Sermons on Direct Our Hearts:

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

God's Directives To Husbands Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 25, 2001

The husbands responsibility topwards his wife

Studies In The Christian Family (2) The Christian Husband Introduction We come this evening to our second of four studies in this short series on the Christian Family. In the scriptures God has given us His blueprint for a happy home-life and as part of that blueprint He sets out the primary duty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Directives To Wives Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 23, 2001

What God has to say to wives about their relationship to their husbands

Studies in The Christian Family God’s Word for Wives Introduction This evening I want to begin a short series of studies on the Christian Family based on what Paul has to say about this subject in his letters to the Churches at Ephesus and Colossae. We will of course be looking at other relevant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Headed In The Other Direction?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

What eternal punishment will be like for those not going to heaven.

“Headed in the Other Direction?” Text: Luke 16:19-31 I. Welcome II. Introduction As Jesus wrote to the church at Laodicea, we notice there is no in-between for Christians – we are either cold or hot. We’re either Christians or we’re not. We’re either saved or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going A New Direction

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

God made a covenant or contract with the Israelites. He has made contract with us too. We’ve got to follow it if we expect the blessings of God.

January 7, 2001 Deuteronomy 29:1-29 “Going a new direction” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. Some would even say that it’s a new millennium because the millennium begins with year 01 rather than year 00. How many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you have already broken them? This ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Our Life And Love

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 8, 2018

What mothers are to us in life.

MOTHERS OUR LIFE AND LOVE Ephesians 6: 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Abraham Lincoln said, ''Behind every great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism - The Prime Directive

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

Did you know that the church has been given a mission and a Prime Directive?

Back in the late 60’s, one television series I looked forward to watching, was Star Trek. In the Star Trek series Captain James Kirk led the voyages of the starship Enterprise, “Its five-year mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Drives Our Lives? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 9, 2014

What's the focus of our hearts?

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel …… We noted from the beginning of the Book that Samuel was prayed for by his mother Hannah. Samuel was dedicated to the Lord and the Lord called him to be a prophet. Later in the Book of 1 Samuel, we will be introduced to a godly man named David. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Live Rejoicing Everyday

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 9, 2017

The Bible both tells us both we are to live rejoicing every day and tells us we can live rejoicing every day.

How to Live Rejoicing Everyday Psalm 118:24 In the hymn “O Happy Day” there is a line that says this. It says, “Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day.” It’s the last part where it says “He taught me how to …. live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

God Directs Eternal Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2002

EASTER 5(B) - April 28, 2002 - Our gracious God directs His eternal salvation from Scripture to man and from man into humanity.

GOD DIRECTS ETERNAL SALVATION Acts 8:26-40 - April 28, 2002 26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2020

The secret to peace.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over this pandemic… …No control over who visits my parents… …No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking In The Right Direction

Contributed by Billy Reese on Oct 12, 2018

By His Spirit we receive power For Effective Christian Work

Looking in the Right Direction The season of focus & expectation The season of shift & direction Zechariah 4:6, & Corinthians 3:6 We find God speaking to Zerubbabel through the prophet Zechariah, I want you to tell Zerubbabel that the temple will be built by him, but it will not be, by might, nor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Live With Intent: Direction Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 4 of 4 in the Intentional Living series

“Intentional Living” Part 4 – Direction NewSong Church 03/09/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Light vs. Dark • The point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: *other

A Powerful Change In Direction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free