Sermons on Upright Heart:

Most Famous Of Them All

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 5, 2025

As we acknowledge that Christ is the most famous of them all, what should be our heart’s desire? What should we be doing?

“Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. And Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting, Rejoicing, Renewal

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 2, 2025

This Psalm was carefully constructed by the writer to tune their hearts back to God so that they could sing His praises once again

Reflecting, Rejoicing, Renewal Psalm 111:1-10 29 Dec 2024 Today, the last Sunday of 2024, we thought we could take time for reflection, rejoicing, and in prayer for the new year. As we reflect on God’s character and His hand in our lives it is a reason for rejoicing. But God doesn’t want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Guest

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 11, 2002

The ministry of the Holy Spirit, especially in the heart of the unbeliever.

The Holy Guest John 16:1-16 1 "All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Outbreak

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 12, 2002

To promote a heart for evangelism in the youth of our churches.

OUTBREAK Masterpiece Student Outreach ~ Student Service ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2002 OPENING ILLUSTRATION NICOLE ALAIMO - "Hi! I am Nicole Alaimo from ABC News. It is a saturday night and I am right now in Valley Stream, NY. This quit urban village has been infected by an OUTBREAK. Officials are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24, Acts 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Andrew Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2003

Our hearts long for a genuine encounter with Christ.

John 1:35-42 Andrew Encountering Christ in the Book of John #2 Introduction There’s a man in the Bible with whom most of us are very familiar. His name was Simon Peter. Peter was a successful commercial fisherman before he became a disciple of the Lord Jesus. Although there were twelve disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003

Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise And Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003

A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

The Kenneled Dog

Contributed by David Tijerina on Nov 30, 2001

There are dogs in the kennel of the heart of men raging to escape.

The Kenneled Dog II Ki 8:13 13 So Hazael said, "But what is your servant-- a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." 1. The Hidden Dog A. Elisha’s Glory a. Elisha here in our text is at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Have Been Secured By The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

The Holy Spirit works faith in our hearts.

Fellow redeemed children of God and co-heirs of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord, How much are you willing to pay? How much can you put away? These are questions that an investment counselor inevitable will ask. He will ask you to figure out your estimated worth and your annual estimated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Under The Wings Of God Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Callousing Of The North American Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001

Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things To Remember

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A message to prepare hearts for the Lord’s Supper

"SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER" Observing the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 6:9-14 I. OUR PAST PROBLEMS (1 Cor 6:9-10) A. We Were Excluded (6:9a) B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The KOG is the reign of God in the hearts of people.

Thesis: The KOG is the reign of God in the hearts of people. Intro.: 1. Last Sunday PM we asked the question, "Who is a Christian?" a. Many are asking this question. 1) Used to have neat, tidy answer--not anymore. 2) Past: Only members of churches of Christ (cf. joke!). b. Illust. Em Griffin, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-12

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist