Sermons on soil the heart: showing 4,441-4,455 of 150,211

Try A Little Harder

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

This passage is a call to pray with our bodies and our actions as well as with our hearts, minds, and mouths.

There is an old Japanese saying that if a person makes one thousand folded paper cranes, then he/she will be made well. Lots of people believe that prayer works that way: If enough people pray enough prayers to God, then God is bound to grant their request. Prayer is a way of getting God to do what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilation! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 1, 2003

We must have the courage to dedicate the work of our hands and the desires of our hearts to God.

JUBILATION Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO DEDICATE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS TO GOD. ?: What? What is the process? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 four expressions of the dedication of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-51

Denomination: Baptist

Our Best Foot Forward, Every Time

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Sermon encouraging this church family to give careful attention to the heart we project to non-believers

Showed video here - man on the street interviews about the world's impressions of Christians We’ll talk about that video in a little bit. For a few weeks now we’ve been talking about our vision as a church... Today, I get to wrap this up by talking about making CCC a place that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncommon Worship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 9, 2016

All worship should flow from a heart that realizes the uniqueness of God's salvation to each individual.

Introduction: This morning our Lord received an invitation to the house of a Pharisee named Simon. Close scrutiny of the text revealed that Simon and the other religion folk sought to examine Jesus. But instead, Simon became the patient with an ego virus. A sinful woman of the city, displayed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discover Your Life Purpose

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 28, 2017

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”(Proverbs 19:21)

Imagine God were to write a book about your life. With God as author, this biography would be totally truthful, accurately written. What sort of story would it be? Imagine God had a library of such books. Would He gladly place the volume bearing your name in a place of honours? Do you care what He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Knows My Name

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2012

God is great enough to rule this mighty universe, but small enough to live within my heart

Intro: three attributes of God: omnipotent—all powerful, omnipresent—all places at the same time, omniscient-all knowing—today we will look at the third—he knows everything there is to know, about this world, about me, about the future—anything there is to know, He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quality Of Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 11, 2011

The quality of our worship of God is not totally dependent on a worship team or the preacher; it is a matter of knowledge and heart!

How is our worship of God? In your own mind what score (from 1-10, 10 being perfect) would you give your worship of God when you come to church on a Sunday? Here’s a peek into the main point of the message today: the quality of your worship of God does not totally depend on the worship team or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Peace Of Your Mind

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

“Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Types Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011

Fatih is not just trusting your head and heart but trusting God by taking Him at His word.

THREE TYPES OF FAITH A drought winter threatened the crop in a village of Crete. The priest told his flock: "There isn't anything that will save us, except a special prayer for rain. Go to your homes, fast during the week, believe and come on Sunday to pray for rain." The villagers went home, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012

The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Scratch Where It Itches Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010

What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.

Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Dare To Dream"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 25, 2014

Here is a sermon encouraging the believer to go after the dream that God has placed in your heart.

Daring to Dream Genesis 37:5 Today I would like to look at the process of a dreamer. Somebody say Process… I want to get you to dream, because someone is waiting to be blessed and healed on the other side of your dream. Josephs dream not only impacted him, but it also impacted his whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal