Sermons on Try My Reins And My Heart:

Our Kingdom Is Not Of This World But Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 13, 2018

We don't belong to the earth or the world but to God and His holy child Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: OUR KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD BUT OF GOD John 18:33-36King James Version (KJV) 33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-36

Denomination: Charismatic

An Offensive Message (John 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2025

What parts of Jesus' message offends us? Let's look at John 6.

Do we water down Jesus’ message because it offends us? Let’s look at John 6. With a large crowd following Jesus, did they have enough money to feed them all? After this, Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, to Tiberias). A large crowd kept following him because they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Save Your Life By Saving It In Gods Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that GOD called us not to believe only but to suffer for His Name's sake and if we try to avoid or save ourselves from trials, persecutions and sufferings here on earth, we will not be saved (advance) in our spiritual life.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to suffer for Him? Yes. Philippians 1:29 (Amplified Bible) For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2015

Guard your heart my friend. Beware, as we serve God that are heart problems that can bring spiritual death. What causes heart trouble? Prepare yourself and thrive in the storms.

GUARD YOUR HEART, BEWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON, OR CONDENSE SOME OF THE MATERIAL. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Jesus Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

“Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. That Christ is my vision. That Christ will be my light and my guide.

Where Jesus Wants Us to Be “Immediately the boat arrived at their destination” John 6:16-21 NIV Intro: “Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Delegated Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2019

Above all, a person who handles the Lord’s money must have a heart that is right with God.

November 11, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.C: Faithfulness Delegated. (8:16-9:5) Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Faithfulness Delegated. Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Part-2: Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010

I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021

My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022

We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 17, 2019

Job faced struggles and pain in life that most will never encounter, at least in that magnitude. No doubt, he had more questions than answers. However, in the midst of his uncertainty, there were e few things of significance that Job knew without doubt.

I know my Redeemer Lives Job 19: 25-27 Job is an interesting and somewhat mysterious character in the Bible. While most Bible readers are familiar with Job and the great trials he faced in life, little is known about his background. He is believed to have lived around the time of Abraham, with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Seasons And Songs Of My Life (My Story Of God’s Saving Grace)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 26, 2010

Life has many seasons and only God is able to make everything beautiful in His perfect time. My name is Randy Bataanon and this is my personal testimony of God’s saving grace.

THE SEASONS AND SONGS OF MY LIFE (My Personal Testimony of God’s Saving Grace) Ecc 3:1, 11 To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heavens: He has made everything beautiful in His time... Life has many seasons and only God is able to make everything beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Child (Directions To His House)

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2003

Uplifting message for all people. Making their relation to God and Christ ever closer.

My Child (Directions to His House) Wednesday, March 19, 2003 You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psa 139:1 KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psa 139:2 KJV) Thou knowest my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-3

The Heart Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

No one claims to be adequate for the task of even explaining this beatitude. Preachers apologize for their audacity in even presuming to try and preach on this text.

Two soldiers were on a transport going overseas. Standing on the deck they gazed out across the vast expanse of water. One who had never been near the ocean said, "That's the most water I've ever seen in all my life. Did you ever see so much water?" His companion responded, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2020

We are going to examine this psalm as if it was written by godly King Hezekiah. After David, he was the greatest king ever to sit upon the throne of Judea. He did more to bring the nation back to God than any other king.

April 12, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 42 A psalm of David. Psalm 42 (KJV) 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist