Sermons on Loving Hearts:

Hard-Hearted And Dog-Tired

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. The section of Hebrews which served as last week's text passage concluded with a declaration of the great faithfulness expressed in the lives of both Moses and Jesus Christ. HEBREWS 3:1-6 [ NIV ] Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on ...read more

Going Away Empty-Hearted

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon examines the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of 3 different people - John, Peter and Mary.

April 15, 2001 – Easter John 20:1-18 “Going away empty-hearted” INTRODUCTION Let me start out with a scenario for you this morning. Every day, a gentleman went to work. Every day, he would ride the elevator all the way to the bottom floor of the high rise apartment building that he lived ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2010

How can I have a heart like David’s rather than like Saul’s? Let’s learn what the Holy Spirit does as he works in our hearts through Baptism and God’s promises. A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us to the core

Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God Knows Your Heart A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us at the core Season: Epiphany 1 Date: January 10, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Knows-Your-Heart-1Samuel16_1-13.html Grace and peace to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

As A Man Thinketh In His Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2020

Romans tells me the way to know God's Will for my life is to be "transformed by the renewal of your mind." What does that mean, and how can we accomplish it?

Have you ever received a “sweepstakes” offer in the mail? For years magazine companies like Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Publishers Clearing House have sent out mailings offering a sweepstakes where a lucky winner could win substantial prizes if they’d just send in the paperwork. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007

Christian Leadership with Servant Leadership

The Tender Heart of a Tough Leader Nehemiah 1:1-11 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Intro: How do we respond to bad news? The phone call late at night? The conference with your child’s teacher? The meeting with the Lawyer The report from the Medical lab? None of us are immune to bad news; the secret is in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Spoken Word

Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 19, 2013

The power of God backs us up when we dare to speak His Word with faith, love, authority, and full expectation.

Jesus said in John 6:63, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life”. Genesis 1:26 says, “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 6:63, Genesis 1:26, Proverbs 4:20-24, Matthew 12:34-37, Mark 11:22-26, John 15:7, James 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart That Devises Wicked Imaginations

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

The intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The human heart is basically wicked, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

A HEART THAT DEVISES WICKED IMAGINATIONS “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5) Men judge our thoughts by our works and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:18, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Search My Heart.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 5, 2003

It is possible to walk before the Lord with a true heart after Him!

Lord Search My Heart. Pastor Jim Parisi March 2, 2003 It is possible to walk before the Lord with a perfect heart! God said to Abraham, (Genesis 17:1). When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009

In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing A Heart For God (David)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The story of David and Goliath demonstrates the development of David’s heart for God.

Developing a Heart For God 1 Samuel 17 (David Vs. Goliath) There are a lot of people these days who are full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of physical violence, fearful about relationships, fearful about finances, fearful about the future. Psychologists tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017

How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5, Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes, Open Hearts

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 2, 2021

The gospel is veiled to sinners, the eye of our heart is closed, yet God has devised a free and accessible solution in Christ Jesus. By him, God shines his Word into the darkness of our hearts, so that we may see him truly, and walk in the light of life.

Some of you may have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation, one usually done in less than fifteen minutes, doctors remove the clouded lens of the eye and they replace it with a clear, artificial lens. Most people go home the same day with vision that is dramatically ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Your Heart Right

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 5, 2010

The real problem that we face in this world today is a problem in the hearts of the people of God.

If I told you there are many problems in this world, I wouldn't be telling you anything that you don't already know. You can categorize the problems anyway you wish, but when it comes right down to the lowest common denominator, and if we are willing to accept the Bible, it is a problem of God's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist