Sermons on Keeping The Heart Pure:

Hard Words To Hard Hearts

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus words of rebuke in Luke 11 hit the nerve. Those he spoke to were determined to get revenge. If only they could have seen who He is. If only we could see today.

We are entering the middle of Luke’s gospel now and already Jesus is engaging battle with the Jewish leaders. This is an ongoing battle that will ultimately lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and he knows it well, but does not show any signs of shrinking back. Jesus’ very presence should command respect, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Worship - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 25, 2006

In this message we explore the many outward expression that our worship can take.

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” How Do We Worship? Worship Of The Mind Reflection – ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re-Aligning My Heart

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Oct 22, 2010

God wants me to have a heart re-alignment.

Re-Aligning My Heart Jeremiah 11:1-17 Is your heart “in alignment” this morning? Is your heart “out of sync?” I need to re-align my heart. Example: Alignment on your car My van has alignment problems. I can tell because when I drive my van and let go of the wheel it starts to veer to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Heart Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2017

Rehoboam failed to treasure what he has, he abandoned the Law of the Lord and forfeited the true worship of God. Heed 2 Chron 12:14 words - let us set our heart on seeking the Lord.

Over the past 3 sermons we have been looking at King Jeroboam and his Northern Kingdom of Israel, the ten tribes that had defected. • They defected not just from David’s dynasty but from God. King Jeroboam led them into idolatry, creating another new religion, with new gods. What about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

This passage shows God's heart for people to know and put their faith in him.

Background to passage: The people of Israel have been wandering around the desert for 40 years, Moses has died, Joshua has been commissioned and encouraged. The people have been given a charge and accepted. Rahab hid and made a deal with the spies. The people have come to the encampment on the east ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001

The Word of God calls Jabez more honorable than his brothers. Why? – Because he prayed a prayer that got God’s attention.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chr 4:9-10 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is My Heart Open To God? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 14, 2019

Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019

Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019 Intro A belated welcome into the New Year. Our planet has completed it’s rotation around the sun…and we are now on a fresh start. It gives us the opportunity to consider how we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006

The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Take To Heart God's Frustration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2008

Take to Heart God’s Frustration 1) Over those who are careless 2) Over those who care less

Three years ago the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover” and local volunteers demolished an old home in Lake City, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. In six days they replaced it with a mini-mansion while its owners were having fun at Disneyland. When Milton and Patricia Harper returned from Mickey’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

“deceitful Heart”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

“DECEITFUL HEART”

Jeremiah 17:5-14 “DECEITFUL HEART” 1. The Question Of The Heart “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-14

Denomination: Holiness

Open The Eyes Of My Heart Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to obtain and maintain wisdom.

TITLE: OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART TEXT: PRO. 3:1-7 Prov 3:1-7(KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Be Significant: A Message For Hurting Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 24, 2020

A message preached in the wake of the "home going" of my beloved sister in Christ , Joyce Davis. How she is remembered is as one who lived a Significant Life. Do you and I lead a significant life?

Be Significant : A message for hurting hearts This is one Sunday that I really hope I was not the one who is preaching. The reason is simple. I am still hurting from Joyce’s departure from our midst. May be many of you are too. I know that for seasoned preachers it might be easy, but for me, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24, Daniel 4:34-35, Isaiah 43:3-4, Jeremiah 31:3, John 14:1-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crazy Happy Satisfaction Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True joy and happiness are found in living according to God's plan, which includes showing mercy, having a pure heart, being a peacemaker, and standing firm in the face of persecution.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all want - happiness. But not just any happiness, we're talking about the real, deep-down, soul-satisfying happiness. You know, the kind that doesn't depend on how many likes you get on Instagram or whether your crush texts you back. We're talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Topics: Divine Joy, God's Plan, Spiritual Happiness, Faithful Living

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ