Sermons on State Of Our Heart:

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

David’s Heart For God’s House Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

David’s longing to build a house for God, though unrealised by him, left an indelible mark in history. His heart became a seed that bore fruits for generations to come.

DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 132:1-5 · 1 Kings 8:17-18 · 2 Samuel 7:1-13 · Haggai 1:4-8 · Exodus 25:8 INTRODUCTION: David was a king after God’s heart, and one of the strongest evidences of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of A Born Again Christian; Is It Wicked Or Clean?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Authentic Christianity begins when God replaces the wicked heart with a clean, new heart

Unfortunately in the evangelical church today erroneous teaching abounds. One example is the teaching that the heart of a Christian is desperately wicked. It’s based on this verse Jer 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Who is God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Yearning, Wooing, Longing Pleading Heart Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent

2nd Sunday in Lent Luke 13:31-35 "The Yearning, Wooing, Longing Pleading Heart of God" 31* At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32* And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Father Heart Of God - The Story Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2014

The story of the Prodigal Son: a Journey into the father-heart of God.

It’s Father’s Day, and I want to spend a little bit of time looking into the Scripture that was just read, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, to see what we can see about the nature of God the Father. We know that Father’s Day is a day of mixed significance to people. For some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Missionary (Romans 15:14-21) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 28, 2022

As Paul wraps up this letter, he reminds the believers in Rome of what it means to take the gospel to the nations.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 15. I know we are jumping way ahead, and I don’t want you to think I’m giving up on Romans. I also don’t want you to think I am chickening out on dealing with the next part of Romans 1, where Paul deals with the issue of homosexuality. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Driving You? Is There A Heart Problem Within?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2006

Why do we do what we do? Seems what you love you will find time to do? What happens when good men have no motivation?

WHAT IS DRIVING YOU? DO WE HAVE HEART PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Joshua 14:7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tormented Heart - Demon Possession - Occult - Satanism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

A Controlling Spirit, A Constant Sabotage, A Controversial Salvation. The story of the possessed slave girl who was saved. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

A Tormented Heart Acts 16:16-24; Deut. 18:10-12 ----- Link is below... ----- Last time, the Vision, the Venture, and the Victory…Paul heard God saying, Go west, young man, and we saw the gospel come to Europe, and we looked at Lydia, the first of “our kind” to be saved…she was a “tender heart”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Listen My Heart, Change My Mouth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2015

We must teach communication skills. Leadership is about communication. Communication is about speaking, but maybe it is more about LISTENING...

LISTEN MY HEART, CHANGE MY MOUTH PAGE 1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD YOU DO? COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS WE CAN DEVELOP IN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026

In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36, Mark 8:35, Proverbs 14:12, Galatians 5:24, Philippians 3:8, John 10:10, Romans 6:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meet The Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

In introductory message to a series on the life of King David

Seeking God Faithfully - A Study of the Life of David Message #1 "Meet the Man After God’s Own Heart" INTRODUCTION One of the many things I appreciate about the Bible is the fact that the writers do not flatter the hero’s of the Bible. Within the pages of the Bible we read about both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Mountains, Trees, And Even Hearts Are Moved

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 14, 2004

Faith and what it is all about

How Mountains, Trees, and even Hearts Are Moved 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 17, 2004 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Does Jesus Feel At Home In Your Heart?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Jesus dwells in every Christian’s heart, but is He at home there?

PAUL’S SECOND PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS: Ephesians 3:14-21 FIRST PETITION (v. 16): "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." 1. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." 2. OUR INNER MAN NEEDS TO BE "STRENGTHENED WITH ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 30, 2009

When we think of David, we think: The man who penned 23rd Psalm, and many others, giant-killer, and ancestor of Jesus.

Introduction: I Samuel 13:14 tells us, “But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.” Samuel admonishes Saul, and reads his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2011

Jesus was thankful: 1. for the Father’s revelation (Matt 11:25-26). 2. for the Father’s resources (Matt 26:26-28). 3. for His relationship with the Father (John 11:39-42).

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart Matt 11:25-26, Matt 26:26-28, John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 20, 2011 *In 2009, Mary and I got to go to my 40th high school reunion. One of the best parts of that trip back to Georgia was eating breakfast with Gary & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist