Sermons on A Heart That Follows:

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Heart For The Poor

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Matthew 25:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Our Prayers Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 15, 2010

Continuing the series on the Lord's Prayer, this sermon looks at the heart or foundation of all our prayers ... Our Father in Heaven.

"Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hope-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2011

In this sermon based on a chapter from Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus, we learn how to have a hope-filled heart like Jesus.

Introduction: A. Peter Robinson, former speech writer for Ronald Reagan, wrote a book titled How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life. 1. Robinson relates a lunch meeting he held with Edwin Meese, who had served in many official capacities within the Reagan administration, including Attorney ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of True Stewardship

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2011

We give and we give to this and to that... we take up offerings and write out tithe checks, but what is the most important aspect about giving? In our story today we find 2 people whose heart was NOT right when giving to God and they are harshly dealt wit

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2011 Date Preached: October 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon On Stewardship Sermon Title: The Heart of True Stewardship Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-11 [ESV] 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Ninth and final message in this series. The Parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates that misunderstanding the heart of the Father keeps us from experiencing His mercy.

This morning we’ll conclude our nine week journey through some of the parables that Jesus told. Before we began this series I thought I had a pretty good handle on these mostly familiar parables. And there is no doubt that much of my previous understanding of these parables has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Establish Your Hearts Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 11 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

We are officially 21 days away from Christmas morning. Anyone NOT have their Christmas tree up by now? Everyone else look around and take note of these people that might not love Jesus. We are officially in the thick of the Christmas season which I can’t even imagine given that it was just summer ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Happiness Of A Hungry Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

Look at Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

The Happiness of a Hungry Heart As Jesus continues to communicate the blessings that come from beatitude living, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far. Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Almighty applauds us when we see our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The "Pentaristics" Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 13, 2014

Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples?

Jesus Christ on different occasions identified five characteristics that should typify His disciples and they are what I refer to as "Pentaristics". Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Heart Check

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Half Hearted And Hating It Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 29, 2014

Many times we're not overcoming the weaknesses in our lives and inhabiting the land God has given us because of the same excuses Israel made for not overcoming the land God gave them. Learn how to inhabit your inheritance!

Turn to bibles…Judges 1-2:5 Started a new series in the book of Judges. The Book of Judges begins with a series of victories and defeats that took place “After the death of Joshua”. The boundary lines for the twelve tribes had been determined years before (Josh. 13–22), ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's In The Heart Of A Believer? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some of the greatest things ever accomplished in this world have simply been accomplished because people refused to quit. A big oak tree is nothing more than an acorn that refused to give ground. It just hung on. There’s great value in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1. This letter is very autobiographical, very personal. Paul is revealing his personality, revealing his heart to them. In fact, in these verses today we are going to find the first personal pronouns “I”, “me” or “my” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have David’s Desire?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 16, 2019

We will follow whatever we desire. That was the secret of Davi'ds spiritual success. David "set his heart" and his affections on God. Because he did, he developed a hunger for God, he loved God's presence and His Word. We must set our hearts on God.

DO WE HAVE DAVID’S DESIRE? Ps. 27:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was telling about an exciting experience in Russia. His sleigh was pursued over the frozen wastes by a pack of at least a dozen famished wolves. 2. He arose and shot the foremost one, and the others stopped to devour it. But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good And Honest Heart

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016

To establish that the good and honest heart hears, receives, believes, and obeys the gospel of Christ - the seed of the kingdom. This lesson describes the type of heart that will believe and obey the gospel. It also discusses a "significant emotional event."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Sower (The Preacher) 2. The Seed (The Word of God) 3. The Soil (The Hearers) Introductory Remarks. 1. There is much warning in the bible to the hearers of the word of God. Jesus spoke: "of the wise and foolish hearers," Matthew 7:24-27. James declares: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene