Sermons on Sincere Heart:

Crossroads Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

The cross. It always brings us to a crossroad. A crossroad is where you have to decide to go one way or the other. As difficult as it might have been, a choice has to be made and whatever commitment you make today determines your life tomorrow

Crossroads 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, IL but especially at the holidays.
More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting lit large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

An introductory message on who the Holy Spirit is

Who Is the Holy Spirit John 14:15-20, 25-26 When you think about it, we as Christians understand and relate more to God the Father and Jesus the Son than we do the Holy Spirit? Even when we said the Apostles’ Creed today, we give one life to God with several descriptors attached “God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

They Continued Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 8, 2015

The church must continue to proclaim the good news!

August 2, 2015 Church Planting They Continued Acts 14:1-7 Opening words: Bob Woods tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Positive Attitude

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2015

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negatives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want to talk about two passages of Scripture & “Developing a Positive Attitude in a Negative World.” A. Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lampstand And The Branches

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2015

To show that we renew our strength in the LORD because we are made with the same material: gold like the candlestick

I. EXORDIUM: Do you renew your strength? Yes. Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Bible) But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

Man's Rebellion Against God's Commands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2015

To show that GOD put or placed a cover (the LORD JESUS CHRIST) on all our rebellion so that it will be contained in the box of forgiveness, whenever we look at these sin that GOD has covered and redeemed us from, we die spiritually because we are reminded

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rebel against GOD? Yes. I'm a rebel at birth but GOD saved me. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD put or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do Calls Look Like? Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015

Your professional calling is how you make a living for yourself; your spiritual calling is how you make a life for another

Calling -- What Do Calls Look Like? Last week we discussed the call of the world versus the call of our Savior. We described the differences between the two and why it’s better to answer the call of our Savior. However, it’s difficult to do that if you don’t know what that call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Ephesians 4:16, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 28:18-20, John 17:16, Acts 18:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Bad: Decisions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015

Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Admist The Storms Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 26, 2015

Satan often sends unexpected storms into our lives but Jesus counters with a commanding word of peace.

A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll know,” He replied. A few nights later, she again woke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Masterpiece

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015

The universe is filled with wonders of God's Creation, but the masterpiece of His Creation is man & woman. As a Child of God, you will live a God-kind-of-life if maintain your identity as being of Born from Above, not of this world.

GOD’S MASTERPIECE Eph. 2:10; Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Since this is Labor Day, I thought I would give you “The 7 Signs of Aging.” B. GOD’S MASTERPIECE 1. Q: In the Universe, what do you think of when you think of God’s Masterpieces? 2. Examples: a. Great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Methuselah Faith

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 16, 2015

Does your faith please God? I want that old time revival. The old time religion that has stood the test of time. Do you have Methuselah faith?

“Methuselah Faith” "And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died." Genesis 5:27 (KJV) Intro: A grandfather who didn’t exactly resemble a movie star, if you know what I mean. Was looking at himself in the mirror when his granddaughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Outta Context: Luke 11:9 - See You At The Pole Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 16, 2015

Luke 11:9 doesn't say, “Ask for anything you want.” It’s more like, “Ask for my kingdom, and you will have it.”

Next week is See You At The Pole. See You At The Pole is an event where students nationwide gather together around the flagpole of their school and pray for their school, their classmates, the teachers, and their community. It’s a way to live out your faith -- to walk according to scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blocking The Road Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 18, 2015

Satan seeks a road into our minds to decieve us and destroy us. This sermon deals with blocking that road.

It was an uneventful day. It had been 50 days since Passover. The streets of Jerusalem were busy with people rushing around preparing for yet another festival, all except for a few who were gathered in an upper room at the Temple. They were called people of The Way because they had followed a man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Foursquare