Sermons on God Knows The Heart:

Pure In Heart

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened.

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God – Matthew 5:8 It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened. Samuel learned this lesson when he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

A Cheerful Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 4, 2012

God’s Proverbs instructs us in how God wants us to live. These Proverbs teach us that God has designed us to function better when we are cheerful. Even our physical & emotional health is effected by our spiritual mood.

A CHEERFUL HEART PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 In the Bible the heart can be the center or focus of passions; the center of the thought processes and even the spring of conscience. Heart, in fact, is associated with what is now meant by the thinking, the will, and the emotions of personal life. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

It Is A Heart Issue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

The heart of the problem is a heart issue. it is a heart that is far from God and th solution is a heart back to God.

It is a Heart issue Ezekiel 36:20-37 Introduction- Good Morning church Happy you decided to join us as we gather together. I am hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. If I said that this world is a mess and in chaos, not be too many people would disagree. If I try to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008

Whether you made a commitment years ago or have yet to accept Him into your life, there always remains much more to learn about His nature and ways.

How Can I Really Get to Know God? : Hosea 6:6 Introduction: Did you know that God wants to show you more of Himself everyday? Are you seeking after God with all your strength? Does your time with the Lord reenergize you or does it feel more like a ritualistic experience? Repeatedly in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

That We May Flourish

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2006

God wants us to flourish. We plead dryness, incompleteness, or sin, but in the tiny infant of Bethlehem strengthening is coming. Hillandale Baptist Church, Adelphi, MD

I am persuaded that we are intended by our Creator to flourish. He created us to blossom and to grow. God wants our lives to be colorful, joyful, full. I am convinced that God does not intend for us to live like miserable little mice, afraid of our own shadows, scurrying for cover every time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Heart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 10, 2013

David was a repented man, he was a man after God's own heart; and God sought him out.

Quotes: A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. - Thomas Carlyle A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela A loving heart is the truest wisdom. - Charles Dickens The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Nov 1, 2008

When we understand that the Lord desires for us to come to Him with “unveiled faces,” completely open, honest, and unvarnished, a wonderful transformation begins to take place and we begin to see things as they really are.

A college student had two problems common to many: low grades and no money. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t look kindly on her dilemma she devised an ingenious plan to soften the blows of reality and wrote this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know how I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart Of Prayer

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 7, 2009

The object of prayer is not the point of prayer - the fellowship with God is and it is in that fellowship, that co-laboring with Christ in prayer, that God works.

Those who do not believe do not pray. This is a good functional definition of faith. Faith prays, unbelief does not. - John Hardin How should we pray?
 Follow Jesus’ example - Lk.5:16, 6:12.
 Follow Jesus’ format: Mt.6:5-13 - "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wising Up In A Dumbed-Down World Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

In a world where being undecided is a badge of honor, how do we learn to make wise decisions?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2008

The greatest man or woman of God can perform the most menial tasks willingly. Plus, the most lowly of jobs can actually be the most mighty works for God if you combine two things: wisdom and God’s Spirit. Learn how it worked in the life of Stephen.

In a lot of ways chapters 6 and 7 mirror the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, chosen to serve, healed and performed miracles while contending with the intransigent religious leadership and preaching the gospel, then was arrested and tried for attacking Moses (supposedly) and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Angels Of God Met Him Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.”

Angels of God met him….. Life of Jacob – Part 2 Genesis 32:1 “….and the angels of God met him. “ There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Help My Church? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

Today from this passage in the book of 1 Peter we want to take this passage and apply it to a larger theme of servant-hood, and answer the question “How can I help my Church?” this is a message on serving.

How can I help My Church? 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduction What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God – Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God – Immanuel – God With Us. Looking at the wonderful nature of his gift at Christmas.

Getting to Know God – Immanuel – God With Us I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. It is a great time of year isn’t it. Time that we can spend with family and friends. Deanna and I had a great time in Brisbane, catching up with old friends and with our families. We enjoyed some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do God's Will, Know Gods Doctrine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show that when we do GOD's will according to His WORDS, we can know false from true doctrines.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD's WORDS? Yes, It's the ultimate proof that GOD exists and we can have relationship with JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we do GOD's will according to His WORDS, we can know false from true doctrines. IV. TEXT: John ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal