Sermons on Open Your Heart:

See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

An ascension sermon to help us see through faith that Jesus rules and reigns over all things for the good of the Church.

SEE THE ASCENDED JESUS WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART 1. He Rules Over All Things 2. He Rules for the Church Years ago in a small town a man received a permit to open a tavern in that town. The members of the local church were strongly opposed to the bar, and so they began praying, asking God to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Wants To Heal Your Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2019

The story of Lazarus shows us how: 1. Jesus comes and calls us closer to Him (vs. 27-32). 2. Jesus hurts when we hurt (vs. 32-38). 3. Jesus delivers us from doubt (vs. 37-43). 4. Jesus defeats our death (43-44).

Jesus Wants to Heal Your Broken Heart The Gospel of John John 11:27-45 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 to continue our study of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this miraculous Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 11:27-45

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things That Are Not In Place

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2009

Satans hard heart caused him to fall

SOME THINGS THAT ARE NOT IN PLACE Text: John 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. ( 1) Satan is out of place his greed caused him to go after God. His selfish heart cause him to seek Gods throne. He wanted power so he could be a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Heart Of The Problem / Or/ Honest To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Being Honest to God no matter how hard the questions, Opens the door for God’s gracious response.

Passage: Genesis (14:17-24) 15:1-6 When Abram returned from defeating those many kings in war, and after he had met with Melchizedek, and after he had refused to accept the reward money from the king of Sodom, God came to Abram to make him a promise. This aging man had just risked his life to save ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given.

The truth is that nowadays we can’t watch television or listen to the radio without hearing mention of distant wars and disasters. We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given. As I said, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Give You The Desires Of Your Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 7, 2020

Bartimaeus was filled with the spirit of Jacob. The more resistance he met, the more strenuously he wrestled to obtain the blessing (Ge 32:24-26). He received the desire of his heart! So can you!

God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart Mark 10:46-52 Introduction: Ps 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Revival and spiritual growth are God’s desires for each one of his children. Today revival seems to be elusive to many but know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 37:4, Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship...a Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

Stewardship is all about the condition of your heart.

Today we will be starting a new series on the topic of stewardship. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14-15 (NLT) Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gladly Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Continuing series in Romans focusing on verse 11 and being slaves of the Lord

“Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as well as their souls to God’s transformation. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Opens And Closes Doors

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do?

Intro: How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do? I think that there are times in our lives that doors seem to open ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-15

Denomination: *other