Sermons on Pure Heart:

Envy Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Proverbs 4:30 says "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones”. What's the condition of our bones?

History tells of a statue that was erected to Theogenes, a celebrated victor in the Greek public games. The erection of this statue so excited the envious hatred of one of his rivals that he went every night and strove to throw the statue over by repeated blows. Ultimately he succeeded, but alas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Too Late

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Abner’s delayed surrender and Joab’s proud revenge reveal how pride postpones peace—but David’s mercy shows the heart of true kingship.

Introduction – A Name That Holds Two Stories My name is David Abner—two names that once stood on opposite sides of a kingdom. One carried the harp and the crown. The other carried the sword and the seal of command. Two men, both strong, both loyal, both flawed, whose paths met too late for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:18-23, 2 Samuel 3:12-39, 1 Kings 2:5-6, Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Identify The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2025

We have studied JOY. Now let us consider the THIEVES OF JOY. By identifying the things that steal our joy we should learn to guard our hearts.

IDENTIFY THE THIEVES OF JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. A STEALER IS A PERSON OR THING THAT TAKES WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO THEM. Joy is personal strength and power. Joy is a foundational element to continue and endure to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 5:22-23, John 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

Apathy melts when wounded believers encounter the gentle, pursuing love of Jesus—and a church that mirrors His compassion becomes a place where hearts burn again.

I want to talk to you this morning about something that sits quietly in the corners of our churches. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t slam doors. It doesn’t usually make the headlines in church board minutes. But it drains the life out of congregations and breaks the heart of Jesus. I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-20, Isaiah 42:3, Hebrews 3:7, Luke 15:4-7, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Season Of Love And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 17, 2025

You can see Christmas lights everywhere, but sometimes there is darkness in the heart. That is why the message of Christmas is not only about gifts, carols, and celebrations—it is about love and forgiveness.

THE SEASON OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 19, 2026 This Christmas Season promotes love, joy, and peace. But for many people, this is also a season of: • Unresolved conflicts • Broken relationships • Silent treatment • Deep hurts that were never healed You can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:10-11

Giving In Honour Of The Lordship Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

When we give in honour of the Lordship of Christ, it is not a loss—it is a gain. Giving reflects our faith, our heart, and our recognition of God's sovereignty.

GIVING IN HONOUR OF THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 2:11, John 12:3, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live Healed By His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025

1 Peter 2:24 encapsulates the heart of the Gospel: Christ's sacrificial love, our liberation from sin, and the healing available through His suffering.

Go! And Live Healed by His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: Today we gather to reflect on the profound truth of 1 Peter 2:24 (NLT): “He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.” This verse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Believe The Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025

Resurrection Sunday is glorious—but what about the Monday after? What happens in the hearts of disciples once the shouts of “He is risen!” fade into the quiet reality of daily life?

Go! And Believe the Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 John 20:19–29 (NLT): 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, 1 Corinthians 15:5-7, Acts 1:3, Romans 4:25, Luke 24:13-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Pours His Spirit Into Us

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024

The story from Ezekiel is an original story about things coming to life. As this passage has been trending lately, how ought it to minister to the Christian's heart?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Can you remember a time when a picture you saw come to life? Maybe it was when you had a color television in your home for the first time. Maybe it was when you had a black and white photo restored in color, or when you saw ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

From Nothing Owed To Everything Given Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2025

God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace.

From Nothing Owed to Everything Given Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace. Let’s journey together through Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Resistant Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 30, 2024

In Ecclesiastes 7:9, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." Ecclesiastes 7:9 In this verse, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Methodist

The First Step To Keeping In Step Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2025

What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? We must let go of our natural desire to “take over” and instead submit to God’s work in our hearts

OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • When you hear a Christian talking about walking in the Spirit, have you ever wondered what they mean? • Sometimes when you examine their life, do you think they even know what that phrase means? 🤣 • Today we begin a four-week series looking at what Galatians 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10000 Bricks: Open Doors Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2026

May we be open to the Lord placing a burden on our hearts so that when the time comes, we are willing to take the risky costly hard path to serve the Lord.

10000 BRICKS: OPEN DOORS Nehemiah 2:1–8 #10000Bricks READ NEHEMIAH 2 FROM THE MSG It was the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king. At the hour for serving wine I brought it in and gave it to the king. I had never been hangdog in his presence before, so he asked me, “Why the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Rejoice In The Reign Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 30, 2025

We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day is coming when every heart, every tongue, every knee will acknowledge one King—Jesus Christ.

Go! And Rejoice in the Reign of the Lord - Zechariah 14:9 Zechariah 14:9 (NLT):"And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped." Introduction: We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:9, Deuteronomy 6:4, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 11:15, Luke 17:21, Acts 17:30-31, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal