Sermons on Upright Heart:

Answer The Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 15, 2023

Jesus is knocking at the door of our heart. In the house of our heart there are things we don’t want him to see. But Jesus comes to bring us great things. On top of that he wants to have fellowship with us today and forever.

You hear a knock on the front door of your house. Or you hear the doorbell ring in your home. What thoughts go through your mind as you head toward the front door? What emotions do you typically feel? Like so many situations in life the answers to those questions depend on the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrificial Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 23, 2023

These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.

Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Hosting God

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 26, 2024

On the outside, Abraham's tent was a small tent, but his heart inside was a big enough resting place to host the God of the universe. Abraham's heart hosted God, whom the entire universe itself is not sufficient to host.

Then the Lord appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. Genesis 18:1 On the outside, Abraham's tent was a small tent, but his heart inside was a big enough resting place to host the God of the universe. Abraham's heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1

Arise And Walk (2)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 31, 2009

ARISE AND WALK. Rising up from the bondage of sin. Now we need to know HOW to walk. God will instruct and teach the sinner in the way. A spiritual revival that comes to the heart and stems to the feet of life.

ARISE AND WALK (2) RISE UP AND WALK By William Akehurst, HSWC Build up your faith. Arise and Walk. ARISE FROM THE PIT AND WALK IN THE LIGHT A spiritual revival that comes to the heart and stems to the feet of life. Psalm 25 At the phone center, People are calling out to Receive Christ, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Signs Of Conversion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

Conversion is not a mere human decision but a divine work that leaves lasting evidence. It brings a new heart, a changed life, a love for God and others, a hunger for spiritual things, and a life of obedience.

TRUE SIGNS OF CONVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting Texts: Acts 3:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 6:4 INTRODUCTION: Conversion is not just an emotional decision or a mere religious ritual—it is a radical transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:20

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Peter On The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 14, 2002

The real miracle was greater than the catch of fish; Jesus had captured Peter’s heart.

Hats off to Luke for bringing his readers exclusive coverage of this great story. Jesus had attracted a crowd eager to hear a Word from God. When the Word of God is spoken with clarity, passion and conviction, it always draws a crowd. Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Commitment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Half-hearted attempts at life and relationships lead us to frustration, but wholeheartedness brings true prosperity.

Whole Heartedness 20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives! Do You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2002

We study how the heart of God loves to give! We must take on His Nature.

GOD GIVES! DO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in a two part series. TEXT: Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock: for it is your Father’s good pleasure to GIVE YOU the kingdom. John 3:16 For God so loved the world THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY begotten son Mat. 6:11 Give us this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding The Entrance Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

the Christian must guard the entrance of his heart from Satan, who seeks to destroy the sheep

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week One: Guarding the Entrance. (10:1-21) I. Introduction. A. I once worked as a Loss Control Manager at a major retail establishment. Part of my duties were to observe the night cleaning crew to make sure that they were doing their job and not pilfering the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Me

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 24, 2001

A MESSAGE THAT APPEALS TO THE HEART OF A SINNER TO ACCEPT JESUS INTO THEIR LIFE. CAN BE USED FOR EASTER OR SALVATION MESSAGE

REMEMBER ME LUKE 22:14-20 (19) I. REMEMBER ME A. Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s supper or communion is a special occasion B. The point I want to bring out for this message it that Jesus is basically saying “Remember Me” C. God knows the heart of man and how prone we are to forget Him. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Year Hope Died

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

When hope dies we need a fresh vision of God, a transformation of the heart and a mission to the world.

Most of us who were old enough to understand at the time can remember where we were on November 22, 1963. President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade was on its way to a luncheon in downtown Dallas. The president and his wife were sitting in the back of an open convertible, and Governor and Mrs. John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Mindset Of True Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002

Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002

Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Holiness