Sermons on A Man After Gods Heart:

The Strange History Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

A warning to those who wander from the path of the LORD.

THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE MAN OF GOD 1 Kings 13:1-32 ‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death’ (Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25). This strange episode, in the midst of the Jeroboam cycle in the books of Kings, demonstrates the interplay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plans Of Man And Purposes Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2015

A man’s plans may be one thing (Proverbs 16:9), but it is God’s purposes that prevail (Proverbs 19:21).

MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in his own sight’ (Judges 21:25). Anarchy ruled, and God disciplined His people through cycles of invasion, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of God Seeks The Lost

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 13, 2007

The mission of God is to search for those who are spiritually lost or living under a false theology. God sought out Adam and Eve, invited the children of Israel to join him in his mission and so does Jesus. Jesus confronts the Pharisees with parables re

In Jesus Holy Name September 16, 2007 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer Lutheran “The Heart of God Seeks the Lost” Scores of tiny figures moving up and down the rubble, back and forth. It’s hard to see the ground beneath them. They came from all over America. Like an army of ants, they worked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Glory And Man's Dominion Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD DESIGNED SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT MAN TO REIGN OVER THE EARTH IN MAJESTY

BIG IDEA: GOD DESIGNED SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT MAN TO REIGN OVER THE EARTH IN MAJESTY I. (:1-2) GOD REIGNS IN MAJESTY A. His Intrinsic Majesty “O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth, Who hast displayed Thy splendor above the heavens!” B. His Rightful Dominion over all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

City Of Man - City Of God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 13 - Just as Augustine writes about the perils of the journey on the way to the City of God - the Israelites also took their eyes off the prize. But God accompanied them and fed them - just as He does for us.

Augustine of Hippo – or simply, St. Augustine – is one of the great thinkers with which the Church has been blessed. His influence on Christian thought has been profound. Since Martin Luther was first an Augustinian monk – St. Augustine’s influence even touches us today as 21st century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

This passage shows God's heart for people to know and put their faith in him.

Background to passage: The people of Israel have been wandering around the desert for 40 years, Moses has died, Joshua has been commissioned and encouraged. The people have been given a charge and accepted. Rahab hid and made a deal with the spies. The people have come to the encampment on the east ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Mere Man

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

In God’s eyes, there is no such thing as a mere man.

Title: A Mere Man? Text: 1 Cor 3:1 – 9 MP: In God’s eyes, there is no such thing as a mere man As summer begins to wind down, I don’t know about you, but I find it so hard to concentrate – to keep my focus. I can tell you that in my other job right now, work that is usually overflowing and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Answered In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 25, 2006

Everything that we see in creation is an expression of the heart of God. Because before it existed the only place it could be seen was in the heart of God. Miracles for you and for the world are still hid in the heart of God. We need to get these out of H

IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz Today I want us to remember that God created the world in Six days. Out of nothing He spoke every thing into existence. It is in fact the worlds birthday according to Jewish tradition today “Rosh Hashanah” 5767. Everything that we see in creation is an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees Our Hearts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

God calls us to honest, wholehearted integrity—living openly before Him and others—because true freedom and joy are found in sincerity, not in appearances.

Some passages ease into our living rooms like an old friend, and some step onto the front porch and ring the bell with urgency. Acts 5 is one of those moments. It invites us to sit still, to listen closely, and to remember that God cares about what we hold in our hands and what we hide in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Topics: Lying, Integrity

Joseph, An Obedient Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The first of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

Pastor Todd Coget tells the story of a small-town church in upstate New York who had had a rector (or pastor) in that church for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community. After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest. It was his first church; he had a great desire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the profound truth of Jesus Christ as our only Savior, the rest we can find in Him, and the danger of rejecting Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into the beautiful and powerful words of Isaiah 9:6. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Rest, Christ

The Man Who Obeyed God Series

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 21, 2012

What makes it possible for us to obey God? From the example of a man who chose to obey the Lord we learn 3 vital principles of obedience.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO OBEYED GOD” Acts 9:10-19 10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." 11 So the Lord said to him, "Arise and go to the street called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is My Heart Open To God? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 14, 2019

Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019

Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019 Intro A belated welcome into the New Year. Our planet has completed it’s rotation around the sun…and we are now on a fresh start. It gives us the opportunity to consider how we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Saves A Tormented Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2017

The story of a demon-possessed girl’s salvation in Acts 16 cautions us about dabbling in the occult, exposes the real motives of the purveyors of evil and teaches us that true salvation is accompanied by life transformation.

God Saves a Tormented Heart Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 30, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man For The White House

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004

Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31

Denomination: Baptist