Sermons on True Heart:

God's Gifts

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Nazarene

On Leaving All Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 30, 2004

An anti-materialistic-countercultural sermon, extolling the virtues of travelling light.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr C, 8/02/2004 Based on Lk 5:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Marti Guixe is homeless—unless you call the world his home. Actually, let me revise that. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Persecuted Part I Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 6, 2004

part one of a message about the reasons for this persecution

BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Part I Mat. 5:10-12 Persecution is very unfamiliar territory to us. We know virtually nothing about it personally. Persecution to us is struggling to make ends meet or dealing with disease, discouragement, or everyday problems at home, school, the workplace, or even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Brewster on Oct 20, 2006

Total healing also means total restoration and permanent change from your present condition. Don’t find yourself giving into a spirit of panic when facing a crisis.

BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS PART 1 Acts 10:38 (NKJV) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Jesus healed a broad range of illnesses - in fact, He healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship: Risk & Investment

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Aware Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

First in a series of messages on Spiritual warfare

Chico Alliance Church June 25, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 1 We live in an age where we can no longer ignore the existence and influence of the spirit world. The teaching and principles of Satan have subtly been introduced even into our evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Calming The Wind And Waves

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Oct 30, 2006

An enlightning view of Jesus and just Who He is

Mark gives us a revealing view of Christ in Mark 4:35-41 let’s review it before we begin. MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." (36) Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truly Amazing

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 11, 2006

A Sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday afte Pentecost, proper 27, series B

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 27) November 12, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the gift of life and all that is needed to sustain us from day to day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Your Trust In A Good God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005

Despite hardship and having to run for his life, David kept his faith in a good God and prayed for deliverance. His experience can be ours too, today.

For a believer, no ’dead end’ is really a dead end. It is so only from man’s point of view. If we believe in God, then we must believe that He can still make a way. Matt 19:26 - Jesus: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Isa 43:19 - See, I am doing a new thing! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"He Has Risen, Just As He Said"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2005

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

Matthew 28:1-10 “He Has Risen, Just As He Said” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Sometime very soon, Jeanne and I will have a new baby girl. And there will come a time when she is old enough that I will take her to her room, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 7, 2005

Jesus commands us to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. We must have the perspective to focus on that task and not what the church can do for me

A Matter of Perspective April 10, 2005 Today we are going to look at one of the key functions or purposes of the church and how Countryside is working to fulfill that purpose. To get started, I need five volunteers. Join hands and make a circle. (They will face forward) Notice how, naturally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Voting For Vices

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Josiah: Hey, What's This Book? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

7th in the series "Revival in the Land." Revival comes when God reveals Himself through His Word.

At the Gold City Gem Mine in Franklin, North Carolina customers pay a small fee for a "bucket of dirt" out of the mine, the dirt contains rocks, usually worthless, the joy of treasure hunting and occaisionally a real gemstone out of the mine. In July of 1995, a third-grader name Griffin McCurry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 12 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 12 “Faith That Works” Date: October 20, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction This morning we will address an issue which some claim to be very controversial. But I want you to remember; God is not the Author of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist