Sermons on Lord Opened Her Heart:

Getting People To Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Feb 21, 2022

* Being a witness for Christ is not an easy task. It takes wisdom, practice, instruction, and perseverance.

* In Mark chapter 3, we read how four men brought their friend to Jesus for healing. [Review the story] * In studying this story, we can learn some helpful lessons about how to bring a sinner to Jesus. ** Let me teach you 6 steps it took to get a sinner to Jesus: 1) The sick man had a disease ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That’s Sincere.

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 9, 2022

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king.

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

All Lives Matter

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 3, 2021

We can learn how to treat one another by the example of how Jesus dealt with children. Jesus dealt with children in an anticultural manner.

To fully interpret and understand Jesus' words, one must understand the culture in which he lived. Children were treated differently than they are today. That does not mean that parents did not love their children as much as parents do today. Parents loved their children because they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

New Energy Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 6, 2022

Pentecost gave us New Energy to go and make disciples.

Me and Juanita were mulching around parsonage 25 bags worth of pure misery, after 15 bags Juanita said, “I have no more energy” we didn’t quite finish the front so I thought man we need to finish the job so I go get more, 10 bags more of misery. The Job is finished around the house next is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022

No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faith That’s Sincere.

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2022

Think of on how faith can be sincere.

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s food ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Screaming, Lots Of Listening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2025

We might make the fiery preacher John the Baptist into our kind of Messiah. Energize by screaming at folks.

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2025 Sometimes in our reflections we might think that if God just made a few changes in the way He engineered our salvation, things might have gone better. Isaiah predicts that the Messiah would come gently, not screaming His message, giving people who were broken and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025

Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Operating In The Supernatural

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

The supernatural is the dimension where God operates, beyond human understanding or natural laws. As believers, we are called to live and function in this dimension through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Title: OPERATING IN THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:12 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 3:6-8, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The supernatural is the dimension where God operates, beyond human understanding or natural laws. As believers, we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 3:6-8, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Of Jesus In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

he woman went to the tomb when the sun had risen (Mark 16:2) to signify an arrival of a new day and a new age. In Mark, Jesus is primarily human, though elevated to his rightful place at God’s right hand (Mark 16:19).

Mark 16 Resurrection Narrative in Mark Introduction: The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God (Mark 1:1). He divides his presentation into two parts; in the first half, Peter confesses that Jesus is Christ (Mark 8:29), and in the second half, a Roman centurion confesses that ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025

It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:35-43, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:6, Isaiah 56:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

1 John 4:13-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 26, 2025

1 John 4:13-21

1 John 4:13-21 13 By this (love) we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. Love is one of the indications that the Holy Spirit is in us, and we know that love is the greatest of all things, and that all we do as a Christian is encompassed in love and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Embracing God's Spirit Of Power, Love, And Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 2 Timothy 1:7, we discover the incredible gifts God has given us: power, love, and self-discipline. We are called to live boldly, love unconditionally, and exercise self-discipline in our faith journey. Let us embrace these gifts and walk confidently in God's Spirit.

"Embracing God's Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline" Introduction: Good day, dear congregation. Today, we delve into a powerful message found in 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT): "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains And Embracing God's Liberty Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers.

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains and Embracing God's Liberty Today, we gather to explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers. Our journey into God's Word will illuminate the essence of this freedom, its source, and how it should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal