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The People Of The Covenant Lord: The Church Is The People, Not The Steeple Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

This sermon as part of the series on the covenant relationship of God and His people, explains the form and function of the church as the people, not the steeple.

INTRODUCTION: C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, writing, of course, as an elder devil to a younger devil, "One of our great allies at present is the Church itself. Do not misunderstand me. I do not mean the Church as we see her spread out through all time and space and rooted in eternity, terrible as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, Filth And The Human Heart

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The marginal people storm into the church, insisting that the church should live up to the pattern offered by Jesus. They rock the boat, and in so doing they force the church to remember its reason for being.

There is a story of a group of the very pious who are waiting in heaven for judgment. As they are waiting and complaining about the wait, they begin to see some of the “sinners” they knew on earth coming into the waiting room: a corrupt politician, an itinerant woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Purity In Heart

Contributed by Israel Roy Abao on Oct 18, 2003

blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.

We can see signs that say, “cleanliness is next to Godliness" in schools, sidewalks, and streets. It’s common here in the Philippines. Basically we all like a clean environment. It makes us comfortable and it gives us a clear mind to think. Study shows that students who are exposed to clean and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Heart Food"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003

You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to eat to be healthy and to live a good and long life. We are as well told and warned of what to keep away from to be and stay healthy. Feeding ourselves everyday

"Heartfood" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Prov. 4:23 - "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life" You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christ In The Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 31, 2003

Christ wants to be the center of our lives, our personalities, our mind, our will. (#3 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith...” We have come to a phrase of great significance that we cannot skip over lightly, thinking it has only a surface application and only joins one phrase or one thought to the next. If the reader is not careful, there is the danger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Orthodox

An Unadulterated Heart

Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001

Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Song Of The Heart

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 4, 2001

Compare the Song of Songs and the Song of the Redeemed.

Song of the Heart Song of Solomon 1:1 I. Introduction The term song of songs is to be understood in the same manner the term Lord of lords or King of kings is use. The Lord of lords is the greatest lord. The King of kings is the greatest king. And the song of songs is the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A message on overcoming adversities we face.

The Heart Of A Hero 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1. Benaiah was vigilant because of the company he enjoyed. A. He was one of 30,000 men who faithfully served King David. (2 Sam 6:1) B. He was one of 30 mighty men who led the armies of Israel. (1 Chr 11:15) C. He was one of 3 of David’s mightiest men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2003

If our heart and obedient actions do not glorify God, or corporate worship is meaningless.

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: *other

Untroubled Hearts

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 5, 2003

Funeral sermon for 73 year old believer who passed after a long illness.

UNTROUBLED HEARTS John 14:1-7 I. Believe in God the Father A. Believe that God is God – Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." B. Believe that God sees your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Healthy Heart

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Mar 6, 2004

As the physical heart is to our bodies so is our spiritual heart to our leadership ability

THE HEALTHY HEART (An Outline Study) “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Oliver Wendell Holmes 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR HEART “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues.” Pro. 4:23 1. A healthy heart is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted In The Heart Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2004

This is the final message in the series and deals with the root of good speech -- our heart!

“Rooted in the Heart” Matthew 12:33-37 INTRODUCTION: We have spent several weeks looking at what the Scripture has to say concerning our speech and what we must avoid if we want to keep it on the cutting edge. Recently we have seen: 1. How explosive our tongue is. 2. The problems associated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

series on the Beatitudes

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART Matthew 5:8 The word ¡§heart¡¨ appears some 830x in the Bible. The plural form of the word appears 113. The Hebrew word refers to the center or middle of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist