Sermons on Opening Heart:

A Tormented Heart - Demon Possession - Occult - Satanism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

A Controlling Spirit, A Constant Sabotage, A Controversial Salvation. The story of the possessed slave girl who was saved. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

A Tormented Heart Acts 16:16-24; Deut. 18:10-12 ----- Link is below... ----- Last time, the Vision, the Venture, and the Victory…Paul heard God saying, Go west, young man, and we saw the gospel come to Europe, and we looked at Lydia, the first of “our kind” to be saved…she was a “tender heart”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Drummer Boy: The Heart Of Christmas Worship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Discovering a renewed heart for worship at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas The Heart of Christmas Worship The Little Drummer Boy INTRODUCTION In the Classic TV Christmas Special, the Little Drummer Boy, Aaron, is a wandering orphan who harbors an intense hatred for people because of the hurt inflicted upon him. He has seen his mother and father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Sovereignty In Heart Transformation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2024

LET us explore the profound truth that only God can change someone's heart.

While man may try to persuade or manipulate others, only the divine touch of God can bring about true transformation. In Proverbs 21:1, we read, "The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes." Psalm 51:10 reminds us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4, Proverbs 21:1, Psalm 51:10

Let The Peace Of God Come Into Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2025

His name is called Prince of Peace. Christ comes to bring peace into a weary world.

Let the Peace of God Come Into Our Hearts Every year at this time, many of us get exhausted or we are under stress from our responsibilities. Christmas is looming around the corner. There is still so much to do. This is a stressful time for many of us. The Advent season was supposed to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Wise Men: Portrait Of A Heart Seeking God Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The Wise Men went through great lengths in their search for the newborn King.

Series: Characters at the Cradle THE WISE MEN: Portrait of a Heart Seeking God Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these wise men. The actual word translated is the word, "magi". The Magi were a special cast of priests in Persia and in Babylon. These were men of high stature and respect. I. THEY WERE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The invitation from Jesus is open to all who will recieve it.

As the family and friends of xxxx xxxxx, we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” and then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"A Wise Heart" Ecc. Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2007

Solomon continues his explanation of the value of wisdom and he tells us: that a wise heart knows how to submit to authority, it knows that wickedness holds a death grip on people, and it accepts the fact that it does not have all the answers to life only

“A Wise Heart” Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 part 9 Today our subject is wisdom from the heart and here is a funny story on the subject of wisdom: Opening – On the lighter side of life: A story… It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - We Need The Heart Of Joseph. Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

Part 1 of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season (Or anytime). We will research the heart of those surrounding the birth of Jesus to see what was in their hearts that enabled them to be in the right place, at the right time, to be among the very few wh

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016

A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Heart, Right Focus (Palm Sunday) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 10, 2017

Why did Palm Sunday happen and the right focus?

Last week we noted from Mark Chapter 7, Jesus taught the importance of having a right heart. A person’s heart will speak to the mind and the mind will bring the actions. Jesus likely had been with His 12 Disciples for about 2 years and as we will soon note that Jesus was beginning to teach about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Go! And Understand God's Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2025

Some Old Testament verses are often misunderstood, or used to mock Scripture, or paint God as outdated or cruel. But when rightly understood, these verses don’t repel us—they reveal something glorious: the holiness, justice, and mercy of our God.

Go! And Understand God's Heart Introduction: It’s always an honour to open the Word of God with you. We are continuing in our Go! And... series today with a vital and timely message: Go! And Understand God’s Heart. Now, we’re going to deal with some Old Testament verses that are often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:7, Exodus 21:7, Exodus 35:2, Matthew 5:17, Mark 7:18-19, Hebrews 4:9-10, Galatians 3:28, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 3:19, John 14:6, Philemon 1:1-25, Romans 1:26-27, Leviticus 18:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word And Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2012

The Holy Spirit acts in the human author of Scripture so that every word is inspired and true; the Holy Spirit also acts in the proclaimer and hearer so that the word can be efficatious in human life.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Word and Spirit The anointing of Saul as king of Israel was one of those pivotal moments in salvation history that set Israel on a whole new course, and not an altogether good one. We see Samuel, one of the great saints of the OT, filled with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational