Sermons on Joy Of Heart:

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting On The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. As we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune moment to reflect on the love and attributes of our Heavenly Father.

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Heavenly Father Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to express our gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. But as we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Live "upright In Heart"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2026

To better understand the passage given us from the first letter of the apostle John, let’s consider and picture the most critical day of John’s life.

Friday after Epiphany 2026 Our prayer today began with a verse from Psalm 112: “a light has risen in the darkness for the upright of heart; the Lord is generous, merciful and just.” By the grace of God, entering our hearts through the gift of faith, it is possible to live uprightly in our world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Psalm 147:12-19, 1 John 5:5-13, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon # 1 - God's Bountiful Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024

What is the secret to a life of overflowing abundance? There’s much we can learn from the life of David and Abraham. God can bless abundantly if only we can follow certain principles, and let go of thoughts and attitudes that displease God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is Paul’s words to the church at Corinth and he wished them that they would be full and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:1, Genesis 1:20, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:10, Psalm 34:10, Genesis 2:12, Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Heart Matters Most - Lessons From Matthew 15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 12, 2025

GOD cares more about the condition of your heart than the traditions you keep. GOD desires genuine inner purity and authentic faith, not religious performance. True righteousness comes from a transformed heart, not outward tradition.

2025.06.15.Sermon Notes. The Heart Matters Most – Lessons from Matthew 15 When Religion Misses the Point William Akehurst, HSWC Reminder: It’s Father’s Day Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 139:23-24 INTRODUCTION: JESUS confronts the religious leaders for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024

John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Servant After God’s Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2026

Why was David a man after God's own heart... but Saul wasn't? And what can that tell me about how I can be a man after God's own heart?

I never thought about it before, but our culture talks a lot about our HEARTS. For example: If we want to have an intimate and personal talk with someone, we say that we want to have a “heart-to-heart”. If we’ve had a really good day, we might say that we are feeling “Lighthearted.” If we know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Difference Has Jesus Made In Your Life?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 17, 2016

When Christ came to Earth, He changed the world. When He comes into our lives, our lives are transformed. The Christmas message is that a huge change has taken place because the King has taken his place.

What Difference has Jesus made in your Life? Pastor Glenn Newton, December 11, 2016 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[c] a sign: The virgin[d] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[e] will call him Immanuel.[f] (Isaiah 7:14) Luke 2: 8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

God See's Different

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible tells us, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' This simple line is so powerful. It reminds us that what truly matters is not how we look on the outside but what's in our hearts.

Today, I want us to think about the world around us. It's very different from the world we read about in the Bible. In our time, influenced by media and the internet, there's a big focus on looking good and staying healthy. Social media, TV, and other media often set high standards for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul Magnifies The Lord: The First Song Of Discipleship - Luke 1:46–47 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 2, 2026

Discipleship does not begin with a plan, a programme, or a platform. It begins with a heart that is captured by God. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.” May that be the song of every disciple who follows Jesus.

My Soul Magnifies the Lord: The First Song of Discipleship - Luke 1:46–47 (NLT) Introduction: When Discipleship Begins with Worship Discipleship does not begin with a plan, a programme, or a platform. It begins with a heart that is captured by God. Before Mary ever held the Christ-child in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-47, Psalm 34:3, Isaiah 12:2, James 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Measure Of Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 11, 2024

God who created every heart knows the deep thoughts and secrets of our hearts. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God.

GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR THOUGHTS The message for this morning is a topic that you most likely have not heard before. However, I assure you this topic describes how God will one day measure our lives. In this series, I have shown you how God will measure our obedience, our prayers, our sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4-5, Matthew 9:4, Romans 2:16, Psalm 44:21, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 4:13, Mark 4:22, Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 3:2, Jeremiah 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2011

If we want to overcome discouragement and despair, then we must believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational