Sermons on Purify Your Heart:

Shave Your Head For Jesus And Be Free!

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

We are not only free FROM but also free FOR.

5th of June 2011 Text: Acts 21:17-24.26. Shave your head for Jesus and be free! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Today I want to speak about the freedom of a Christian. Or as I was preparing this teaching and thinking of the theme I thought I also could name it: “Shave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022

We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007

Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Purification

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

God is searching for people with a pure heart

Heart Purification Matthew 5:8 February 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have ever seen the show Dirty Jobs? The show is hosted by Mike Rowe and each week he goes and tackles another dirty job. The premise of the show is that Mike Rowe goes and works for one day at a specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of The Sacrifices

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2014

The Levitical sacrifices reveals the demands of God, and hence the character of God. At the heart of the sacrifices, we can learn 3 truths: God is approachable, sin is removable, and life is redeemable.

The Book of Leviticus is a book that many of us would not like to read, but it is the first book that a Jewish child has to study. • Reading through it helps us understanding of WHO God is and how man can approach Him. • The sacrifices and rituals reveals the demands of God, and hence ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerful Truth Or Don’t Let Your Heart Be Hardened

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 16, 2018

Our response to the Truth of Jesus determines how we will receive His blessings, and how well we will extend God's love to this generation.

POWERFUL TRUTH Or Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened There’s only one point today: If you want to know the power of God’s Truth, You have to soften your heart. How do People respond to the truth? John 12 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-40

Denomination: *other

Touched

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023

There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Apostolic

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #3 This sermon talks about what holiness looks like. Taken from "Whatever Became of Holiness" by Steve Deneff

The Heart of the Matter Leviticus 11:43-45 Do not defile yourselves by any of these creatures. Do not make yourselves unclean by means of them or be made unclean by them. I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:43-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Half Hearted And Hating It Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 29, 2014

Many times we're not overcoming the weaknesses in our lives and inhabiting the land God has given us because of the same excuses Israel made for not overcoming the land God gave them. Learn how to inhabit your inheritance!

Turn to bibles…Judges 1-2:5 Started a new series in the book of Judges. The Book of Judges begins with a series of victories and defeats that took place “After the death of Joshua”. The boundary lines for the twelve tribes had been determined years before (Josh. 13–22), ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beat Of Our Heart

Contributed by Je Layugan on Aug 3, 2023

Our heart matters to God. And our heart will either lead us towards God, or away from God. When you listen to your heart now, and every heartbeat is translated into words, what words would you hear?

A heart beats about 115,000 times each day. A heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. A woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s heart. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. A heart is a symbol of love, life, or anything that is at the center of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Jeremiah 17:9, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing Heart Wounds - Rejection Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 30, 2018

This first of three messages deals with the pain of rejection. Jesus can heal your broken heart.

Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. I. HELP… I FEEL SO REJECTED! A. Rejection is very real and many times the effects of it can be felt for a life time. 1. REJECTION HURTS - BAD!!!!! B. You are not alone. Jacob & Rachel’s story (Genesis 29) 1. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:18-20, Genesis 29:23-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Root Of Your Problem Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014

When we follow worldly wisdom, the evidence will be demonstrate in the quarrels and fights that occur in our churches and in our other relationships. The problem is solved when we humble ourselves before God and before others.

“A new movie, “Fight Church,” raises the unusual question: “Can you love your neighbor while kneeing him in the face?” (Source: ABC news, abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/church-fight-club-pits-pastor-pastor-23188184 The documentary, by directors Daniel Junge and Bryan ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

(Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Heart Vs. Hardness Of Heart And The Transformation Of The Heart

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the transformation of the heart, examining the contrast between a spiritual heart and a hardened heart.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of guarding our hearts, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). However, the Bible also teaches us that our hearts can become hardened, leading to spiritual blindness and separation from God. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-8, Exodus 4:21

The Heart Of Religion

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021

Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Ezekiel 11:19-20, John 7:38-39, Proverbs 4:23, Ezekiel 36:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed