Sermons on Jonahs Heart Toward The Lost:

When Is The Party In Heaven At It’s Loudest?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 10, 2011

If we have ever temporarily lost a child whilst shopping or at the beach, or lost a precious belonging, we will begin to grasp how God feels towards lost people.

In October 1984 my brother-in-law Alasdair got lost. As a family they had visited Venice – long before I knew them – Sandy and Valerie my in-Laws, Moira my wife who was 14 at the time, and Alasdair who was 11. They were at St. Mark’s square, Venice – at the same time as Queen Elizabeth the Queen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble

Contributed by James May on Jun 18, 2008

The heart of man is in trouble. Only Jesus has the answer to our heart trouble. This sermon is interlaced with good-natured humor to keep attention.

Heart Trouble By Pastor Jim May I want to get to the heart of the matter this evening and start out by saying that we all have heart trouble. Now some of you may say, “Not me, my heart is as healthy as a horse. My doctor told me so.” Well, just let me say that your doctor doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Joyful Heart

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Someone says, "All right, preacher, I hear you. But circumstances in my life aren’t that good. Things have been tough. Just why should my heart be filled with joy?" Let me mention 3 reasons.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) The basic point of some of my messages in recent months has been that, for most people, their faith - what they have been taught, what they believe - makes all the difference in the way they act, in the values they hold dear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006

Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021

The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 5:8, Jeremiah 5:21, Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 4:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 21, 2008

Obligation is good. Love is better!

The Heart of the Matter, Luke 10:38-42 Introduction My first staff position in a church was as the Associate Pastor of The Kirk Community Church in Dunedin, Florida. I normally arrived at church early but on this particular morning my wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Disagreements are normally centered around power and control. Getting our own way with little regard to what is actually best for a majority or a right thing to do.

The Heart of the matter James 4:1-10 For the past couple of months we have had a sort of strange schedule. We have been in and out of the book of James. While we have been moving through James it is still a topical kind of study. There is an over all flow that I call teaching on “faith that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2020

Solomon’s commitment to the Lord positioned him for power.

The Pure Heart Jeffery Anselmi / General The King: The Rise and Fall of Solomon / Heart; Faithfulness / 1 Kings 3:4–15 Solomon’s commitment to the Lord positioned him for power. INTRODUCTION • The person we are going to examine has always been fascinating to me. Here is a man born out of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Heart

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2018

Even wonder if it is possible to be holy as God is holy? Peter made this statement but did he truly believe that a fallen people could ever fulfill this command? It is possible to be holy but only for those who have been given a new heart!

GOD’S LAWS WRITTEN ON A NEW HEART Jeremiah 31:33 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder if it is possible to obey the command to be holy as God is holy (1 Peter 1:16)? Even though Adam and Eve who walked and talked with God in paradise only had four simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 25, 2016

This is part of The Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart." In this sermon we look at 3 aspects of having a pure heart and a 3 part test to determine whether we have such a heart.

Sermon on the Mount “A Matter of the Heart” Matthew 5:8 Americans are increasingly concerned with purity. We want pure water to drink, pure air to breathe, and pure food to eat. But as important as clean air, pure water, and pure food are, there’s a purity that we overlook, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 18, 2021

As we continue in the Beatitudes we come to the Pure in Heart. Can a person be pure in heart while on this earth? Will ONLY the pure in heart see God and if so how can we come to the point where we have a pure heart?

The Pure In Heart Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 6:5-9, Job 1:1-5, James 4:17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 21:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Continued Downward

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

Another sermon inspired from Chuck Swindolls Living on the ragged edge

You’ve no doubt seen the t-shirts or the billboards, or watched the commercials, where the theme was nothing more than…”if it feels good …do it!” It even makes its way into boutique shops, handcrafted on little plaques, and the bookstores line their shelves with self help books like “looking out ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness