Sermons on The Desires Of Your Heart:

Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 29, 2017

The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart.

Title: Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry Date: 4/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 19.29-44; Revelation 19.11-16 CT: The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart. [Screen 1] FAS: Palm Sunday. No greater pain has ever been experienced on any level more than the hell of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Bible Study - Matthew 5:8

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 2, 2023

I was reading a book about the Sermon on the Mount & saw some information about Matthew 5:8. This verse is great for me to write a study to share at the Men's Bible Study I lead. I will be sharing this with a small group of men in a few hours. Hope it speaks to you as well. God bless.

Matthew 5:8 – Bible Study What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? What brought to you the most love & joy when you witnessed it? I will share my moment with you. The moment I first laid eyes on my granddaughter Katrina was by far the most powerful moment I've ever had. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Soul, Mind, Strength - Mark 12:29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 10, 2024

You know what it means to love God with all your heart. But what does it mean to love him with your soul?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29, Matthew 22:34-40

“how To Deal With What You Feel” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014

God calls us to learn to manage our emotions rather than having them manage us.

(READ TEXT) In Paul’s day, folks thought with their hearts & felt with their gut. This is where we get terms like “gut feeling.” So when he says “their god is their stomach,” he’s says the problem is being led by their emotions. “In the end they will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012

Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

"Amazing Prayer” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of Complacency Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus moves from directing the lukewarm church to the individual. To the lost. Jesus seeks the lost, open your heart. It starts with a commitment. Unless Jesus comes into your heart you are lost.

Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytale story the Emperors new clothes teaches us a great lesson. In the story swindlers are working with so called invisible cloth sixteen hours a day. They say if you don’t see it you are stupid or unfit for office. The emperor is deceived himself, and wears the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall You Make Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 5, 2002

We will watch as Joseph plots and plans to verify the heart of his brothers. We often plot and wait, often not understanding the true answer which God has given us. We should seek to fully know and do the will of God.

What Shall You Make of Your Life A. By Plotting and Planning B. By Pleading before the Lord We live in a glorious place here in Dillingham, Alaska and Bristol Bay. We see clearly the hand of God around us in his creation and in the wonderful people he has placed here. I often am amazed at were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep From Loosing Heart

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

How to keep from loosing heart when you have been treated unfairly.

Live By The Joseph Principle Genesis 50:19-21 He trusted God to carry out justice. He acknowleged the wrong that was done to him. He recognized God’s redemptive purpose and power. (T.S.- How do we get to that point?) Live In The Shadow Of The Cross 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 God is not counting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Five Heart Experiences In Luke 24

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007

Communion Meditation - Different Hearts found in Lk. 24 - Sad, Slow, Burning, Open, & Glad

- World Heart Day celebrated on Sunday September 30, 2007 in over 100 countries all around the world. - Heart disease and stroke is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year It is also a major cause of disability. - An estimated 71 million Americans suffer from heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of A Father's Heart. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Love, there is simply nothing like it. The ability of love to motivate and aceept is almost unbelievable.

A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Mennonite

"worship From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2022

A sermon about giving our all to Jesus.

“Worship from the Heart” John 12:1-8 Today we are in a home in the Jerusalem suburb of Bethany, right before Jesus entered the BIG CITY for the last time. We will celebrate THAT next Sunday—Palm Sunday. But today, Jesus is in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. They are throwing a dinner ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist