Sermons on Sorrow Of Heart:

Psalm 2 A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

A study of the Psalms of Christmas, will lift our minds and hearts out of our traditional response to the Advent season, by lifting us into the heavenly perspective and purpose of what this season is all about!

I’m going to begin today’s message by having us read the 2nd Psalm, and after the reading we will pray, and I’ll explain why we are in this text this morning: Psalm 2 (KJV) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

It Only Takes A Spark

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jul 23, 2021

Today I want us to consider what it takes to spark the fires of revival in the heart of each of us. That spark could and will start the fires of revival that could spread across this land.

Sermon Text: Neh 9:1-3 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. 2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Through - Peace Making (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

You are never more like God than when you are restoring broken relationships. This is the heart of God and Jesus said it this way. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – November 1, 2020 Matthew 5:9 PEACEMAKER OUTLINE Peacemaker “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Why be a peacemaker? • Broken relationships hinder your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 1 John 4:20, Psalm 37:21-22, James 3:18, Matthew 5:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Give Your Life Away Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living: (1) abide in the Word, (2) pray your heart out, (3) be killing sin, and (4) give your life away.

Our lives tell a story—a story about who we are and what we value, where we’ve come from and where we’re going, what we want and what we’ll do to get it. And what most of us do is, we make “the story” of our lives about us. But God makes “the story” of our lives about Christ. Someone has said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

Don’t allow your way of thinking or your expectations to distance you from God. Lift your heart to Him right now and surrender your life to Him.

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that Jesus Christ made His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. And today marks the beginning of the last week our Lord was on the earth. At this point in time, Jesus was very well known. Many people spoke of His popularity and fame. In other ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Short, But Eternity Is Forever Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 8, 2024

Embracing each day with purpose and joy, let us cherish the time we have and begin each morning with a heart filled with the love of Christ and a smile that reflects His light.

Our time on earth is but a fleeting moment compared to the eternity that awaits us. As the Psalmist says, “The length of our days is seventy years — or eighty if we have the strength” (Psalm 90:10). Our days are but a breath, a vapor that vanishes quickly. But we know Eyernity is forever. Eternity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43

Lessons In Leadership (2)

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2023

Leadership is not for the faint hearted. We have a situation where Christians are at the forefront calling for the downfall of Christians in leadership. Who bewitched us? This is a call to Christians to unify and identify as Christians first.

Lessons in leadership 1Timothy 2:1-7 Last time in this series, I was bragging about our new born again president. Well, he has been in leadership for over six months now. What can I say but that the Biblical instruction to pray for our leaders is to be followed, to the letter. The challenges of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Our Heavenly Father's Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 16, 2024

On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our Heavenly Father, who embodies the purest form of love, guidance, and protection.

Congregation: Acorns Oasis International Church Opening Passage: Psalm 103:13; Matthew 6:9-13 - "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Tale Of Two Crowns

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 31, 2023

For Palm Sunday. Jesus wore a Crown of Thorns to be King of your heart, King of your life, and to Deliver you from sin and shame. Jesus came to give us the victory.

A Tale of Two Crowns Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You see when Jesus came into town, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-8, John 12:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 6 - United With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 13, 2023

Only when we are united in heart, mind and purpose will the people around us know and believe in Jesus. This sermon will teach us what we should do to make this a possibility.

We read in Acts 4:32, “The whole congregation of believers was united as one — one heart, one mind!” (MSG) The testimony about the early church was that though they were numerous, they were all with one heart and one mind. When we hear such a declaration, probably the question that arises is, ‘How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Philippians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 6:9, Luke 13:10-13, John 5:5-6, John 5:8-9, John 5:14, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Plan Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 15, 2022

Salvation is a simple as A-B-C and D. Acknowledge in the head; Believe in the heart; Confess with the mouth; and Demonstrate in the lifestyle. Romans 10 Reveals God's plan to all!

God’s Plan of Salvation by Faith Romans 10:1-17 “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Message

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at the foundational truth at the heart of the Church; and that is, the basic salvation message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The three points of the gospel are that Jesus died, was buried, and arose the third day.

I have entitled our sermon this morning “The Gospel Message.” I wish to speak about the foundational truth at the heart of the Church that defines who we are as Christ-followers; and that is, the basic salvation message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Humberto Medeiros said, “The Church is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Plainly Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 25, 2022

Speak and teach the clear truth in an easy language that our hearers can understand. Then our words shall be of the uprightness of our hearts, and our lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

SPEAK PLAINLY "And straightway, his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly" (Mark 7: 35). All the words that come out of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Acts 12:23, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall We Do With This Man? Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 28, 2022

As with each major sign, Jesus' words and deeds revealed where the hearts of the people were with God. The question is: How will we respond to His miraculous works and Words?

We are finishing up with John chapter 11 today. Last week we saw how Jesus wept at Lazarus’ grave, commanded the people to roll the stone away from the tomb, and then raised Lazarus from the dead. We talked about how it was a picture of how Jesus can take things that are dead and decaying in our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational