Sermons on Reproach Has Broken My Heart:

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2018

This is part 5 in our series Guardrail adopted from Andy Stanley's series. The message is written from a Palm Sunday viewpoint and deals with why the Pharisees had hard hearts toward Jesus. We all need to protect our hearts.

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-27 Luke 19:28-40 How many of you have ever had a crush on somebody and thought they were the greatest, but when you finally got to know the person, you didn’t think they were all that after all. As a matter of fact, you were surprised that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

-A Faith That Has Not Been Tested Is A Faith That Can`t Be Trusted

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 28, 2025

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT LIFE IS LIKE AN ONION BECAUSE THE MORE YOU PEEL IT THE MORE IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY

James 1:3-4 (MSG) 3 You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. 4 So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. James 1:12 (GW) 12 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Parables About Seeds” The Seed Is The Word Of God… We Just Sow

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 12, 2024

The message is about our walk, our responsibility as followers of Jesus to tell His story. Jesus said the seed is the Word of God (Luke 8:11). It’s the only thing that has the power to change the human heart. quotes from "Who Broke My Church" Hunter

In Jesus Holy Name June 16, 2024 Text: Mark 4:26,30 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “The Parables About Seeds” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The message today is not about how to have peace with God not how to obtain heaven. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-30, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

The Information Age & The Christian Worldview: Is God Just A Delusion? Or Is God Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

What does it mean to believe? What does it mean to follow Christ? How is this applied? What is the process involved? How does faith stack up against the modern views on life? Is God just a delusion? Or is He real?

What does it mean to believe? What does it mean to follow Christ? How is this applied? What is the process involved? How does faith stack up against the modern views on life? Is God just a delusion? Or is He real? The late Charles Colson put it well: “It is not what we do that matters, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Favoritism In High Places Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2021

God is at least fair with everyone, but has the prerogative to be especially gracious with those He has chosen.

Favoritism in High Places? (Romans 9:14-21) 1.Penicillin was invented by Alexander Fleming in 1928. What Happened: Halfway through an experiment with bacteria, Alexander Fleming up and went on vacation. Slob that he was, he left a dirty petri dish in the lab sink. Big Discovery: When he got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21, Exodus 19:16, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because Of You, Jesus Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

Isaiah 61:1-4 shows us the wonder of the Anointing of the Lord. Because of You, Jesus the good news is preached, the broken hearted are restored, captives are set free and the favor of the Lord is a present reality today!

Because of You, Jesus! Because of You #1 (August 21, 2016) Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joining God’s Heart For Racial Justice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022 Note: The following notes are more extensive that time allowed to be fully stated. However, they do provide the full set of points and additional footnotes that were made which I hope ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David : A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 28, 2004

This sermon examines the qualities of David which made him a man after God’s own heart namely 1.COMMITMENT 2.CALL 3.COURAGE 4.CHASE 5.CONSCIENCE 6.CORONATION 7.CONTRITION

DAVID : A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART ************************************** OUTLINE 1.COMMITMENT 2.CALL 3.COURAGE 4.CHASE 5.CONSCIENCE 6.CORONATION 7.CONTRITION THE MESSAGE DAVID : A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART ************************************** " ....After removing Saul, he made David ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 34:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Poker: Winning And Losing With The 7 Of Hearts

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 21, 2005

We are going to look at our lives through a playing card, specifically the 7 of hearts. Scripture tells us there are 7 attitudes that we must deal with in order to be in right relationship with God.

“Spiritual Poker: Winning and Losing with the 7 of Hearts” 04/24/05 Intro: Our world is going crazy over poker. It seems you can’t turn on the TV without the World Series of Poker being on. I am not a big fan of the trend, and a lot of good discussions could take place about the health of this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Transformed By Truth Psalm 27:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

Psalm 27:4 highlights a deep longing for God's presence, and it can transform our lives when we understand and apply its truths.

A Heart Transformed by Truth Psalm 27:4 Introduction: Good morning, church family! Today, we will explore the profound truth found in Psalm 27:4 (NLT): "The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

“can You See What Satan Sees?” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I used a sermon by Pastor Rich Dunbar, which has been a blessing as well as a great help in sermon preparation, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Can You See What Satan Sees?” Acts 13:4-12 I love to ride down the road and see how many animals I can spot. Most seem to be hidden from view but when you have what some call “Woods eyes” you can spot the turkeys, the deer and other critters. We’ve been talking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Without One Plea Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 13, 2008

Like Paul, we cannot plead that we are either too broken or too privileged to engage in service. Brokenness is what God can use for the Kingdom.

No excuses. No excuses. We are accountable for what we do. We are accountable to God. And what God has called us to do, we can do. No excuses. If God has chosen us, then He has expectations. There are Kingdom tasks to be performed, there is a witness to be made, there is something that each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Heart? What's In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Roger Roark on Jul 13, 2007

Do you have a heart for supporting world missions? Will you give of your time and money?

WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? WHATS IN YOUR WALLET ? By Roger Roark ------------(TITUS 2:11-14 ) Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist