Sermons on Questions Of The Heart:

A Holiday Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 15, 2011

Our 4th sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how our giving and the heart behind it determines our capacity for being part of the Action of God

Action – A Generous heart Acts is a book where one of the underlying questions is what is this new community, this new nation, on about? What kind of community is God wanting to create? Do you guys remember a few years ago, the world news was focused on modern day piracy? It was off the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Witness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2021

Paul could have gotten off immediately but he stayed. He could have defended himself but he defended the Gospel. He sought to bridge the gap with his people. He was prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, to give us hope and strength, and make us faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Reformation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005

To know the unmerited love of God leads to repentance and new life.

Reformation Sunday October 30, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us, especially for the gift of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Hearts Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

We can approach God with open hearts as we quiet ourselves and enter into His presence.

March,2007 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of the Gentiles up to the entrance of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

God’s love is a matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of A Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 7, 2011

Moms have a tough job. It is a job of sleepless nights, hard decisions and sacrifice. Often it is thankless and many times you go unrecognized. But the heart of a mom continues to love and care. God has used the special love of a mom caring for her c

The Heart of a Mom Matthew 15:21-28 The Heart of a Mom is Caring The Heart of a Mom is Discerning The Heart of a Mom is Helpful The Heart of a Mom is Persistent The Heart of a Mom is Full of Faith Slide Happy Mothers’ Day! I want to thank and honor all the moms who have persevered and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

Heart problems abound in our culture. In a society so fast-paced as ours, heart problems are inevitable. But there is another kind of heart problem which is even bigger. You may call it blindness of the heart.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 4 Eyes of the Heart Ephesians 1:15-19 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Change Of Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2003

The frustration and lack of understanding of God’s actions in the previous prayers of Habakkuk are turned to a humble prayer of adoration and a request to remember mercy as God judges.

A Change Of Heart Habakkuk 3:1-2 There is a storm on the horizon. The black, billowing clouds have formed and are raging in anticipation of wreaking havoc on its victims. The thunderous noise sends chills down your spine. There is no hiding, no turning back the impending onslaught of coming ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wild At Heart Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

So hey, good morning and welcome to this place that we call DCC. It is so good to have you with us this morning, especially if you are here for the very first time. If that is you we really think that it is important that you know that you have walked into a place today that happens to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

A Broken Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 29, 2003

Jeremiah the Prophet is a man with a big heart

A BROKEN HEART JEREMIAH 8:18-9:1 SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that students would take their studies seriously, the code of discipline was lax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Prints

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 "Heart Prints" Revelation 21: 1:1* ¶ Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2* And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

A simple message to help us understand the incredible depth of the love of God in the birth of Jesus and his purpose in sending him so we might have a real and personal relationship with him (rather than knowing about him).

As I was praying and preparing for this message, I knew what God had placed on my heart to share, but I couldn’t come up with any clever, cute, funny stories like I’ve had in the past. Tonight, I’m just going to shoot straight with you if I may. It’s like on those rare occasions when I do drink ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist