Sermons on Open Heart:

The Seven Churches-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2025

Smyrna was another of the Seven Churches of Asia. The Lord Jesus Christ gave them a message of things to come, and rewards for those who remained faithful even in times of persecution.

The Seven Churches-Smyrna Introduction: Smyrna was the second of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3. The message to the “angel (literally, messenger; likely the senior pastor or overseer)” was brief and to the point. Troubles were there, more was coming, but the Lord promised rewards to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The New Year

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Dec 29, 2025

Contrast between faithfulness and popularity. Are we willing to sacrifice popularity for faithfulness?

FACING THE NEW YEAR Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: John 12:42-43; Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Gather At Mizpah_ A Call To Reflection

Contributed by Edghill Messiah on Jan 3, 2026

One of the key spiritual disciplines is remembering. God always calls his people to reflect and remember. As we are near the end of one year we need to exercise this spiritual discipline of reflection. My theme today is “Gather at Mizpah: A Call to Reflection ” Let us pray. Read Scripture

1. (slide 3) God Commands His People to Remember & Reflect As we approach the end of the year—2025—as other times at the end of a year we are often filled with mixed emotions. At times we are grateful for the victories and joys we’ve experienced and want to always remember them, other times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-8

Head Covering – Custom Or Ordinance?

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 5, 2026

What does head covering depict? It depicts the submission of the woman to the man even as the man must submit to the headship of Christ. Head covering is about authority. We are not dealing with a mere first century Pauline concept but with the eternal word of God.

HEAD COVERING – CUSTOM OR ORDINANCE? ( by brother Tarran Dookie) SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY Gen 6:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alpha And Omege

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA - the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. It’s also another way of saying that God is the beginning and the ending of all things—including human history. He is THE Source of all life and the fulfillment of all perfection. God is eternal.

God’s Message Today Is “Alpha and Omega” Text: Revelation 1:8; John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Mark 9:23; 1 Peter 4:12; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23 Text: Revelation 1:8, “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How They Conquered The Dragon

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2021

This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message on spiritual warfare. It points out that all Christians are supposed to be warriors for Jesus, fight with the same weapons as the early church, and wage war by the same Spirit. It will bless your people!

HOW THEY CONQUERED THE DRAGON Rev. 12:7-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A husband said to his wife, “I’m not sure ‘you can’t take it with you.’ I’m going to put a few thousand dollars in the attic and when we go up, we can pick it up on our way to heaven.” 2. Sometime later the husband died. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance Of Small Dreams.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 24, 2021

One of the first books written on aviation was, L.’ Empire de L’ Air, written by a French farmer, poet and student of flight. Louis Pierre Mouillard, considered the father of aviation,

Repentance Of Small Dreams. Mark 11:22-24TPT One of the first books written on aviation was, L.’ Empire de L’ Air, written by a French farmer, poet and student of flight. Louis Pierre Mouillard, considered the father of aviation, he spoke like a prophet crying in the wilderness, Exhorting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome When God Provides Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 8, 2021

When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God.

We Overcome When God Provides Exodus 16:1-18 Introduction When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God. This is the predicament of the children of Israel. They ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"god Is Faithful" (4th In The Series)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 14, 2021

The Faithfulness of God...can become reality as a fruit of the Spirit in our lives if we keep in step with His Spirit. Illustration. Hosea demonstrated God's faithfulness. Abraham, Joseph, David experienced Gods' faithfulness. Faithfulness is a character trait that can grow.

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “God is Faithful” 4th in the series Let me tell you a true but sad story about faithfulness. His name is not important at the moment. He fell in love with a beautiful girl. They got married. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's trials as opportunities for growth and transformation, urging faith, patience, and prayer for wisdom during these challenging times.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, a place where we can pause, reflect, and find solace in the midst of life's storms. Today, we find ourselves standing at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Adversity

Stewardship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize and utilize our God-given talents to serve Him and further His kingdom, as active participants in His divine plan.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing at the precipice of a new week, a new dawn, teeming with possibilities and potential. It is in this spirit of anticipation, of hope, that we gather here today to delve into the word of God, to seek His wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Stewardship

Don't Let Your Past Define Your Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages letting go of past mistakes and regrets, embracing God's current work in our lives, and looking forward to the future with hope.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. As we gather together today in this sacred space, we are united by a shared purpose: to seek understanding, to find comfort and to grow in our faith. We are here to wrestle with the word of God, to grapple with its truths and to let it shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Leaving The Past Behind

More Than Enough PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon explores experiencing God's abundance, magnifying Jesus in our lives, and witnessing the multiplication of blessings through His involvement, using Luke 5:1-10 as a guide.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who He is - Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the one who abundantly showers us with His love, magnifies His presence in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Topics: Abundance, Sufficiency

You Can't Shake My Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon encourages steadfast faith in God, drawing inspiration from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's unwavering commitment to God despite facing life-threatening circumstances.

Good morning, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a powerful and poignant message that draws from the well of Biblical truth found in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verses 16-18. These verses are a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Topics: Taking A Stand

Momentum Is Growing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual momentum in our faith journey, pressing on towards God's prize with consistency, courage, and strength from Christ Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to reflect, rejoice, and renew our faith in Him. Today, we are going to talk about momentum, not in the physical sense, but in the spiritual realm. We are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Momentum