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The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

True worship is not for the weak of heart. True worship comes from a heart that is truly committed to the Lord.

Jesus declared, “Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Purpose In The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009

The most powerful of God’s men have often stood alone to become a testimony to the world.

A PURPOSE IN THE HEART TEXT: Daniel 1:3-8 Daniel 1:3-8 KJV And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; [4] Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry Heart

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008

Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Heart Of Repentance

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Learning how you got to where you are and what to do to return back to God. 1)Read Dan. 9:2 2)Realize Dan. 9:2-5, 20 3)Repent Dan. 9:7-9 4)Restore Dan. 9:18-19

Have you ever realized you were lost on a road trip? Most of us have at one point or another and so we carry atlases and road maps to help us along on our journeys. Sometimes we just aren’t paying attention to the signs on the road and miss a turn and in other cases we take the wrong detour. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Melted Heart Series

Contributed by Sootorn Thanteeraphan on Jun 27, 2008

Concentrate on why Rehab was helping the spies.

Melting heart When we were young, many of us hear the story of Joshua the mighty warrior who brought the people cross the Jordan River and break down the wall of Jericho. It is quite interesting and exciting when we hear those story or even watch from the cartoon. I’m not sure if now a day they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-11

Denomination: Adventist

Heart Check

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008

The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Heart For God

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Mar 3, 2009

Be a man or woman after God’s heart.

A Heart for God Acts 13:16 23 How would you like to be remembered? Like Saints such as Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Prayer

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 7, 2009

The object of prayer is not the point of prayer - the fellowship with God is and it is in that fellowship, that co-laboring with Christ in prayer, that God works.

Those who do not believe do not pray. This is a good functional definition of faith. Faith prays, unbelief does not. - John Hardin How should we pray?
 Follow Jesus’ example - Lk.5:16, 6:12.
 Follow Jesus’ format: Mt.6:5-13 - "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning February 22, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#9] HARD HEARTED? Exodus 7-10 Introduction: Proverbs 29:1 (MSG) “For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There’ll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009

Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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