Sermons on Soil Heart:

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2010

God works in our lives much as a surgeon does in our bodies: cleansing thoroughly of old idolatries, assisting us in the transition, and then giving us a new indwelling presence, that of Christ.

I remember the corny old song that says, "They've gone just about as fur as they can go." And it seemed just about right, too, at one time. They've gone just about as fur as they can go, when airplanes were invented and we could soar as on eagle's wings. They've gone just about as fur as they can ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2010

Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship - a heart of worship (love for God), a heart of faith (trust in God) and a heart of generosity (gladness).

This is the last of a series of 5 messages on stewardship, and probably the most important. Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship. • In order words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE. The attitude behind our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hungry Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 16, 2010

"Can you help us?”If the question is ever asked of you, where will you go with it? Maybe it won't be direct but cloaked in pain, soaked in questions or the agony of searching for an answer when no answers come.

Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:20-36 (The Message) – “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" (v21) Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (Newfoundland comedy group) feature a song on one of their albums called “Only 19”. It is the story of a young man who married what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Following The Heart Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 21, 2010

Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Truth is not only a matter of the head, embracing truth through our rational abilities, but also through the disposition of our inward choice.

Intro – The Heart of Truth Let me begin by asking a question… is truth a matter of the head or the heart? Do we embrace truth through the deduction of our rational abilities… or through the disposition of our inward choice? This is an issue that Jesus is going to challenge us with ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Seekers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010

God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Deposits In The Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

Sin in the human heart is addictive and destructive. But Christ can create a new and life-giving deposit in the heart.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 19, 1986 Only this week they drove another nail in my coffin. Those tireless, relentless researchers who ferret out the causes of cancer and who puzzle out the hows and the whys of heart disease published findings designed to frighten ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 24, 2008

There are two types of hearts that we deal with as Christians, one that is carnal and one that is spiritual, one that is controlled by sin and the other that is controlled by the Savior.

The Burning Heart Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 39 Main Verse: Psalms 39:3 - My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, The Introduction The Consideration of a Closed Heart- 39:1-6 The Confession of an Open Heart- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Randy Dickson on Jul 27, 2008

To live above sin we must hide the word of God in our heart. He who controlls the heart wins the battle.

Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Introduction We are certainly at war. A spiritual war. The biggest part of this war is fought in our own hearts. The Psalmist knew that he who controls the heart wins. Who or what is in control of your heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Holiness

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2008

The greatest man or woman of God can perform the most menial tasks willingly. Plus, the most lowly of jobs can actually be the most mighty works for God if you combine two things: wisdom and God’s Spirit. Learn how it worked in the life of Stephen.

In a lot of ways chapters 6 and 7 mirror the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, chosen to serve, healed and performed miracles while contending with the intransigent religious leadership and preaching the gospel, then was arrested and tried for attacking Moses (supposedly) and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Heart Of Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart For God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 28, 2007

To complete God’s best means having a heart for Him.

A HEART FOR GOD Joshua 8:28-35 *Emerson said, "A man is what he thinks about all day long." *The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius put it this way, "A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it." * William James said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:28-35

Denomination: Baptist