Sermons on Sorrow Of Heart:

The Danger Of Hardness Of Heart Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Are you in danger of hardening your heart to the precious truths of the gospel of Christ?

THE DANGER OF HARDNESS OF HEART Hebrews 3:7-19 How is your heart? I am not asking about the physical condition of your heart, but the spiritual condition. Sometimes we describe the experience of becoming a Christian as inviting Jesus to come into the heart. The Bible speaks of a troubled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Waht it means to have a pure heart

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the merciful Opening illustration In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 6

THE CRY OF MY HEART (LUKE 18:1-8) Prayer is a way of life and inseparable from life for most people. A Newsweek poll several years ago (“Is God Listening?” Newsweek 3/31/97) indicated that 54 percent of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis; 25 percent said they pray to God once a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing For Calloused Hearts Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.

Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Heart & Soul

Contributed by Al Lowe on Apr 29, 2003

The church is one in heart and soul.

Acts 4:32-35 PROPOSITION: The church is one in heart and soul. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to be one in heart and soul. The scripture readings for the next several weeks are of the primitive church following the ascension of our Lord on the Day of Pentecost. Prior to today’s reading, Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Hearts Of The Fathers

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

We need fathers to take on the spiritual leadership in the home.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationship Lesson 6 “Turning the Hearts of the Fathers” Text: Luke 1:11-17 Introduction: READ EXCERPTS FROM “HEART OF THE WARRIOR, A BATTLE PLAN FOR FATHERS TO RECLAIM THEIR FAMILIES.” Beginning at page 97 -- Would you agree that Satan is attacking our homes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003

Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creating A Clean Heart

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on May 27, 2003

This sermon pin points, "How Christ creates in His children a clean heart?"

Text: Psalm 119:9-11 Creating A Clean Heart A. The sinner’s greatest question… a. How can I be clean before God b. How can I be cleansed by God c. How can I be saved by God B. The Scripture gives the clearest answer… a. Let’s follow as the Psalmist searches the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Broken Heart Of David Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is the second sermon in a series of seven on Brokenness. This is a study of King David.

Proverbs 25:11 says, "Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances." A Hard Heart or a Broken Heart – Your Choice Jesus said that people in the days of Moses were permitted to divorce because of the “hardness of men’s hearts”. Divorce is not caused by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational