Sermons on Integrity Of Heart:

Joseph The Authentic Leader

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph and the Famine. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 47 verses 11-31. Ill: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • “Darling you are a model husband!” • He was so encouraged by that remark that it put him in ‘on a high’ all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:11-31

Denomination: Brethren

Small Things Really Matters!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2015

At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers drastically!

Small things really matters! Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Standard For Leadership

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

A standard for leadership from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called a standard for leadership pgs. 15-28

HoHum: “Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes”- Jim Carrey. What is being said here is that arrogance has no place in leadership, even more so in spiritual leadership WBTU: In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his qualifications as a leader. He set some standards that we can still use ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2018

We will all face situations that are unfair and unjust. How should we as believers in a sovereign God respond. This sermon seeks to answer that question from the life of Paul.

Life Is Not Always Fair, but God Is Always Faithful Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 25, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from Michael McCartney's sermon "Fly High Acts part 24" on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Acts 25:1-3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua And The Gibeonites - Foolishness And Faithfulness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016

Have you ever been scammed? Has anyone ever misrepresented themselves in order to take advantage of you? The encounter of the Israelites and the Gibeonites is an interesting example. Let's learn from Joshua's mistake!

Joshua 9 - Please look this up in your Bibles ... As we look up Joshua Chapter 9 let’s take a look at where this event takes place in the history of ancient Israel. Briefly recount: Abraham/Isaac/Jacob - Bondage in Egypt - Moses - Joshua Before the time of the Judges - the kings - Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Winning Isn't Easy... But It's Still Winning! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

Being Christians in this world isn't easy--Jesus told us so. And Satan's goal is to destroy us and his church. But Paul is going to unpack the promise from last week: "For me, to live is Christ; to die is gain."

I. Intro ??In his book Loving God, Charles Colson draws attention to an incident involving an Indiana judge named William Bontrager. Bontrager had to pass sentence on Fred Palmer, a decorated Vietnam veteran who was found guilty of burglary. The crime was caused partly by involvement with drugs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

God's Favorite Things Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

When God saw David as a man after His own heart, he noticed three important character traits He still values today: spirituality, humility, and integrity.

The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people. From 1 Samuel 13:14 What does God look for in our hearts? I Spirituality A. A life alive with His Spirit B. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

We live in an age of distraction. The enemy doesn’t always need to destroy your faith—he only needs to divide your focus.

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Introduction: “Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ.” – Oswald Chambers “Our attention is one of the most precious things we have. What we give it to shapes our souls.” – John Piper Church, we live in an age of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 6:24, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Us Grateful Hearts Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Apr 11, 2016

The grace of God operating in our lives overflows in gratitude - here's why and how...

Every now and again someone will post a meme saying that there are 365 times in the bible that God says "Do not be afraid" or "do not fear" one for each day of the year. Absolute nonsense sadly. It's actually only 126 times! Sentiment is good God does want you to overcome fear and go in His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022

Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Superior Value Of A Sanctified Heart-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2019

2 of ? Peter causes his audience to examine the superior value of a sanctified heart. But HOW is the superior value of a sanctified heart evaluated/measured/determined? The (superior)value of a sanctified heart is evaluated thru...

The SUPERIOR VALUE Of A SANCTIFIED HEART-II—1Peter 3:13-17 Attention: “An Alabama sixth-grade teacher said he learned a valuable lesson on kindness with a special note from one of his students this week. Price Lawrence, who teaches at Highlands Elementary in Huntsville, said in a Facebook post on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Superior Value Of A Sanctified Heart-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 2, 2018

1 of ? Peter causes his audience to examine the superior value of a sanctified heart. But HOW is the superior value of a sanctified heart evaluated/measured/determined? The (superior)value of a sanctified heart is evaluated thru...

The SUPERIOR VALUE Of A SANCTIFIED HEART—1Peter 3:13-17 Attention: *Cold case files may be re-opened because of the availability of new technologies. Because of the superior value of those technological advancements new evidence can be uncovered & new methods of examining evidence, which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist