Sermons on God Opens Hearts:

Seeking The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

God delights in prayer that seeks God's heart, not God's handouts.

This morning we’re going to deal with the topic of prayer. And I’m pretty sure that my task this morning, although it is not easy, is actually pretty simple. But let me ask you a few questions just to confirm that: • How many of you think you pray enough? So it looks like I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Beat Of God Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

The message focuses on the story of the prodigal son.

The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker / February 24, 2002 / Luke 15:11-24 Over the last four weeks, we have been in a series called "Love Stories". We have examined "The Best of R + B", the story of Ruth and Boaz; we’ve glanced at Solomon’s passion; and marveled at Hosea’s love for his wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of A Man Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2003

This is an introductory sermon for the book of Romans. I am looking at the heart of Paul

INTRODUCTION • It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. In many cases that can be a true statement. A sword put in the hands of another person has the power to take life, but the sword does not have the power to truly change a life. • The pen put in the wrong hands can destroy a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

God blesses a life which is lived in pursuit of him.

What is God looking for in a person or a church he can use in a mighty way? Why does it seem that God blesses one person, or church more than another? When I refer to being blest I am not referring to financial or numerical blessing but to a spiritual blessing, an outpouring of God’s Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 9, 2007

A different look at the book of Jonah. A look at how Jonah, through his journey, found the heart of God. It is Jonah from a different perspective. Also discusses whether or not God changes his mind.

The heart of God: Jonah 3:1-4:10 Jonah 3 1And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Opens The Door? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To encourage persistent prayer and faith in God's promise of answering, emphasizing the importance of subordinating our will to God's.

Good morning, family of God. Today, we're diving into a beautiful passage from the book of Matthew that I believe will resonate with many of us. It's a passage that speaks to the heart of our faith - the power of persistent prayer, the courage of knocking, and the promise of an open door by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Topics: Door, Open

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other

A God Listening Heart

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

We have talked about how it is important for us to yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have to be willing to go where the Spirit leads us.

A God Listening Heart I Kings 3: 7-9 (I am reading from the Message) “And now here I am: God, my God you have made me your servant, ruler of the kingdom place of my father David. I’m too young for this, a mere child! I don’t know the ropes yet, I hardly know that ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of this job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

God's Father Heart

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2013

Understanding the Fatherhood of God clarifies and brings healing to all our other relationships

The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered in unison. "Okay, dad, you get the toy." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Father Heart Of God

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 24, 2008

If your heart beats like the Father’s, you’ll love lost people too.

A several summers ago Laura and I witnessed every parent’s nightmare. As we soaked up the sun at Myrtle Beach, enjoying our annual vacation, watching Drake and Anna Gray, who were then still young enough to enjoy just playing in the sand, we noticed a man acting rather strangely. A barely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Heart Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2021

This Mother’s Day, Pastor Dennis will be looking at how we go about touching the heart of God and the three H’s of prayer that God hears.

Touching the Heart of God Luke 18:9-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other day as I was looking at the topic of prayer, this came across my desk. “A faithful Christian mother will seek to carry her children in at least three places: in her womb, in her heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, James 5:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Opening Presence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all. What have you done with this present - his presence?

When my godchildren were little, I went back to Minneapolis for Christmas every year to see them. I left the Christmas morning service just as soon as Jesus’ birthday cake was cut (I did take a piece to eat in the car) and took off for the airport. The plane was always on time and I got off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Eye Opener

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 21, 2015

There are several important eye-openers that we can gain from this miracle that will help give us a positive outlook when we face problems in our lives.

The Eye Opener John 9:1-11 Over the past several weeks we’ve been looking at the miracles recorded in the Gospel of John so that we can see how Jesus’ can make our impossible situations possible. This week, however, I want to skip over the fifth miracle of Jesus walking on water since ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Opening To Revelation Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

the opening of revelation

Revelation 1:1-20, “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him concerning the events that will happen soon. An angel was sent to God’s servant John so that John could share the revelation with God’s other servants. John faithfully reported the word of God and the testimony of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible