Sermons on Inner Heart:

Sermon On Broken Fragments

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2023

Broken fragments have been defined as small particles that have become detached from something larger or whole.

Eva Ashwood, a female author of several novels once remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with being broken. Some things aren’t meant to be whole. And some things don’t need to be fixed. Some things are broken and aren’t meant to be fixed. But that doesn’t mean they’re fine the way they are. It just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 66:2

A Connected Holy Moment Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 19, 2023

Our God is so awesome that He can combine two Holy Moments between unlikely people for His glory.

Introduction Before Mother’s Day, I began a new series called “I Yearn for More Holy Moments with God.” And in that first sermon of this series, I shared with you the Holy Moment between God and Jonah before Jonah agreed to go to Nineveh to preach as God had asked him. Today, I want to share a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-5, Acts 10:9-16, Acts 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Tearing Of Clothes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2024

In the Bible tearing clothes referred to Mouring, hurt, sorrow, that is what happened to Elisha when his friend departed but he picked up cloak and kept going despite the tearing of clothes.

"Tearing Of Clothes” 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. In Second Kings, the prophet Elisha is torn apart by the departure of his mentor Elijah. • As the story begins, the two men are on the road outside Gilgal, near the Jordan River. • Elijah somehow knows that his prophetic work is coming to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Transformative Power Ng Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

T ang pagbabagong kapangyarihan ng tunay na pananampalataya at mag-ambag sa pagsasakatuparan ng isang mas makatarungan, maayos, at magkakaugnay na mundo.

The Transformative Power ng Genuine Faith Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 2:13-25 Panimula: T ang pagbabagong kapangyarihan ng tunay na pananampalataya at mag-ambag sa pagsasakatuparan ng isang mas makatarungan, maayos, at magkakaugnay na mundo. Pagninilay Sa mundo ngayon, ang konsepto ng Templo, na ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

The Gift Of Thick Skin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2024

This peculiar passage gives us a poignant picture of the need for tenacity and determination in the face of opposition to the message of God.

THAT'S A SURPRISE: Sometimes God needs His people to be hardheaded. - Ezekiel 3:8-9. - This passage continues the ideas we discussed in the last sermon about God’s messengers. It had a warning from God that the Israelites claimed to be God’s people but they weren’t listening to what God had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisees Confront Jesus: What Does It Mean To Be A Hypocrite? An Issue Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

The Pharisees today are often regarded as hypocrites, mean, nasty, people who killed Jesus, and it’s true that they plotted against Jesus. But in general these were not bad people. These were religious leaders trying to help the people live according to God’s ways.

A lot of the scriptures that we look at, I feel like we get to understand another piece of the puzzle about who Jesus really is. It’s like we dive into a moment in history and we get to look over the shoulder of Jesus and see what he does, and why he does it, and we’re amazed. We want to live like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Have Heard It Said – Murder Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2023

This sermon looks at the first of the six, "you have heard it said" statements of Christ, where Jesus looks at the intent of the Law, not just the letter of the Law

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – MURDER MATTHEW 5:21–26 “YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID TO THE PEOPLE LONG AGO, ‘DO NOT MURDER, AND ANYONE WHO MURDERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT.’ 22BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO IS ANGRY WITH HIS BROTHER WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT. AGAIN, ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Aug 3, 2023

God is calling us to have his heart toward others. The Book of Jonah is a portrait of how this looks in action. It's just might be one of the toughest lessons in the Bible!

“FORGIVENESS” I. BOOK OF JONAH! A. Jonah lived in Gath Hepher, next to Nazareth 1. He’s called to travel to Nineveh 2. “Nineveh” - Capital of the Assyrian Empire...modern-day Northern Iraq. 3. ASSYRIAN EMPIRE – Huge influence at this time!! B. 2 Kings 14:25- Jonah known prophet during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 5:43, Jonah 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Study - Matthew 5:8

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 2, 2023

I was reading a book about the Sermon on the Mount & saw some information about Matthew 5:8. This verse is great for me to write a study to share at the Men's Bible Study I lead. I will be sharing this with a small group of men in a few hours. Hope it speaks to you as well. God bless.

Matthew 5:8 – Bible Study What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? What brought to you the most love & joy when you witnessed it? I will share my moment with you. The moment I first laid eyes on my granddaughter Katrina was by far the most powerful moment I've ever had. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024

Whether you are a believer or not, Christmas affects everyone. Families get together, reunions are common regardless of the ongoing pandemic. People travel far and wide to be with family this season.

Yes! It’s this time of the year again when believers rejoice and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It has often been said that JESUS is the reason for this season. He is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. For decades, the season of Christmas ushers in a spirit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barzillai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023

Hold on to people who had helped you in your wilderness experience! One such man with a heart of gold is Barzillai!

Barzillai 2 Samuel 19:31”Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was very old, being eighty years old; and he had sustained the king while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Wounded Healer’s Heart"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 5, 2023

Jesus is our ultimate example of the type of heart we need, because He is our healer, our wounded healer. And we see this heart, the heart of Jesus, not only from His life abut also in the death He died for us. I hope you join in with us in this special study.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wounded Healer’s Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpF2ETQABIU In our series on the heart of a Christian we’re looking at those qualities that every Christian needs and should have. Today’s is no exception; in fact, it’s vital in our sharing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5, Mark 1:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Mark 6:34, Colossians 3:12, Mark 1:40-41, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Acts 14:9-10, Psalm 147:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Not Among You

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Assuming God's blessing is one of the most dangerous mistakes we can make in the Christian life. A group of Israelites made this exact mistake, and it cost them everything.

Illustration: A photographer was hired to take pictures of a great forest fire; he got his office to hire a plane so he could take some airborne pictures. He arrived at the airport and jumped into the plane that was waiting for him. “Let’s go! Let’s go!” Startled, the pilot quickly swung the plane ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:40-45

Denomination: Baptist