Sermons on Pure Heart:

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 25, 2012

These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

(This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Going Through The Motions Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 22, 2023

Haggai challenges the people to get their hearts right

Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:10-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-22-23 Intro [ I dressed as a “rock star” and pretended to play “Eruption” by Eddie Van Halen.] Angel is right. I’m not a rock star. I was just “going through the motions.” Through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Life Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Christ our Life (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Philippians chapter 1 verses 3-11. Ill: Genie and ‘box of chocolates. • Wouldn’t it be great to be able wish away our problems. • To have instant solutions to the things you desire. • In this letter there are no instant solutions, there are no quick cures; • But there are some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Brethren

Tickle My Ears, But Don’t Scratch My Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2009

The Apostle foretells a day when Christians will deliberately turn their backs on sound doctrine, embracing error because it makes them comfortable and because the error is convenient.

“The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”[1] There is an old saying that is sometimes heard among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022

Jesus gives a parable to show the different heart reactions people have to the Gospel

The Parable of the Soils Mark 4:1-20 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-16-2022 Are You Listening? President Franklin Roosevelt became frustrated that no one seemed to really listen to what he said. He decided to do an experiment and at a reception, as each guest arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY

BIG IDEA: GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY (:1) INTRODUCTION: GOD IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATOR “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me” I. (:2-6) GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME = OMNISCIENCE (WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK BEFORE GOD) A. God Knows Everything I Do “Thou dost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003

There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lord Your God With Half Your Heart

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2001

An examination of five things we can learn from David’s worship that can enhance our worship.

According to Barna, half of all churchgoers admit that they have not felt connected to God or in His presence at any time in the past year, in spite of regular church attendance. Too many of us are coming to church, but not coming to worship. We’re, at best, worshiping the Lord with half of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Hard Hearts And Unbelief 3:7–4:7 Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 10, 2004

The danger of having a hard and unbelieving heart

Hard Hearts and Unbelief Ps 95: 7 For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice: 8 “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness, 9 When your fathers tested Me; They tried Me, though ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of Christ's Passion, We Experience Eternal Life

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 23, 2005

The Bible talks much more about the way to heaven rather than heaven itself, and we must commit our lives to Christ now and learn to live in eternal life.

At the Heart of Christ¡¦s Passion, We Experience Everlasting Life March 31, 2004 John 10:25-30 (New International Version) 25Jesus answered, ¡§I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father¡¦s name speak for me, 26but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Warms Your Pastor's Heart? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

5th Sermon in a Series on Ephesians.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry. C. Brincefield on 12/8/04 at Belleview COTN Title: What Warms Your Pastor’s Heart (part 1) Text: Ephesians 1:15-16 Introduction 1. Being a pastor is a wonderful thing! I love being your pastor!! Sometimes pastoring can be a challenge… Sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene