Sermons on Open Your Heart:

Set Your Heart On Things Above

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2013

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” Col. 3:1-3.

Theme: Set your hearts on things above Text: Eccl. 2:18-23; Col. 3:1-11; Lk. 12:13-21 The daily routine for the average adult is sleep, eat, work, exercise and relax and occassionally a minute or two when they remember to pray. Is this how God expects us to live? This is the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Setting Your Heart On The Things Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 19, 2016

The seed principle tells us that sowing and harvesting are both our jobs.

August 21, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 8:22 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Setting Your Heart on the Things of God; The Seed Principle Part 2 We began last week on a new series on the biblical principle of sowing and reaping – the seed principle. It is a principle that God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Your Heart Be A Safe Harbor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 17, 2017

We cannot harbor love and unforgiveness at the same time

I pray that you have power back on by now or will in the VERY near future. We are all very blessed to have survived this severe storm with the truly light damage that we received. Being off from work and held captive by having no power rank high on the discomfort level. Cooking on the grill or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Thankful With All Your Heart?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 24, 2018

Short Thanksgiving message

Psalm 9: 1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1

Serving The Lord With All Your Heart

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Nov 4, 2018

Brethren I believe there is a lot to serve God for, not because of what He has done for us but because of Who He is. Our God deserve an outstanding service from us because He is the best employer and He owns the best organisation you can ever work for in the world.

The book of Romans 12:11 analysed what it means to serve God with all our heart. It basically means to be fully devoted to God. It means to show enthusiasm in the things of God and be on fire for Him. I believe having a fully devoted heart is one of the characters we need to possess as a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Joshua 24:15, Exodus 23:25-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Heart Condition Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 9, 2022

It is your heart that determines your usability. Maybe you are not the obvious choice for some position. The lesser known man who has the heart of God prevailed in the case of David. God’s principle remains the same.

When God looks at you He does not see your height or weight or any warts or blemishes. God sees your heart and He sees you for your heart. How pure is your heart before God? This is the story of the anointing of David, the king of Israel. The setting begins with King Saul. Saul took leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Christ Be Formed In Your Heart.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jan 14, 2019

My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you. (Galatians 4:19)

The Lord Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. Thus, the only way to have the dominion of his life outflow through you, is by receive Him into your life through the Word. When the Word gets into your heart, Christ is formed in your heart through the Word, you become the express image of His person. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Prepared Not Your Heart To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2023

Solomon's son Rehoboam, despite all his advantages, did not "prepare his heart to seek the Lord." How do you prepare your heart to seek God? What are the benefits of preparing your heart?

PREPARED NOT YOUR HEART TO SEEK GOD 2 Chron. 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. PSYCHOLOGY 101. In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Knows Your Desires Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19).

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). And then: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Romans 7:18-20, Proverbs 16:30

Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019

“Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Set Your Heart On Heaven Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025

What does the Bible say about Heaven? Heaven is the ultimate destination for all who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Go! And Set Your Heart on Heaven Introduction Today, we explore one of the most beautiful and hope-filled topics in Scripture: What does the Bible say about Heaven? Heaven is the ultimate destination for all who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. It is a place of eternal joy, peace, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, Psalm 33:13-14, Revelation 21:4, Revelation 21:27, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding Your Heart Against Sin Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

The heart is the control centre of a person’s thoughts, desires, and actions. It determines the course of our lives and is a prime target for sin. Therefore, guarding our hearts is essential for maintaining a pure and holy walk with God.

Title: GUARDING YOUR HEART AGAINST SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:18-19; Psalm 119:11; Philippians 4:8; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18-19, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation- The Book Opened Pt2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 28, 2011

The second of a verse upon verse teaching from the book of Revelation. Make it relate with your own illustrations.

Revelation- the Book Opened Pt2 Revelation 1:12-20 12 Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Owner Of A Lonely Heart

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 1, 2005

Let Jesus be the one to Heal your broken heart

Luke 4:16-21 Last week- Spirit, Soul, and Body The word of God- Hebrews 4:11-12 11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. 12For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

When your eyes are hurting it seems like your whole body hurts.You don’t know how much you need, use a body part until you’re unable to use it. In the ancient world, blindness was a very common malady.

“We Want Our Eyes to Be Open” Matthew 20.29-34 February 16, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This week, the American voice of the Olympics, Bob Costas, was absent from the airwaves due to a double eye infection. 1 He said, “"Bear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist