Sermons on Iniquity Of The Heart:

Give Up Giving Up Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015

Ash Wednesday (B). Too often we focus on our outward behavior, our sins. But the root of our problem is not sins, but sin, our sinful nature. Joel urges us to "Turn to God and live."

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Give up giving up” What are you giving up for Lent? Anything? Some people give up something for lent. Not with the purpose of earning ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19, Psalm 51:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Methodist

Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY

BIG IDEA: GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY (:1) INTRODUCTION: GOD IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATOR “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me” I. (:2-6) GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME = OMNISCIENCE (WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK BEFORE GOD) A. God Knows Everything I Do “Thou dost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005

Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Deed Your Heart: Steward Vs. Owner Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004

Part 2 of a Series entitled: Keeping the Beat - Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living

Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living…Part 2: Re-Deeding Your Heart: Steward Vs. Owner Luke 6:27-38, I Corinthians 6:19-20, Deuteronomy 8:18 Before going to Europe on business, a certain man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-21, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of Christ's Passion, We Experience Eternal Life

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 23, 2005

The Bible talks much more about the way to heaven rather than heaven itself, and we must commit our lives to Christ now and learn to live in eternal life.

At the Heart of Christ¡¦s Passion, We Experience Everlasting Life March 31, 2004 John 10:25-30 (New International Version) 25Jesus answered, ¡§I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father¡¦s name speak for me, 26but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Warms Your Pastor's Heart? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

5th Sermon in a Series on Ephesians.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry. C. Brincefield on 12/8/04 at Belleview COTN Title: What Warms Your Pastor’s Heart (part 1) Text: Ephesians 1:15-16 Introduction 1. Being a pastor is a wonderful thing! I love being your pastor!! Sometimes pastoring can be a challenge… Sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Not Your Heart Be Trouble For God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 10, 2003

How God is good to us in time of death of a loved one.

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003

There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist