Sermons on Pure Heart:

Pharisee And Publican Series

Contributed by Charles King on Mar 7, 2006

Prable of Pharisee and Publican addresses the problem of a prideful heart

Parable of Pharisee and Publican Sermon Outline Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Purpose: God desires a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart. (Ps 51:17) Introduction: The parable was told in response to a prideful attitude of the Pharisees (Luke 18:9) It is difficult for a prideful person to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Back Home

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Attitudes and actions that lead to a renewal in the hearts of straying believers.

THE WAY BACK HOME Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”—Malachi 3:18 In George Barna’s new volume, “Moral and Spiritual Anarchy”, he flatly states ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is The Gospel For The Devout? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008

The Easter message cuts to the heart of those who are devout.

Introduction “Luis Palau tells of a woman in Peru whose life was radically transformed by the Gospel. Rosario was a terrorist, a brute of a woman, an expert in martial arts who had killed 12 policemen. When Palau conducted a crusade in Lima, she learned of it, and incensed by the message of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reach Out And Touch Someone

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A familiar parable that goes deeply into the heart of Christian service.

Reach Out and Touch Someone Luke 10:25-37 A lawyer once came to Jesus, in order to put the master to the test. Now, he asked some tough questions—good questions, that many of his own people were struggling with: what do I do to inherit eternal life? was the first question on his mind. We can only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Starts Fires

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010

open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting God's Name Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 29, 2012

Through his name God reveals his heart.

Do you have a name that people often mispronounce? Habben, rhymes with “robin” but those reading it for the first time often pronounce it like “happen” or “hay bin.” I realize that not everyone knows how to pronounce a German name but I still feel a prick of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel's Open Invitation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 29, 2012

In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied.

THE GOSPEL’S OPEN INVITATION Rev. 22:16-17 Big Idea: In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied. Rev. 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

The flesh and the spirit are at war in this passage, and in our own hearts.

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56 Intro: Everyone thinks they know what a real man is. 1. pro athlete, Rambo, fireman. 2. always tough, strong, can really shoot any one of his variety of weapons, protect the fam! 3. Father’s Day is tough, because we are not quite as secure in our role as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"From Suffering To Surrender"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010

God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

“From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Serves Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010

At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

I Want That Mountain

Contributed by Ronald C. Abayon on Feb 25, 2010

It's all about whole-hearted service for God

Introduction: -We always heard or maybe not but seldom or only today that "WE ARE SAVED TE SERVE GOD AND NOT TO PRESERVE" -but in serving or following him,God expect our whole-hearted service for him. -being Whole means in original language is to "SATISFY"-to give enough to. -in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cocooned

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Christians must reach out not only with their hands but with their hearts.

COCOONED Scripture Reading: Luke 19: 1- 9 Closing Hymn # 573 1’11 go where you want me to go INTRODUCTION Have you noticed, there are fewer butterflies than before? I remember the time when everywhere you look you could see butterflies: butterflies of various shades and colours: yellow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

A Priest Among The People

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

Setting Your Heart on Being a Priest and Intercessor in This World

A Holy Designation Setting Your Heart on Being a Priest and Intercessor in This World Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 25, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:9-10 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him [10] and was designated by God to be high priest in the order ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You For Real?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Motions are meaningless. True worship comes from the heart.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? Matt 27:27-36 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man's Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 13, 2012

God is looking for a man after his own heart.

We just returned from the Turner Family Vacation in Blur Ridge, Ga. Tragically our first day there my daughter slipped and broke both her leg and ankle. The second day was spent in the hospital while she had surgery. The third day was a waiting period for her release complete with a walking boot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Foursquare