Sermons on Questions Of The Heart:

The Overflow Of The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message discussing how our mouth reflects what’s in our heart.

The Overflow of the Heart Matthew 12:33-37 May 7, 2006 Introduction Let me tell you a story about something that happened a number of years ago while I worked at Pizza Hut in Brookings: One night we were very busy at the restaurant, and our supply truck came late, right in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Clean Heart Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2009

If we want to find life and joy in our relationship with Christ, we must focus on Scripture not tradition, and focus on a clean heart not clean hands.

Clean Hearts (Mark 7:1-23) Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but was unable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Heart Of A Shepherd

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

David reflected God’s own heart as He faithfully tended his sheep, as well as when he later was the shepherd king over Judah and Israel. We need a shepherd’s heart to help us care for the people God brings into our lives.

THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD INTRO: Have you ever thought about what David’s life must have been like as a shepherd? He did not show up for work at 9 am. and go home at 5. He actually lived out in the fields or hills with the sheep. My understanding is that they did not do this year round ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Honest Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greatful Heart

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

It’s a good thing to give thanks because God commands us to give thanks.

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High” (Ps. 92:1). Do you want the blessings of God? I know I do! First of all, what ways God has blessed you, and then secondly, how you can in turn bless others. This week, let us meditate on the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

As Jesus continues to preach these different beatitudes, he spells out the different virtues of what makes a disciple close to God’s intention for mankind and how we can be blessed by God.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION A CLEAN GETAWAY In May of 2019, Nate Roman, 44, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, arrived home and noticed immediately that something wasn’t right. After looking around his house, he called the police. What was wrong? The place was too clean. “You could smell the cleaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:18, Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 34:29-35, Matthew 12:33-37, Matthew 15:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Complications

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Nov 30, 2023

How a Christian heart should look.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Luke Chapter 16. A little girl from Alabama went to church for the first time ever when she was visiting her grandparents in Michigan. When the pastor announced it was time for the Lord’s Supper, she was excited–and hungry. The congregation filed up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-15

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Deacon’s Ordination Service

The Heart of A Servant Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Dea. Willis Fulks, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 “…but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

Why do we give? What does Scripture teach about giving? We serve a giving Father and a giving Son. If we are being transformed into His image, we will be giving as well.

Why do we give? Sometimes we are compelled to give to something we believe in. Sometimes we give because we feel sorry for someone in a less fortunate situation. Sometimes we give because we feel guilty. Sometimes we give because we have some left over. Sometime we just don’t give. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Invitation Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

Having a compassion and love for people - enough to invite them to meet Jesus

Introduction: Why Do We Invite? Imagine you discovered the cure for a serious disease. This could save lives!! Would you keep it to yourself, or would you share it with others? The gospel is the greatest cure in the world — It is the cure for sin. it brings forgiveness, hope, and eternal life — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning February 22, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#9] HARD HEARTED? Exodus 7-10 Introduction: Proverbs 29:1 (MSG) “For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There’ll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Desires Of The Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007

Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Journey Of The Heart Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 31, 2006

A message to encourage passionate pursuit of God in people’s lives.

Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart” June 4, 2006 Introduction: Today we are going to begin a series looking at what we are about as a church. We are going to look at what scripture has to say about our lives and how we are to live them to make them count. Everyone wants to have a life that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist