Contributed by Mike Ingo on Aug 11, 2011

Exploring symptoms of spiritual heart disease.

Heart Attack Info: now we talk about spiritual heart failure: more deadly: kills us twice! Heart: in text: seat of feelings, desires, affections, impulses: seat of intellect (in the mind). As a noun: innermost, core, center: (inner man). Signs / Symptoms: see signs, have to be told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Holiness

Help For Hungry Hearts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2011

Only Christ can satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart.

“Help for Hungry Hearts” Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Heart-Broken Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2011

Like a grieving husband who has been deserted by the wife he loves, God reflects upon his relationship to unfaithful Israel.

God, the Heart-broken (Hosea 12-13) 1. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa police arrested an expelled student after thwarting what they called a "catastrophic" plot to set off a bomb at his former high school next week, authorities said Wednesday. Police Chief Jane Castor said Jared Cano, 17, had threatened ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help For Hungry Hearts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Help for seekers

"Help for Hungry Hearts" Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2011

We need to restore both the form and the heart of New Testament Christianity.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Missionary Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2010

From the beginning God was a missionary God. Creating and man and coming down to walk with Adam and Eve in the Garden. In this message there is God's intiative in missions, God invitation in missions. Finally there is a prayer included to ask God to gi

Intro: What is the one thing missing in most churches today? Is it lively soul moving worship music? Is it powerful spirit filled and led preaching? Is it wise council and wonderful leadership? Is it conferences and confession? Can I make a suggestion to you today? It is the Missionary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Heart Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 22, 2010

The heart of Christmas must remain at the heart of all we are about as believers.

At this time of the year, as well as the year to come, we who know the reason for the season must resolve, even as Paul did, to preach “Jesus Christ as Lord.” Jesus is the heart of Christmas, and honoring Him and exalting Him must be at the heart of everything we do. It is in this spirit that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

"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

"A Thankful Heart" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

What are we most thankful for in our lives? What is most important? What is the best day of our lives?

The text for this morning’s message comes from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica. Thessalonica is modern day Salonica, the second largest city in Greece and it lies on the Aegean Sea. For those who attend Bible Study on Wednesday evenings, we mentioned the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Whole-Hearted I Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

Series on the life of Caleb, the benefits of serving God "wholeheartedly"

Whole-Hearted HOTL 2011 Expound on Caleb: Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. whole•heart•ed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: *other

Whole-Hearted Ii Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

The continuing story of Caleb seeing, speaking, inheriting and driving out giants!

Whole-Hearted II Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. Recap Key Points: When you serve God “whole-heartedly” 1. You See Things ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: *other

Renovation Starts With The Heart Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with demolition ie. taking out the old so that it can be replaced by the new.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 1 – Renovation Starts with the Heart Philippians 1:1-11;21-30 If there is one word that describes best what is going on in our church right now I think that word would have to be Renovation. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: *other

Deep In Our Hearts

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jun 9, 2009

Only God is permanent: our covenant with God becomes real when it moves from our brains to our hearts.

Deep in our Hearts Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, March 29, 2009 Introduction: Beginning in 598 BCE (Before Common Era), King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered Judah and exiled many of its leading citizens to Babylon. The fall of Judah was complete in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed