Sermons on Pure Heart:

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 12, 2023

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

Loving Your Neighbor (Luke 10: 30-37) 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

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

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

The River Of Living Water

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2022

The River of Living Water flows from within only if we allow the Presence of Christ to dwell within our hearts and let his love from through us.

The River of Living Water • What is the River of Living Water? • Where does it begin and where is it going? • What does it do and what is its purpose? • How can I be a part of it? There are numerous passages of scripture where the Living Water is spoken about and in every instance it is something ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-11, Ezekiel 47:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances worth noting because it reveals how God resides in the lowliest of hearts.

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born… She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in the manger…” (Luke 2:6-7) The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crying Out To God Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

All these psalms begin as prayers. They are not psalms of praise but psalms of pleading for help. David often found himself in difficult situations and these psalms record his heart cries to God.

All these psalms begin as prayers. They are not psalms of praise but psalms of pleading for help. David often found himself in difficult situations and these psalms record his heart cries to God. • In life a baby in infancy cries out to Mum or Dad for every little need, as it grows, it becomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jesus is waiting at the door. The door is symbolic of your heart. Are you going to let him come in? The choice is yours because God gave us free will.

The Letter to Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Laodicea is the most negative of the seven letters. Jesus tells us that He doesn’t like lukewarm followers. This means those passionate for God when they want to be and cold toward God when they don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Emotional Healing, Faith And Trust

The Living Word Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 25, 2024

Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, and His teachings reveal the true heart of God. The Bible is the written word of God that points us to the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.

You know how we all love superhero movies, right? The action, the drama, the special effects - it's all so cool. But what if I told you that there's a real-life superhero who's even more amazing than any character in a Marvel or DC movie? His name is Jesus. His name is Jesus. In the Bible, there's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Biblical Miracles, Jesus' Life, Divine Revelations, Spiritual Transformation

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6

Advent And Hope In The Coming King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 29, 2023

As we gather on this First Sunday of Advent, our hearts are tuned to the theme of hope. Today, let's explore the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

"Advent and Hope in the Coming King" As we gather on this First Sunday of Advent, our hearts are tuned to the theme of hope. Today, let's explore the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. My sermon is titled "Advent and Hope in the Coming King." What is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 15:13, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21  (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

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