Sermons on Sorrow Of Heart:

Even Balance

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001

God is the great weights and measures inspector who weighs men’s hearts and deeds. God expects an even balance and not a false weight.

Job 31 1I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity? 4Doth not he see my ways, and count ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-8, Proverbs 20:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001

There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ: God And Us

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Feb 5, 2004

Epiphany 3C: We fill many roles in the Body of Christ, but God fills the most important parts of brain, heart, and lungs.

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. The carpenter’s tools had a meeting. Brother Hammer was the chair. The members informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But Brother Hammer said, "If I am to leave this carpenter’s shop, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

It really comes down to this: When the Spirit of God addresses your heart to repent, will you go with Jesus or turn him away?

WILT THOU GO WITH THIS MAN? Genesis 24:51-67 Intro: Abraham is dying. Before he does, he wants to find a bride for his son Isaac. He sends a servant to his homeland to find this bride. The servant does what he was sent to do, and God demonstrates to the servant that Rebekah is the one. For Rebekah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:51-67, Matthew 16:13-16, John 14:26, John 6:44

Denomination: Baptist

Can An Empty Tomb Bring Peace?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 27, 2006

The empty tomb can not bring peace. Only the resurrection of Jesus bring peace to the human heart, assuring us of forgiveness and eternal life.

In Jesus Holy Name Redeemer Lutheran April 30, 2006 Text: Luke 24:36-38 Easter III “Can An Empty Tomb Bring Peace?” Can an empty tomb bring peace? Technically the answer is “NO”. All four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, tell us that the grave, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: John 24:36-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Barrier-Busting

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

The inclusion of the Gentiles in the church was not an easy thing to accomplish. But watch here how God goes about changing the hearts and minds of these staunch Jews.

Passage: Acts 11:1-18 Intro: In 1972, I had the opportunity to stand in front of the Berlin Wall PP Berlin Wall 1. This wall separated the people of West Berlin from the rest of East Germany, which was communist. 2. this piece of barbed wire is from that wall. (I picked it off the wall in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is That Your Problem? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners; now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace?

Romans 2:11-17 God has no preferential treatment for one person over another. Acts 10:34-35; We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners. Now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace? 1) The Law is what comdemns us all. • "The Law" means the Law of God, the Law of Moses, the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-17

Will Anyone Even Remember Me? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to have a deep and lasting impact. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("DeathBed" - ReliantK Music Video) The saying goes something like there are two certainties in life, death and taxes. And near the end of the year, as a middle aged pastor, I find myself pondering both. This past year I preached Victor’s funeral, and then a few weeks later traveled to Kansas ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deepening Depravity Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon looks at the DEEPENING DEPRAVITY found in the human heart and in the world, and asks do we have any excuse? How will God react?

“Rom 18 – 32. “The heart of the problem” Nothing keeps a person away from Christ more than the unwillingness to see their need and to admit to it: As Jesus put it, “Its not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” By this statement he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Home And Work

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 5, 2008

According to Colossians, the result of being in Christ, and having Christ in you, is not only a tremendous difference in your mind and heart, but also home and work.

If somebody runs up to you on the street this next week and asks, “What’s the main thought in the book of Colossians,” I hope you will quickly tell them, “That in all things, He might have the preeminence!” In chapter one, we see that the way to be fully pleasing to the Lord is to make sure He has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

“Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All I Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

- Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008

This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational