Sermons on A Heart Empowered:

Lesson 1: Emotions Of The Heart

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 26, 2007

The emotions of the heart can be strong and even deceitful, but they can also point towards salvation.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Emotions of the Heart September 23, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Heart Ready To Listen? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 15, 2008

This passage looks at the parable of the four soils in Luke 8 - our attitudes will determine whether we hear from God and whether the Word will be received in good soil and reproduce fruit in our lives.

Acknowledgement - Rick Warren, Saddleback Church Today we’re beginning a new series "How to Hear God’s Voice". o One of the most basic claims of Christianity is that God speaks to people. All through the Bible you see the phrase, "And God said or The word of the Lord came to ……………….." o There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

It’s A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life.

IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:20-23 20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23Keep thy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Take To Heart God's Frustration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2008

Take to Heart God’s Frustration 1) Over those who are careless 2) Over those who care less

Three years ago the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover” and local volunteers demolished an old home in Lake City, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. In six days they replaced it with a mini-mansion while its owners were having fun at Disneyland. When Milton and Patricia Harper returned from Mickey’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"How To Heal A Wounded Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 11, 2008

One of Satan’s ways of attacking God’s people is through woundedness. Therefore, we must learn how to let God heal our hearts.

In our passage for today, the writer of Hebrews speaks to us about spiritual warfare. You might ask, “Where do you get that? Isn’t this passage one about holy living and getting along with others?” Well, we understand that the writer is emphasizing an aspect of the believer’s spiritual warfare by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed List:: Cravings Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 20, 2008

2nd in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Cravings of the Heart Luke 6 17-20a; 21a; 25a Dr. Michael Snow August 17, 2008 I want to begin this morning with a little quiz. I want to see if all of our contemporary advertising really works. See if you can identify the following products by their advertising slogans. Easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Prayer Is A Heart Thing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

There are five areas that we must examine to see if our attitude is affecting the powrer of our prayers.

Faith in Prayer is a Heart Thing John 1:13-14 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction The son of God, Jesus Christ came to this earth so that we might fully understand God almighty. He walked on this earth in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction - God's Heart For You Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 16, 2009

Understanding God’s heart for the world has begin by understanding what God thinks about each of us and how he asks us to live.

I am really excited this year about our theme which is “God’s Heart for the World.” Most everyone knows John 3:16 in that it says, “For God loved the…world…so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that…everyone…who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” As much as so many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Him With An Honest Heart.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2009

Psalm 15:1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? ❶ Seeing the Hill ❷ Climbing The Hill ❸ View From the Hill ❹ Living On The Hill

Psalm 24:3-4 - Wed night Sept 9 - On Capitol Hill - Joint session of Congress- President Obama denied that health care legislation would provide free coverage for illegal immigrants - Joe Wilson Rep. congressman from South Carolina yelled, "You lie!" Another Hill ❶ Seeing the Hill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Heart New York Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

We examine Christ’s command to give up everything... even if that includes our home.

We all know the motto of New York City. It is on every single T-shirt in the city. I HEART NY. And since then, there have been about a million people who have stolen this idea and design. Everything from God to monkeys. If somebody loves it, there is probably a shirt that says I HEART ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

I Heart Cell Phone Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 20, 2009

As we discuss things that we love more than God, we take a look at our love of our cell phones.

We started a new series last week called I HEART. We talked about New York. New York’s slogan is I HEART NEW YORK. There are hundreds of different things to love about New York… shopping, food, tourist attractions, sports, tall buildings… pretty much everything. But the slogan was written by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Heads, Cold Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2008

Anger drains us when it is either displaced or misplaced. But when we learn to replace it with a relationship to Christ, it becomes energizing.

One day when Margaret and I were college students, she said, “I think you ought to know that the deacons are going to ask for our pastor’s resignation.” We were members of the same church and had shared in appreciation for the thoughtful, exciting sermons our pastor brought us week by week. But ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Look Into The Heart Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2008

Through the pages of His Word, we can look into the heart of God! -- And what a big-hearted God we have!

Take a Look into the Heart of God Matthew 14:13-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 2, 2008 *There have been amazing advances in technology in our lifetime. MRI’s allow doctors to look inside our bodies in a way that would have boggled the mind 100 years ago. It boggles my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008

this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Home In God's Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 6, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if Hosea were speaking; his mixed feelings of anger and compassion toward Gomer become the clue for understanding God’s feelings about Israel.

It had been a hard day in the fields. The sun had beat down without mercy on my back. Twice or three times, my team of oxen had stumbled and I had had to stop and help them up out of the miry clay, lest they break their legs and be useless. I’ve always found that it’s not hard to stop and care for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist