Sermons on The Door Of The Heart:

When God Seems Far Away

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 24, 2012

"When God Seems Far Away" is an exposition of Psalm 61, which teaches that you can never be so far away that God cannot hear you when you call.

WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY Psalm 61 A certain little boy greatly missed his father, who was separated from the family for the long time by military duty. But the boy was comforted by a picture of his dad that sat in a frame on his nightstand. When he was frightened at night, he would state at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Something Better Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes what we need to do is not try to create something better, but appreciate what already is best, as these proverbs lead us to do reflect on what is better in life.

Introduction As Americans of ingenuity, we are always looking for something better – a better way to travel, to produce energy, to clean stains. That zeal to improve our lot pushes us to make the many improvements in technology that we have. But sometimes what we need to do is not try to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Of Course Or Off Course? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 8, 2011

We can learn from Israel's mistakes and make provision to stay on course by embracing three principles.

Of Course or Off Course? (Hosea 8-10) 1. This was an excruciating latter part of the week for Marylu and I and Luke 2. We had to move Luke out of Moody and then into SBTS. 3. I was saying "goodbye" to Moody a second time. I enjoyed my years there. 4. One of my professors retired 10 years go, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Down To Go Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012

A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: *other

Good Topsoil Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The failure to live by the gospel is found in people’s hearts.

Jesus’ Parables We come to our first parable this morning, so we ought to consider before we get into it, what is a parable? I’ll give you a starting definition. A parable is a picture with a point. The picture may be a story such as the tale of the good Samaritan. It may be an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Hear Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inside-Outside Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Genuine Repentance Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

Psalm 51 is a manual or model to follow for recognizing the multiple mercies of God through His forgiveness. David in flesh lived and experiment that nobody can escape the judgment of God trying to hide his own sin. So we recall that God has prepared a

Ice-breaker: What do you think is more difficult to recognize, an error and to repent? Scriptures: Psalm 51:1-12, Revelations 2:21-23, Proverbs 28:13. INTRODUCTION Psalm 51 is a manual or model to follow for recognizing the multiple mercies of God through His forgiveness. David in flesh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Lessons From Samuel, Saul And David Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE

LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: ACTS 13:21-22 FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS SERIES FOR A GENERAL INTRODUCTION. DAVID TRULY HAD A HEART FOR GOD. THE REIGN OF KING SAUL, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011

The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or her. This is because the presence of Jesus Christ will cause them to become weak, therefore making it very ea

This week’s message entitled “Enemies of Freedom” focuses on the need to address the activities of the powers which hinder freedom. The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Follow But....

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010

Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

Endure Hardness

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010

Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing Spiritual Wounds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 8, 2010

The spirit can be wounded just like our physical body can be wounded. If you have a broken leg it will impact your comfort level, your mobility, your activity level, many aspects of your life. A spiritual wound will also affect you on a multidimensional l

Healing Spiritual Wounds 1Th 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the difference between soul and spirit? Hard to define the scriptures go both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has To Make An Example

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010

You can’t profit illegally from the giving of your Time, Talent or Money especially when there is a command on what you are suppose to give.

God Has To Make An Example Acts 5: 1-11 Did anyone notice that 75 churches closed last week? Why do you think they closed? Introduction In the text there is 1) Greed (Vs. 1- 2) Selfishness (Vs.3) 3) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational