Sermons on Heart Of Understanding:

Soft Heart - Hard Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 14, 2012

As humans we naturally try to do what is in our own best self interest. This doesn't always coincide with the character of God. Such is the case with divorce. Jesus shocks His men and the Pharisees with a refreshing look at relationships. As we look at th

In one of the rides at Disneyland, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, there is a holding room that resembles an archeological dig deep under a Southeast Asian jungle. A covered well sits in the center of the room with a rope extending down into the well. A sign clearly says “do not pull ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Whole Hearted Or Half Hearted?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 18, 2005

Is our service to the Lord whole or half hearted?

"WHOLE OR HALF HEARTED?" Matthew 15: 8-9 George E. Crumbly Humphrey UMC August 2005 MATTHEW 15 Most folks like to do things "Whole" heartedly. The word ("WHOLE: Complete, having nothing missing, not divided or in pieces.") Some folks like to do things "Half" heartedly. The word ("HALF: One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Our Heart’s Desire

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 14, 2017

A sermon looking at how God gives us the desires of our hearts from Psalm 37

Our Heart’s Desire Psalm 37 God is far more interested in what lies within our heart than all the externals we try to add, that is, our image. And if we’re honest about it we’re more interested in the image we project, because we think it covers up what’s really going on inside. In this world we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Deceitful Heart Or Pure Heart

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2020

The Lord said through Jeremiah that the heart is deceitful above all things and Jesus said blessed are the pure in heart? Can both be true. Can the Lord change one into the other?

Deceitful Heart or Pure Heart? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Jeremiah 17:1, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 7:7-24, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 73:1, Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 36:26, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 18:18-30, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 24:37, Genesis 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE HEART OF THE MATTER IS THE MATTER OF THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Kingdom Heart Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2008

Part 3 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the importance of the heart when it comes to the way we live and make choices.

The Kingdom Heart Part 3 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 17, 2008 People live from the heart. We just do. We were meant to. God created us to be people with emotions, with feelings, and those feelings were intended to guide us into living the “good” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-48

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Heart Vs. Hardness Of Heart And The Transformation Of The Heart

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the transformation of the heart, examining the contrast between a spiritual heart and a hardened heart.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of guarding our hearts, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). However, the Bible also teaches us that our hearts can become hardened, leading to spiritual blindness and separation from God. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-8, Exodus 4:21

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Heart For What's On God's Heart Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007

If we are to become a missions oriented church we must have a heart for the things that are on God’s heart.

Most of us want to make some sort of difference in the world. How can we do this? Matthew 9.35-38 35a. JESUS WENT THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES - not just his home town "Shouldn’t we reach our own backyard first?" ILL: Brisbane City Church: building a hospital in Uganda, also reaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship Is Our Heart Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about authentic worship.

As I mentioned last week, worship is a broad term. It is often misunderstood. I want to come back to Rick Warren’s definition given in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, “Anything you do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship.” That’s a boiled down definition of worship. What happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worshipping Hearts Are Willing Hearts Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

First in a series on sharing our faith. Prompted by the title of Pippert’s book.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part One—Worshipping Hearts are Willing Hearts Isaiah 6:1-8 Sunday, July 22, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee If you could meet anyone personally who would it be? The story is told about President James A. Garfield’s first Sunday in Washington after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009

I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman

Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman…well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dull Hearts Or Resurrected Hearts? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2017

We are all called to be either on the playing field battling for good against the forces of evil, or coaching or cheerleading or passing out the water to the players.

Thursday of 16th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel One would think that with all the smoke and lightning, and the other marvels that manifest God’s presence to the people of Israel, the last thing they would do after the Sinai event is to let their hearts grow dull. But that’s human nature, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

My Home In God's Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 6, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if Hosea were speaking; his mixed feelings of anger and compassion toward Gomer become the clue for understanding God’s feelings about Israel.

It had been a hard day in the fields. The sun had beat down without mercy on my back. Twice or three times, my team of oxen had stumbled and I had had to stop and help them up out of the miry clay, lest they break their legs and be useless. I’ve always found that it’s not hard to stop and care for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist