Sermons on Peoples Hearts:

Cooperation For The Sake Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bart Leger on May 5, 2005

Cooperation is necessary for the protection of unity in the church.

Paul was a great statesman for the faith. When we think of Paul we normally think of a man of unwavering faith, firm resolve, and unshakeable courage. One virtue which may not come to mind as quickly is Paul’s humility, gentleness and willingness to abase himself for the sake of the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Losing Sight Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005

This message uses a large wooden cross as a prop. As I discuss each item, I place it on the cross. By the time I am done the sermon, the cross is completely hidden from all the garbage hanging from it.

Losing Sight of The Cross REV. 2:2 5a I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Celebrate Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 25, 2008

There is reversal of the edict to annihilate the Jews. Now they have the opportunity to complete what Saul left lacking.

Let the celebration begin Saying Yes to God part 9 Esther 9:1-10:3 WE all have a reason to celebrate. The Feast of Purim, usually in March, is a festive feast of the Jews, they celebrate it with great passion. As Christians we have been adopted into history of the OT and have our own reasons to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Daddy

Contributed by Segun Omole on Nov 7, 2008

Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life.

Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life. They need someone to look up to while growing up, a symbol of authority and protection. Someone to correct him when he is wrong and someone to acknowledge him when he is right. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Are You Inviting To Thanksgiving Dinner?

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 23, 2008

This message speaks to us becoming givers, rather than just takers...

This week is a big week for many families. You’ve been making plans. You’ve invited family over - or maybe you are traveling to see them. The kids will be out of school. Chances are, most of us will do pretty much the same thing. We’ll gather, cook, eat, and rest - with some football thrown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Another Testimony

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2008

If you are to have a fresh testimony you will become a person of prayer and humility.

Another Testimony Text: I Corinthians 1:18-25 We don’t need to hear about another miracle, nor do we need to hear someone else’s testimony. We need our own testimony; we need our own miracle! There has to be two things present before we become His candidate: 1. Hunger. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 12, 2008

Who will give the world’s most expensive Christmas gift this year? What will it be, and how much will it cost? Will it be given by a king or prince or billionaire? No one knows, of course, but we do know about the world’s most costly gift — a gift with

THE GREATEST GIFT II Corinthians 9:15 The Christmas season seems increasingly swallowed up by shopping for gifts. Everyone is looking for the perfect gift. People are shopping for the best gift but the one that cost the least; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Turkey

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

During this season of being thankful as Christians it goes beyond a table filled with food and turkey, making thanksgiving a part of our daily life.

The word thankful means to be glad or relieved about something, and to have a feeling or expressing of gratitude. How’s your thanksgiving this morning? How’s your joy? Is life weighing you down with worry? Doubt? Relationships in your life causing problems in your daily walk? You’re not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Virtues of a leader

Godly Leadership Proverbs 31:1-9 It has been said that “there is no poor man if he has had a godly mother” or “after every great man stands a godly woman.” In Proverbs 31:1-9 we find the counsel of a godly mother given to his son, the king. The advice given to him was as much needed in the society ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Myths: There's More Joy In More Money Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 11, 2009

This message looks at the fact that the real secret to joy comes from being content and in Christ.

Last week, we looked at the money myth of debt - anyone look at heir credit cards a little differently this last week? Anyone choose to use more cash? Or pay off a credit card or develop a budget? Dana and I actually did some of that this past week... Well, this week, we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Diversity In One Body In Christ

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 17, 2009

One body many members one head

Unity and Diversity in one body in Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body; being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by the Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether slaves or free, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessings In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 24, 2009

There is a Blessing for Believers in the middle of every storm life brings!

There is a blessing in the midst of every storm that comes into the believers life! I am not sure what type of storm is raging in your private life today, but I am sure that if you are a believer, there is a blessing in the midst of your storm! Storms come to cause fear, shake your foundation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008

A call to wake up, get up, show up, and help.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Beliving And Healing

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

We must believe in the power of God to be healed and it through this we can be healed.

Believing and Healing 1st Corinthians 12 4 -11 A few years ago I was diagnosed with the breathing disease; Pulmonary Fibrosis. I had been treated by my general practitioners for severe breathing difficulties noticeable especially during my morning worship services. About half way through I began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: *other