Sermons on Sincere Heart:

Testimonies From A Graveyard

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 1, 2001

Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard.

INTRO: Graveyards are not my most favorite places. There’s just something about graveyards. They speak of the dead. There is such a sense of finality associated with a graveyard. In Scripture, we read of one such graveyard. Turn with me to Ezekiel 37:1-3: "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-3, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Women Are Beautiful!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be biblically beautiful.

We live in a society where sex sells and sells big. Sex is used to sell everything from acne medication to every type of material possession imaginable. Everyone wants to be one of the "beautiful people" and will buy, sell or sacrifice all to be in that select group. To be sexy is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Omnipotent Part 1

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001

God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For The Next Level - 1 Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 24, 2001

Life is a journey learn how to have an enjoyable trip

THEME: “FAITH – VISION – FOCUS” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:01 – 10; GENESIS 12:01 - 04 TOPIC: “HOW TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL” PART 1 Introduction: One of the most frustrating and confusing things we encounter in our earthly journey is those times when we seem to be moving…without making progress. You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons In Life From Job

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 7, 2003

Job teaches us about life from his words and from what happened to him and how he responded

February 9, 2003 Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave longing for the evening shadows, or a hired man waiting eagerly for his wages, so I have been allotted months of futility, and nights of misery have been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A Slave Narrative Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

This sermon is about the importance of telling our personal testimonies of faith even in oppressing situations.

A Slave Narrative by Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church "She said to her mistress, ’Would that my master, Namaan, were with the prophet who is in Samaria. he would cure him of his leprosy’..." (Please note that this sermon was an effort to celebrate the rich African ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Preach Money

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2003

In this message I explain to our church why I am compelled to preach about money from time to time.

2 Timothy 4:2 Why I Preach Money Introduction After a long, dry sermon, a pastor announced that he wished to meet with the church board following the close of the service. The first man to arrive was a stranger. "You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting of the board," said the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2003

A vision of worship based on the picture of the Kingdom of God as a wedding banquet

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4 Matt. 22:1-14 February 22/23, 2002 Intro: Friday September 6th was a very good night to be a football fan in Edmonton. The Eskimos pounded the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 45-11 to sweep the two game Labour Day series and improve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 1, 2003

We are often afraid to move forward in life, but God leads, therefore we should not be afraid.

GOD LEADS W. Maynard Pittendreigh Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Value Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

There is a value of living a life of integrity. Here from the life of Daniel we see three benefits of having integrity.

THE VALUE OF INTEGRITY Daniel 2:13-30 Last week I shared with you on “Holding on to Biblical Integrity” and we talked about how important it is for the child of God to maintain his/her integrity before both the world and before the Lord. If you were here last week, you might remember that I said ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:13-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible