Sermons on Simply Hearted:

A Heart That Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 18, 2011

Adapted from Tim Hawkings book and study Awesome on the inside.

Awesome on the Inside #1 A Heart that is Powerful Intro: Image is everything It is not hard to understand the message that the media tries to present as the “ideal” teenager or person or family. TV, movies, magazines, internet advertising and radio all tell us how our lives should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 30, 2011

This is the third in our health check series and looks at what makes a heart healthy or unhealthy

A Healthy Heart (Sound file of heart beat) Your heart, do you ever stop and think about your heart? It’s pretty important. One of the pivotal points when you are expecting is when you can first hear your child’s heartbeat. And in all the murder and mayhem shows on TV what’s the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2010

Message about the knowing the Heart of the Father

Disclaimer: I do a lot of reading. Most is from my studies not sure how much. Title: The Heart of the Father Theme: Show that what was missed by the “other brother was the heart of the father” Text: Luke 15 Luke 15:1-3 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Idols Of The Heart

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God, Hebrews 4:13: Says neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all th

IDOLS OF THE HEART Dr. D. K. Olukoya Ezekiel 14:1-4:“Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Integrity Of The Heart

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Nov 18, 2010

We visit scripture to see and example of Integrity in the person of Daniel. Within the first chapter alone we three aspects of integrity looks like in our lifes and in Daniel's life.

I. Introduction: A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17. The following Sunday, the minister asked for a show of hands from those who read Mark 17. Every hand went up. The minister smiled ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What is this purity that we are called to? It goes way beyond the surface all the way to the heart. This purity is essential if we are to see God. What does this purity entail? How can we achieve it / recieve it?

Heart Matters - Matthew 5:8 - August 28, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #6 *** Set up before hand 3 (clear glass) glasses of water. Hide glasses out of sight. 1. Glass and water are both dirty. 2. Glass is clean but water is dirty. 3. Glass and water are both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: *other

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 11, 2010

In spite of having enjoyed the goodness of the Lord in the past on many occasions,sometimes we feel that we are abandoned by the Lord. But if we spend a few moments to recollect the miraculous ways the Lord had led us in the spiritual wilderness in the pa

“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand”. (Psalm 73: 23) Many saints who enjoyed the goodness of the Heavenly Father in their personal life have experienced that He is such a loving Lord and takes care of his children each and every moment in our life. However, some times, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009

Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Is Forgiving

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2009

Pulpit drama monologue as if the preacher were Simon, into whose house Jesus came, and where the jar of ointment was given. An emphasis on feeling, on forgiveness,and on generosity.

Frankly, I like things cool, calm, and collected. This business of lavish public display has always bothered me. It’s just bad taste, that’s what it is, when people feel they have to hang all over each other in public. Great day, what you do see down at the market sometimes, young people so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Fixed Heart

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

What is, how to obtain, and the benefits of a heart fixed on God.

Introduction: Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways A Double Mind person is: - One that is distracted between the alternate feelings of faith and distrust - Double souled, always pulled two ways. One set of desires for heavenly things and another set of desires for worldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of God Series

Contributed by James Harrington on Sep 17, 2008

Leading the church to hear ONE WORD among many words.

Introduction: 1. Change is the "buzz" word for this presidentcial election of 2008. 2. There are many words spoken, words of promise, words of hope, but we have heard these words before and nothing has really changed. 3. The preacher (writer of Hebrews) wants the church to hear ONE WORD. 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 6, 2008

This message looks at the heart of Evangelsim, unpacking the Christians motivation, message and mandate.

THE HEART OF EVANGELISM ROMANS : 10:1:21 WHAT MOTIVATES YOU EACH NEW DAY? WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS IN LIFE? WHAT IS YOUR HEARTS DESIRE? ALL OF US HAVE HEART DESIRES , YOUNG OR OLD ALIKE, WE ALL PURSUE OUR DESIRES. MAYBE FOUND: EDUCATION - BUSINESS - MEDIA - RELATIONSHIPS – LEISURE – PLEASURES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Disagreements are normally centered around power and control. Getting our own way with little regard to what is actually best for a majority or a right thing to do.

The Heart of the matter James 4:1-10 For the past couple of months we have had a sort of strange schedule. We have been in and out of the book of James. While we have been moving through James it is still a topical kind of study. There is an over all flow that I call teaching on “faith that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 24, 2010

In order for God's Word to enter our heart, we must create the proper conditions for reception

Heart Trouble When you hear the phrase, “Just follow your heart,” do you believe that if you do, you will be kept out of trouble and on the right path in life? If we follow our heart sometimes we get into a real mess. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a huge miracle, the feeding of the 4000. But what makes it different than the feeding of the 5000 earlier in the same chapter? For those of us who are Gentiles, it should be very comforting.

Passage: Matthew 15:29-6:4 Intro: There are so many wonderful things about the Word of God. 1. but essentially, it reveals the heart of God, who God is. 2. and the greatest revelation of His heart is seen in the actions and attitudes of His Son Jesus PP Hebrews 1:3 3. in this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free