Sermons on Willing Heart:

Uphold The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 22, 2025

Truth is not an expression of heart or feeling alone from within us. Truth can neither be expressed as an idea alone.

UPHOLD THE TRUTH Truth is not an expression of heart or feeling alone from within us. Truth can neither be expressed as an idea alone. Truth can be found in the Bible, but there are people who object such truth. The wrong understanding and interpretation of the Bible will lead people far away from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service For Gavin Xavier Sanford

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 7, 2019

I delivered this eulogy in 2014 at the memorial service of my nieces baby boy who died a few days after birth. Thought I’d share it. I hope it blesses you.

In times like these the first question we often ask is “Why?” And that’s a legitimate question that we’re going to answer here today. But first, let’s deal with what some people believe are the reasons why we are here today. During times like these, I’ve heard ministers say “God needed another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Psalm 103:10-12, Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Joy

Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003

What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians 3 What Did Paul Suffer For?

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020

Paul suffered selflessly over the course of his ministry. Let's see how he suffered, what he suffered for, and ask ourselves if we are willing to do the same.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 15 May 2020 What did Paul suffer for? Introduction In Ephesians 3, Paul mentions his suffering for the Lord, but more importantly, why he was willing to undergo that suffering. He was suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Over his ministry, he was beaten, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parties Arraigned And Sentenced Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2018

The question God put to the woman was, WHAT IS THIS THAT THOU HAST DONE? "Will you admit your guilt and confess your sin? And will you agree with me that it was an evil thing you did?’’

August 2, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.5: The Parties Arraigned and Sentenced. Gen. 3.8-21 (KJV) 8And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Upon God

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

Waiting is not doing anything; it is preparing our hearts. And as we are obedient to God, God is going to bless that moment of our waiting.

Years ago I came across a verse that said, “…and there is grace in the wilderness,” and I just about died. I’ve heard people say, “You know, I am in the wilderness. What a horrible place to be.” Well, there are many times when we are in the wilderness that God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

3 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-III—Hebrews 10:26-31 Attention: Although he was a qualified meteorologist, Hopkins ran up a terrible record of forecasting for the TV news program. He became something of a local joke when a newspaper began keeping a record of his predictions & showed that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

O Woman, Great Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2020

Cleansing the heart and intentions is way more important than ceremonial washing of hands, even in the time of COVID-19

20th Sunday in Course 2020 My ancestors came mostly from Ireland, although the coat of arms we display in our home, that says “Cunningham,” is actually Scottish. I suppose that confirms the British suspicion that the Irish tend toward appropriating the property of others. Nonetheless, the fact ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7, Romans 11:13-32, Matthew 15:21-28, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

A Garrison Of The Philistines

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 10, 2012

1 Sam 10:5 speaks of a garrison of the Philistines on the Hill of God. This is a message about strongholds of the enemy in the hearts of believers.

The Garrison of the Philistines Text 1Sa 10:5 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where [is] the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Burning Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010

The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Win As Many As Possible

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2025

If we look at the world as the Lord does, we will, like the apostle Paul, see every person as one for whom Christ died, a person whom the Lord loves and desires to be in His family.

Alba 6-29-2025 WIN AS MANY AS POSSIBLE I Corinthians 9:19-23 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Plight Of Loneliness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2024

Loneliness could be defined as a feeling of sadness within the heart, because one has no loving friendships, relationships or company.

Taylor Caldwell, a female American novelist once remarked: “I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 147:3, John 14:18

Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2011

Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride!

The Upside Down Kingdom May 29, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride! Focus Passage: Mark 9:33-37 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist