Sermons on Righteous Hearts:

The Covenant Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God marks Abram/Abraham as His covenanted people.

• Promises: Tonight, I am going to speak about a topic that requires some maturity. • It is a bit embarrassing in one sense, and appeals to our immaturity in another. • I am not going to ask for much. I just ask you to be as mature as me as we go through this. • You will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Choice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 28, 2014

In the sermon we will learn what God looks for in the person God calls for service.

Gods Choice 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. First let us consider the Character of David he had integrity, he was responsible, and he was faithful. • David was a great spokesperson A servant of Saul said , "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Hollowness Of Heartless Devotion

Contributed by Dr. Rod Mattoon on Apr 4, 2014

This message deals with the issue of insincere devotion and love for the Lord. It addresses the issue of why believers drift far away from the Lord sometimes. It is one of the messages in the book Treasures from Isaiah, Volume 1 written by Dr.Mattoon

The Hollowness of Heartless Devotion Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Let me ask you a question. How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 2, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to prepare their lives for victory.

Series: God Is Here [#4] PREPARE FOR VICTORY Esther 4:1-17 Introduction: It is always a privilege to have Tharon home visiting. What a year he has had and it is only ½ way over. Tharon has had many victories this year way beyond the World Championship Silver and Bronze Medals. Many of you know ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Be-Attitudes (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we’ll look at what it means to be pure in heart and how they are blessed as well as what it means to be a peacemaker and how they are blessed.

The Be-Attitudes (part three) Matthew 5:8-9 Recap: In our series on the beatitudes (what our attitudes should be) we’ve looked at why it is a blessing to be poor in spirit, mourning and meek. Last week we looked at why those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Keep Your Valuables? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2014

What you treasure says a lot about your relationship with God.

Where Do You Keep Your Valuables? Matthew 6:19-34 Introduction The American dream seems to be the hunt to acquire possessions. Many see shows about America’s rich and famous. Preachers join in the fray telling you the secrets to getting money and lands as though the Bible were a book about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reflective Mirrors

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 22, 2015

MAN LOOKS OUTWARD, GOD LOOKS INWARD!

REFLECTIVE MIRRORS OBSERVATION: EXODUS DESCRIBES GOD’S RESCUE OF HIS PEOPLE, THE ISRAELITES, OUT OF EGYPTIAN BONDAGE. HE MADE AN AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL NAMED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AT MOUNT SINAI. THESE COMMANDMENTS WERE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOD’S LAW. GOD DEMANDED ANIMAL SACRIFICES ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Walk Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Atheist: Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2015

You see, sometimes we who believe in God live as though He doesn’t exist and as though He cannot change us.

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: CHANGE 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION I The sermon series we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret To Generosity

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 12, 2013

People give for many different reasons, but the key to joyful giving is love.

It was in the fall of 1968... I interviewed for a job with the Iowa Commission for the Blind. I was sitting across the desk from Kenneth Jernigan, Director of the Commision and President of the National Federation of the Blind. "How much do you want?" he asked, and I said, "$6800." It was strange ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Everyone has something to be thankful for and as Christians we should be Thanks-Givers!

Quotes: "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. Lewis "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 28, 2012

We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship Is Not Work Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

The Holy Spirit, the heart, God's glory

WORSHIP IS NOT WORK (Father’s Day) June 20, 2010 Philippians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: I want to show you a little video made by our Student Minister, Josh Cooper. Show Video Hudson Lawrence Cooper, 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long came into this world on June 8, 2010. And Nicole’s and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ