Sermons on Heart Of A Disciple:

“being” In Relation To The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 28, 2014

Sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. This sermon talks about 4 practical things believers should BE that will facilitate spiritual development.

“Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh September 28, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Heart

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jul 12, 2022

The Prodigal son was blessed to have a father whose heart was filled with love for him and knew the heart of God. He knew his son's heart and he imparted God's heart to him. Know your child's heart, show your heart and impart God's heart.

Fathers’ Day 2022 Theme: A Father’s Heart Text: Luke 15:11-32 focus on verse 24 11 “… A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Laughter Is The Best Medicine?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 27, 2021

Really? Nowhere in the bible, the WORD OF GOD, can anyone see this fact. But this fact stays the same: Proverbs 17:22 A happy heart is good medicine {and} a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Really? Nowhere in the bible, the WORD OF GOD, can anyone see this fact. But this fact stays the same: Proverbs 17:22 A happy heart is good medicine {and} a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Happy heart or a glad heart is good medicine. Someone's making it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is On My Heart This Christmas

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 24, 2007

What really is the point of being a Christian at Christmas time? What really is the point at all? Let me share what God has been working in my heart and life of late. Perhaps He will speak to you as well.

What Is On My Heart This Christmas – 2007 Selected Scriptures As most of you know, I had surgery a couple of days ago. The procedure went well and my recovery is going as expected. My wife is taking very good care of me and making sure that I have what I need and that I’m not over-doing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Heart New York Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

We examine Christ’s command to give up everything... even if that includes our home.

We all know the motto of New York City. It is on every single T-shirt in the city. I HEART NY. And since then, there have been about a million people who have stolen this idea and design. Everything from God to monkeys. If somebody loves it, there is probably a shirt that says I HEART ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

"Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sees Our Hearts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2015

To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST knows our hearts that it's full of evil and malice and yet in spite of all of these, He loved us and gave Himself for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you think about JESUS? Yes. I'm focused on Him. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001

When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

(Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Work At It With All Your Heart

Contributed by Rich Shockley on Jul 5, 2003

In a world that more and more turns from God, we must be more and more dedicated to the cause of Christ...but how can we survive the journey to heaven? What does it take for us to be survivors?

A. Mt. Everest a. May 29, 1953 – Mt. Everest was conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary i. An amazing feat ii. Made mankind collectively stand up and take notice iii. It had been tried by so many before…and so many had died. iv. It had been attempted by so many before…and nearly 100 years after Everest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Hearts And Dog Tired

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

The day of salvation has come. We must not hardened our hearts to the gospel.

Hard Hearts and Dog Tired Hebrews 3:7-19 Several years ago local radio stations throughout California ran a request for a thief who had earlier that morning stolen a VW Bug to immediately contact the local police authorities. What the thief did not know was that the owner of the VW Bug had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Holiness

Is Your Heart Sitting Down?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 10, 2001

The peace of God-- its importance and how to acquire it.

Is Your Heart Sitting Down? Col 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, A Total Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The fourth of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) Do you know that three months from today is Christmas Eve? (2) And yes, three months tomorrow is Christmas! When I realized this, I did some research and came across this humorous and poignant story about two things that go together – Christmas and Kids. (3) ‘A group of first graders decided ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Church Of God

God Speaks To Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 16, 2018

When one becomes too busy to read the Bible, meditate and pray; business becomes the unrivaled archenemy of spiritual authenticity and a god to that person! To find out how to slow down to hear the voice of God please read this sermon

God Speaks to our Hearts Psalms 46:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 God is speaking but are you listening? While we would all like to say, “if God spoke to me I would hear Him,” how often does the noise of this high paced, frantic world we live in drown out the gentle ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013

When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-6

Denomination: Methodist