Sermons on Law Written On Heart:

Seeing As God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's consider the profound truth found in 1 Samuel 16:7 and explore how God’s perspective differs from ours and how we can align our vision with His.

Transformed by Truth: Seeing as God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Locusts & Darkness (Exodus 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 15, 2024

Did God harden a stubborn heart that Pharaoh had already hardened? Let's look at Exodus 10.

Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart apart from his free will (Exodus 4:21; 7:3; 9:12; 10:1, 20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 8; 14:7)? Did Pharaoh’s heart just grow hard (Exodus 7:13, 22; 8:19; 9:7, 35)? Did Pharaoh harden his own heart (Exodus 8:15, 32; 9:34)? Did God only harden what Pharaoh had already decided ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as believers. It is our direct communication with God, our means of expressing our dependence on Him, and the way through which we align our hearts with His will.

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Introduction C.S. Lewis once said, “I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me.” Prayer is one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, John 15:5, Luke 6:12, Matthew 26:36-39, Luke 4:1-2, James 5:16, Matthew 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:6, James 4:8, Psalm 46:10, Romans 12:2, John 10:27, 1 Kings 19:11-12, Matthew 26:39, Luke 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God's Word Judges Our Thoughts And Attitudes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore how God's Word judges our hearts and what it means for our lives.

Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. As believers, we often focus on outward actions and behaviors, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Hebrews 4:12

David - God's Sovereign Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

David, an anonymous shepherd boy living in the hills of Judea, was the person whom God would raise up to be Israel's greatest king, the author of numerous psalms, and be referred to as "a man after God's own heart".

Three thousand years ago, the LORD God chose a young man by the name of David to be the king of Israel. Out of all the sons of Jesse, God's favor came to rest on David. He was the youngest son of Jesse, a poor farmer from the tiny hamlet of Bethlehem. David, on the surface, was a nobody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

Many claim to offer truth. The ability to recognize error is easier than you might think and is essential to your Christian witness.

THE DIFFERENCE—Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Not of no consequence but powerfully delusive. A large company offers to fly Bob out to a meeting business class. During the return flight they were given gourmet brownies and cookies. Not hungry, Bob decides to save them for later, so he places them in an air ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Vision For Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 5, 2026

A Holy Spirit-inspired vision generates its own energy and energizes people’s hearts, minds, and bodies in a positive direction. Some have likened vision to a match that sets people’s hearts ablaze, moving them to action. We’ll explore how to develop such a vision for our lives.

“Developing Vision for Life” Proverbs 23:7 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtNhdMAPtWw As human beings, we all possess an incredible imagination. Here’s a fact I didn’t know. Our eyes take in four (4) million bytes of information every second, and the moment we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 6:22-23, Matthew 9:17, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 29:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025

There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Contributed by S S on Feb 21, 2009

Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

The Abraham Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008

God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Influence And Conformity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010

We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love That Runs, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Love- characteristic of God’s heart

A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Mennonite

Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 24, 2012

Do we have a heart of forgiveness or fault finding? How we answer this question reveals if our heart is fully committed to God.

A lawyer was reading the will of a rich man. All of the people who were mentioned in the will were required to attend: “To you, my loving wife Rose, who stood by me in rough times, as well as good, I leave her the house and $2 million.” “To my daughter Jessica, who looked after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Love: What Am I Seeking In Life? Does It Line Up With My Faith?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:7-10, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:5-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 34:1-3, Ephesians 5:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational