Sermons on The Heart:

The Weeping Prophet

Contributed by Colin Bain on Feb 24, 2007

Describes and contrasts the hearts of the Pastor, the People and God, leading to reconciliation.

Heart of the matter Have you ever tried to buy something in an electronics store recently? I don’t know which training program they are using, but it seem that they work on the principle that if the salesman talks long enough about stuff the customer doesn’t care about, then the customer buys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Three Kinds Of Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

What type of heart should we have to serve God?

I. A Caring Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. II. A Joyful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, III. A Prayerful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, IV. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007

What do you treasure? Who owns your heart?

Sermon on the Mount - # 9 We are studying the words of Jesus found in Matthew 5,6, and 7 about the values and choices of those who are His followers. Let me remind you that putting these words into practice is an impossibility apart from the life of the Holy Spirit, changing us from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Are The Other Nine?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 19, 2007

It is possible to receive God’s great gifts with an ungrateful heart.

Where Are the Other Nine? Luke 17:11-19 Nov. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story B Being a leper was a life of rejection, being an outcast. 1 In biblical times, if you contracted leprosy, it was seen as a result of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Brokenness is the process of surrender or our heart, mind, and body to Christ

Brokenness John 12:20-21 There are several indicators of a strong, healthy church: wet eyes, bent knees, and broken hearts. 1. Brokenness is a process and maturity that often originates, with simple curiosity. Many have only wished to see or hear a man who speaks much of Jesus, his miracles, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

His Mission, Your Mission, My Mission

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Sermon for Missions Conference, Evangelism focusing on "the heart of God."

HIS MISSION, MY MISSION, YOUR MISSION LUKE 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: Life and how we live it sure can be pretty crazy sometimes, can’t it? Let me give you 3 illustrations of what I mean and how this is true. 1.)Dead Poet’s Society. Others “boxing” us in and determining our identity/roles for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Four Soils

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 18, 2006

This message compares the soil types of the ground with the soil types of the heart.

Message: “Four Soils” Text: He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand” (Luke 8:10). What is a parable? The American Heritage Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Visible Reminders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2007

This teaches people the importance of keeping God’s word in their heart!

Visible Reminders Text: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 20, 2009

This message looks at the challenges of mainataining a heart that is soft toward God.

Sermon for CATM – September 20, 2009 – The Sower and the Seed I admire gardeners. Do we have any gardeners here today? I admire gardeners because they do much more than put plants and seeds in the earth and watch them grow. There’s an art to gardening, to horticultural. My wife Barbara’s father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Those Who Never Heard Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost!

1. It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost! (See Mark) NOTE: The heart of Jesus becomes our heart, our passion, our desire to see those around us come to know Jesus personally! • We realize don’t we, that God sent someone into our lives! • How thankful we are! • Remember one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Qualities Of A Good Solidier Of Th E Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2009

How to live and love and serve the Lord with all your heart

(5) Qualities of a good soldier of the cross 2nd Tim. 2: 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2nd Tim:4 : 7 I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

' Breaking Up The Fallow Ground '

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 16, 2008

The need to make sure our hearts are not hardened to the righteousness of God

‘ Breaking Up The Fallow Ground ‘ Hosea 10:12
 ’Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you’ Introduction: Notice that Hosea 10:12 begins with the act of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is War! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 11, 2008

Soften your heart and align yourself to God’s plans.

THIS IS WAR! Exodus 7.1-11.10 S: Change C: Judgment Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: ALIGN YOURSELF WITH GOD’S PLANS. Type: Inductive I. WAR PLAN (7.1-7) II. WARNING SHOT (7.8-13) III. WAR (8.1-11.10) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t underestimate God. • Soften your heart, ask for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist