Sermons on Heart And Will:

"The Guarded Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004

We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Judgment On Our Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2004

For our Remembrance Sunday, when we recall church members deceased during the past year. Memories that are all positive or all positive leave judgment on our hearts. The gospel means that we learn and rejoice from them, but recognize that their lives we

The way in which we remember those who have gone before us can either empower us or it can disempower us. The way in which we grieve for those we have loved and lost can either enable us to greater things, or it can disable us and hold us back. It all depends on what we do with the judgment that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tender Heart Of God

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

God watches over us with a tender heart. This is a great nursing home sermon or Bible study.

THE TENDER HEART OF GOD Isaiah 49:15 (KJV) 15Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. I.THE EAGLE THAT FLUTTERETH (9-14) Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (KJV) 11As an eagle stirreth up her nest, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Baptist

#3: The Heart Of The Worshiper Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#3 of 7 on Worship. This looks at our attitudes in worship.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #3: The Heart of the Worshiper We are continuing our study of worship. Today we will be looking some at the heart of the worshiper. A lot of times when we talk about worship we focus on what we do. But when we look at the Bible, that was often the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping An Open Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Continue hearing what the Lord has to teach us about HOPE.

Introduction: Continue in hearing what the Lord has to teach us about hope. As a means of review and introduction…I want to begin by distinguishing three types of hope. Those based on… · Promises (of God) – “He will…” (Anchor) Began on Easter Sunday… the resurrection of Jesus Christ is our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"The Heart Of The Matter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2004

We are to have mutual love for one another.

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Don Henley has a song in which he sings: “I’ve been trying to get down To the heart of the matter But my will gets weak And my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words in this passage.

“COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:1-31 There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words we have just read in this passage. One of the reasons being is that they are eternal truths. They will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hearts Of Jesus Followers

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Jesus chose his followers through the QUALITY OF THEIR HEARTS

Jesus chose his followers through the QUALITY OF THEIR HEARTS [How did Jesus look for His followers?] I. Jesus looked for a person with an OPEN HEART(vs.1-4) A. A person who was around Him …people crowding around Him (v.1a) B. A person who listened to Him …listening to the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A True Giver

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004

GOD LOOKED AT THE GIVER ACCORDING TO THE ATTITUDE OF THE HEART.

IN ISRAEL THERE IS NO LEGAL PROVISION MADE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WIDOWS. BUT THEY WERE LEFT DEPENDENT PARTLY ON THE AFFECTION OF RELATIVES, ESPECIALLY THE OLDEST SON WHOSE BIRTHRIGHT OR EXTRA SHARE OF THE PROPERTY IMPOSED THIS DUTY UPON HIM. I. GOD LOOKED FOR A PERSON WHO GIVE INCOMPARABLY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist