Sermons on Righteous Hearts:

Jesus Cleanses The Temple

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 3, 2018

Why does Jesus cleanse the Temple rather than deal with the Roman occuppying force. In short, because the Priests were not living up to the standards God expected from them. The Temple's uses were being abused. God requires higher standards.

TSJ 04-03-2018 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning's Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of Jesus being "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild This morning we see Jesus clearing the money changers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

I Will Praise You, O Lord

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2013

I will praise you, O Lord. How should we praise Him? I see some ways in this text. 1- I will praise you in my heart 2- I will praise you in the world 3- I will praise you in song 4- I will praise you in humility 5- I will praise you in trouble

INTRO.- Praise. How important is it? ILL.- I like this cute story. Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let's play darts. I'll throw and you say "Wonderful!'" God does the good stuff ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8, Psalm 138:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment And Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013

The final message in the series on the Ten Commandments. This covers the 8th and 10th. The ideas are to be content with what we have and thankful to God for everything.

This is the last message in a series on the Ten Commandments that I preached recently. A lot of explanation of the focus of the message can be found in the Introduction that I posted on this site. So, here we go with commandments 8 and 10. Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal. At the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In Obedience? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

obedience to God is more than just doing

What do you look for in obedience? What do you see? Text: Mt. 22:34-40 Intro: 1. “Good teacher what must I do to get eternal life?” 2. This question reflects the thinking of many when it comes to considering obedience to God 3. Obedience is when a command is issued and effort is made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Developing Our Attitudes" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014

A starting point for all of us in the kingdom of heaven requires basic changes in our attitudes or hearts which Jesus spelled out in the eight beatitudes.

“Developing Our Attitudes” Mountaintop Experiences Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday we kicked off this year’s theme of developing our core with seven things everyone can and should do more in 2014: to pray, study, meditate, worship, work, give and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace In Conflict Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014

There is conflict between two believers and Apostle Paul does not hide it, he addresses it and helps show us the proper way of handling disagreements with fellow believers.

Finding Peace in conflict Philippians chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 4 as we continue to look at Living for Christ. Last week we looked at life by the analogy of a race. Apostle Paul tells us not to be looking back as to distract us from moving forward. What is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Water Baptism? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2011

Water baptism is only a symbol of what has happened in a person’s heart!

As a church, one of our Statement of Faith is: Water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. We also do not require water baptism for membership. Why do we say this? Being saved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2012

There is a misunderstanding of joy. Joy is not giddy or goofy Christians. Instead Joy is the pleasure of the presence of God in your life. The world may work against but if God is for you the Joy of the Lord is your strength! Explains what is needed f

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Psalm 16:11 “You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mad Cow Disease

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

If the mad cows get loose in the life of a dreamer, they can kill the dream.

Genesis 41:1-4 KJV And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. [2] And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow. [3] And, behold, seven other kine came up after them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Trust"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 18, 2012

A sermon about trusting in God.

Psalm 62 “Trust” There’s a story about a guy named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out to tell him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. Speedy Morris was so excited by the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 62:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1peter Part 19" The Heart Of A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 19 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 19 “The heart of a shepherd” It seems like months since we last looked at the great book of 1 Peter As many of you know we are preaching though this book Verse by verse Learning to apply Peter’s words to our hearts bit by bit I need to remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Clean Heart- Revival Part 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

revival 2018 part 2

“Create in me a clean heart, Oh God” Psalm 51 2 Samuel 11-12 As you know our Old Time Tent revival is just 2 weeks away And like I said last week I am excited Revival brings newness to a church and a community Revival bring life back into Old Dry bones And Revival changes hearts and lives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Character

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 26, 2017

We put a lot of priority into the way we look, but God sees on the inside. God values character over appearance, and can rightly help us do the same as we trust him.

1 Samuel 16:6-13 Judging Character In our western society, we truly value outward appearances. People in America spend thousands and thousands of dollars on face lifts, behind lifts, and everything in between. Don Knotts, the actor who played Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show, once said, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Night-Not One Stone

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus is not impressed with our earthly temples, He seeks our heart.

Sunday Night: Not One Stone Place: BLCC Date: 3/12/17 Text: Luke 21.5-6; Mark 13.1-2; Matthew 24.1-2 CT: Jesus is not impressed with our earthly temples, He seeks our heart. FAS: In his book Rust: The Longest War, Jonathan Waldman takes us chapter by chapter into the world of oxidation and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-6, Mark 13:1-2, Matthew 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church