Sermons on Whole Heartedly:

Do You Really Love God?

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

Do you really love God? Here He’s requiring the whole self-surrender of your whole being to God.

Do You Really Love God? Deut. 6: 4,5 Let’s set the scene here. The people of Israel have just been liberated form Egypt. They’re between Egypt and Canaan, the Promised land. The Ten Commandments have already been given to Moses by God. The scene at Kadesh- Barnea has already passed where, because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

So Much To Say, So Few Words Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

This sums up the life of Jesus, as seen thru the Apostles’ Creed: His cradle, His cross, His crown.

So Much to Say, So Few Words - Philippians 2:5-11 Billy Sunday, a great preacher from the early 1900’s, once said: “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Owning God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Now, let me draw you towards our text in Genesis this morning by asking if you have considered the high cost of blessings. Does that strike you as a strange thought? Blessings are free, right? No, they are not. Blessings come with a price tag

The High Cost of Owning God’s Blessings A couple of years ago, a little book became a best-seller. Bruce Wilkinson was truly blessed by the success of The Prayer of Jabez. (click to buy at CBD.com) I hope you have taken the 20 minutes required to read it! The message in the book was sound... and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of The Chicken

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

The Lord’s care is compared to that of mother hen for her young chickens when they are in danger. It is the wonder of wonders that sometimes people choose to abandon the cover of the wings of the Almighty.

THE SPIRIT OF THE CHICKEN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Mathew 23:37-38 says, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Breaking Free From Fear

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - “it Should've Took Out Your Whole Family” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2013

A time of reflection, in sowing and reaping, not knowing what value will sow and what value will reap, for vanity rules to counter-produce, as observed and experienced by preachers as they toil in the work of Christ Jesus, planting the seed of faith.

Trying Times – “IT SHOULD'VE TOOK OUT YOUR WHOLE FAMILY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013) “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thy shalt find it after many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Friends

A Whole Heart For A Holy King: Following Jesus With Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2025

To follow Jesus is not to live divided, but devoted – heart, soul, mind, and strength.

A Whole Heart for a Holy King: Following Jesus with Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Introduction: The Divided Heart of the Modern Disciple We live in an age of divided loyalties. Our attention is fractured by screens, our affections pulled in a thousand directions, our commitments negotiated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:61, Deuteronomy 6:5, James 1:22, Luke 9:23, Matthew 22:37, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Story Is Not Over

Contributed by Donavon Hill on Sep 21, 2017

This is a sermon for anyone who's followed God half-heartedly or been partially obedient. It's a message of hope from the life of Abram/Abraham. He made so many mistakes but God brought him into every promise He had ever made.

Please stand for the reading of the Word Genesis 12 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

5) We Believe In A Personal God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

Our God - is a Personal God. That means we can relate to Him and interact with Him on a very personal level. By definition, a “Person” is generally regarded as an individual who can Think, Feel and Act rationally as a living, conscious being.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In A Personal God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." INTRODUCTION Brethren, this [the Bible] covers all “Those things which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:15-17, Exodus 3:14, Psalm 104:24

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Place For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 29, 2002

There is much work to be done in God’s Kingdom. There is a place for every Christian to serve.

Matthew 9:35-38 (GWT) 35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

It's All About Me, Right?

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on John the Baptist’s imprisonment and on dealing with difficulties in our lives.

¡§Me Church¡¨ video: ¡§Imagine a church where every member is passionately, whole-heartedly and recklessly calling the shots.¡¨ (A woman says) ¡§I work a busy week and when Sunday rolls around, I¡¦m tired. How about a church service that starts when I get there?¡¨ No problem ¡V when you arrive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Remember Who You Are." Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 6, 2008

This sermon looks into the characteristics found in a true believer and calls us to put it into practice in our daily living to keep us from the deadly master of sin.

Romans:6:15 – 23. “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE!” ON THE 28TH MAY 1972 THE DUKE OF WINDSOR, THE UNCROWNED KING EDWARD 8TH DIED IN PARIS. THE SAME EVENING A TELEVISION PROGRAMME REHEARSED THE MAIN EVENTS OF HIS LIFE. EXTRACTS FROM EARLIER FILMS WERE SHOWN, WHICH HE ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

T-E-A-M

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007

We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist