Sermons on Pierced Hearts:

A Faith-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2023

In today's message we’ll be looking at a faith-filled heart. Augustine said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” In keeping with this description, we’ll be looking at these 3 main qualities of a believing, patient, and child-like heart.

A Christian’s Heart “A Faith-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj1OVSfxnVw Today, in our series on the qualities of a Christian’s heart, we’re going to looking at a faith-filled heart, or a heart that is filled with faith. However, if a faith-filled heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-12, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:3, Psalm 40:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020

King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining A Heart Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2021

Life is short! We must invest our time in that which is of eternal value. All that glitters is not gold. The vanities of this world are of much less value than "gaining a heart of wisdom" (Ps. 90:12). This message leads into Jesus's parable about finding a treasure in Matthew 13:44.

What do you value most in life? The question is not what you should value most. The question is what do you value most in life? The answer to that question is not found in what we say we value. The answer is found in how we invest our lives—how we invest the precious minutes, hours, and days of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12, James 4:14, Luke 12:22-31, Matthew 6:19-33, Luke 10:20, Matthew 13:1-11, 2 Corinthians 2:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Proverbs 4:1-9, Psalm 19:1, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 13:44-46, 1 John 4:8-16, Psalm 90:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Law In Our Hearts Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued?

Let's begin a study on the spirit of the law. A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued? The argument between ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 5, 2025

God, through His servant Solomon tells us in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.." Why is this important advice? How can we successfully do it?

Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Refresh My Heart

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon shows how Paul’s opening words to Philemon (vv. 1–7) model grace-filled leadership, reminding us that our reputation in Christ matters, forgiveness is the mark of maturity, and we are called to refresh others’ hearts with the same love we’ve received.

Sometimes the most powerful messages come in the smallest packages. That’s true in life, and it’s certainly true in the Bible. Philemon is the shortest letter Paul wrote, just 25 verses. You could read it in under two minutes. But in those 25 verses, Paul lays out a powerful, personal, and deeply ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Opening The Eyes Of The Heart

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025

This sermon explains Paul's prayer for believers to be spiritually enlightened, so that we may deeply know the certainty of our future hope in Christ and the immeasurable value we have to God as His treasured inheritance.

Introduction Many of us here in Manila are very familiar with the experience of a brownout. You can be in a room you know well, filled with valuable and useful things, but when the power goes out and the room is plunged into darkness, everything changes. You can't see the path forward, so you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

God examines the heart, not outward appearances, when evaluating our devotion, obedience, and faith.

GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 5, 2025

This is the 43rd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#43] THE HEART OF TRUE WORSHIP Luke 11:37-54 Introduction: This morning, we are going look at what true worship really is. In our text, Jesus talks to the religious leaders of His time. He shows us that worship is not just about doing religious things or looking good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Loving Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 19, 2024

A loving heart is said to describe a person who feels or shows love to others.

Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright once remarked: “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Philippians 2:1-11, Jude 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Having A Contrite Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 23, 2025

The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector show us the importance of having a contrite heart that is aware of one's own sinfulness and lives in appreciation of God's mercy.

ONE OF THE CHURCH’S ANCIENT LITURGIES IS WHEN THE PRIEST STARTED MASS WITH THE PRAYER “LORD, YOU WERE SENT TO HEAL THE CONTRITE OF HEART.” THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE WAS TO SAY, “LORD, HAVE MERCY.” WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART AND TO SEEK GOD’S MERCY? TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART MEANS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Ezekiel 21:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On A Grateful Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 5, 2025

Gratitude is considered an effective antidote to complacency.

Germany Kent, a female American journalist and author once remarked: “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” James 4:10 reminds us: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 3:16, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20

Cultivating A Generous Heart

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2025

A sermon in a stewardship series.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Cultivating a Generous Heart “God loves a cheerful giver,” writes Paul to the Church in Corinth. What a concept… …that giving will make us happy, put us in a good mood, and is connected to cheerfulness. But it’s the truth. Anyone who’s ever dug down deep enough to give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Purifying Our Hearts

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

God calls us to complete heart transformation, not surface improvements. Through confession, refining trials, and single-minded devotion, we discover the path to genuine purity and intimate fellowship with Him.

Purifying Our Hearts Psalm 51:10 The foundation for heart purity begins with David's urgent prayer in Psalm 51:10. After his devastating sins with Bathsheba, David recognized something profound: his heart needed complete reconstruction, not minor repairs. When he asks God to "create" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, 1 John 1:9, Malachi 3:2-3, Matthew 5:8, Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 10:22, Romans 8:29, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 7:13-14, John 15:3, 1 John 1:7, Psalm 27:4, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 22:4, Ezekiel 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Unrepentant Hearts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways.

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways. This article explores the phenomenon of individuals who refuse to relinquish their evil habits, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:22