Sermons on Heart Obedience:

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

If we take the time to observe, we have so much to be thankful for. Even in the worst of times, we can see God and His mercy all around.

INTRODUCTION A. YOUR BLESSING 1. Think for a moment about your life – your family – your children – their family’s (if it fits). 2. What do YOU Have to be Thankful For? Anyone care to share? 3. Share with Us! B. AMERICA – 9/11 1. Trying to prepare for a Strategic Plan to accomplish our Vision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Undivided Heart

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

How we tend to have divided hearts, and how God wants us to be single-hearted for him.

The Undivided Heart (Bishopsgate, 10/99/00) 1. Introduction- discrimination; the Internet (my U6, search for ‘God’); saying ‘no’ to things- deselecting is harder than selecting; every choice you make, there are ten you don’t- imperative to get it right, then? How can we? How do we know what to say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 3, 2008

When Peter said these words. It cut to the hearts of those who heard. Will they cut to yours too?

Cut to the Heart Have you ever talked to someone who just wasn’t listening. You feel as though you are talking to a wall, unmoved and uncaring. Or even worse have you been heard and then ignored. Parents, how many times have we warned our children, not to do something or they will get hurt. No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

A Holiday Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desires Of The Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007

Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009

Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Is Forgiving

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2009

Pulpit drama monologue as if the preacher were Simon, into whose house Jesus came, and where the jar of ointment was given. An emphasis on feeling, on forgiveness,and on generosity.

Frankly, I like things cool, calm, and collected. This business of lavish public display has always bothered me. It’s just bad taste, that’s what it is, when people feel they have to hang all over each other in public. Great day, what you do see down at the market sometimes, young people so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Heart

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Question Of Heart Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 12, 2009

The life of David gives us principles for living with the heart of God

A Question of Heart 1 Samuel 8 and 16 ©Copyright January 4, 2009 Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Living With the Heart of God This morning we begin a new series of sermons which I have titled “Living with the Heart of God”. The title of the series is drawn from Acts 13:22 where David is called a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflections Of The Heart

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

God’s plan for us is that we should be, “. . . transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

John 10:1-10; 14:20; 4:14; 6:50,51 Matt. 6:19-21 Eph. 2:5,6 Rom. 8:29 1 Jn. 3:8 1 Pet. 5:8 A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

True worship is not for the weak of heart. True worship comes from a heart that is truly committed to the Lord.

Jesus declared, “Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God