Sermons on Surrendered Heart:

Heart Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 8, 2015

When you believe THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS in your heart (by the Spirit) you will have THE POWER OF God.

Mark 11:23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (IN YOUR HEART) that you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Heart Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jul 8, 2015

Beatitudes 5-7 Mercy, Purity, Peacemaker

This morning we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount by looking at the last part of the Beatitudes that shows us what happens when a person comes into a relationship with Jesus Christ. A true believer is not simply a person who walks an aisle, says a prayer and then checks off the box ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

Regardless of all of our plans and actions, if our hearts are not right, there is little accomplished.

1. Future Plans Approaching eighty-five years of age, Mrs. Wells finally decided it was time to give up her home in North Carolina and move to Miami. She was given the name of a Florida realtor, who enthusiastically drove her all over Miami, extolling the virtues of every apartment they looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Change Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2015

The stone heart is resistant to God, the heart of flesh, created by God is open to and led by him. We need a change of heart from hard, resistant stone to soft, Spirit-pliable flesh.

1. Dinosaur Heart It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost complete. Hammer says he knew right away ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Construction Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2015

Not only can God remove our hard hearts of stone and give us new ones, he can construct pure hearts within us.

1. Johnny and the Duck (1) A young boy who had just rec'd a slingshot for his birthday. He'd spend hours shooting rocks at various target/but he never seemed to be able to hit his target. One day he was in his Grandmother's house and he watched as her pet duck waddled by. On impulse he took aim ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hardened Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015

To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Intentions Of The Heart

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 31, 2015

Within, is the place where change needs to begin... where good intentions are reflected by godly actions.

Title: The Intentions of the Heart Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15 and 21-23 (Mark 7:1-23) Thesis: Within, is the place where change needs to begin… where good intentions are reflected by godly actions. Introduction There is a project in the works that is doing Depravity Standard research. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015

The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Mother

Contributed by James Linders on May 9, 2015

Jochebed was the mother of Moses. Because of her faith in God and her refusal to drown her son in the River Nile, he became the FIRST leader AND prophet of the Hebrews. His REMARKABLE achievements are ALL recorded in the Bible.and Talmud.

Exodus 2:3 “But when she could no longer keep him hidden, she made a basket out of reeds and covered it with tar She put him in the basket and placed it in the tall grass along the edge on the River Nile.” Exodus 2:10 “And when he was old enough, she took him to the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adultery In The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 31, 2014

According to the Law of Moses, adultery carried a death sentence. Jesus equates lust with adultery. Was Jesus commanding lust-filled people to be put to death?

How many of you remember Abigail Van Buren? She wrote a daily column answering questions from readers. Once a man wrote: "Dear Abby, I am in love and I am having an affair with two different women other than my wife. I love my wife but I love these other women too. Please tell me what to do, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Foursquare

The Thankful Heart

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 22, 2014

Calling people from the life of the world to a new life of thanksgiving. Please fill free to use any of the sermon as needed.

The Thankful Heart God sent his only son to this world, he came to love and give forgiveness, he lived and he died to buy our pardons. We have so much to be thankful for. I have the breath of life in me; and you have the breath of life in you, and an opportunity to serve God in a way that is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hungry Heart Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014

What is the heart hungrying & thirsting after?

A proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Purity Of Heart Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Purity of heart is NOT sinless perfection.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Purity of Heart Text: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION: When we began our study of the beatitudes some weeks ago, we addressed the question of what it means to be “Blessed”. We noted that blessedness is not just a synonym for “happiness” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 15, 2011

Our 4th sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how our giving and the heart behind it determines our capacity for being part of the Action of God

Action – A Generous heart Acts is a book where one of the underlying questions is what is this new community, this new nation, on about? What kind of community is God wanting to create? Do you guys remember a few years ago, the world news was focused on modern day piracy? It was off the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbelieving Hearts

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 21, 2011

"Once Saved - Always Saved" Is it true? YES! But it is abused too often when people think that everyone who walked down the aisle and shook the pastor’s hand is truly saved. But if they are truly saved, then they are saved forever.

Unbelieving Hearts June 19, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Once Saved - Always Saved" Is it true? YES! But it is abused too often. Focus Passage: Hebrews 3:12-19 Supplemental Passage: "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist