Sermons on The Desires Of Your Heart:

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—let Your Character Speak

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 9, 2022

This sermon looks at the life of Jonathan and the importance of his character and his desire to obtain what's best for God's people.

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—Let Your Character Speak 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 9/12/2022 Have you ever had something coming to you that was rightfully yours and should have been given to you, but somehow you didn’t receive it. It could have been a promotion on a job that went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man's Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 13, 2012

God is looking for a man after his own heart.

We just returned from the Turner Family Vacation in Blur Ridge, Ga. Tragically our first day there my daughter slipped and broke both her leg and ankle. The second day was spent in the hospital while she had surgery. The third day was a waiting period for her release complete with a walking boot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Foursquare

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reins Of Our Heart

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 23, 2006

A message about submission to the will of God; In order to turn our heart, first the Lord must be given the reins of our heart.

As we come to the mid point of the year, it is a good time to reflect on where we are in our walk with God. Our perception may not be Gods perception of where we are at. To some the year may have been a disaster To others your year may have been filled with blessings! To others it may seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 5. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 19, 2012

Christ alone can quench our thirst. He alone can meet the deep need of our hearts. He alone can give peace, a peace that this world cannot offer!

John 19:28-29-After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. The physical aspect: He ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

The basics of giving genuine thanks to God.

“ABC’s of Thanksgiving,” Part-1, Psalms 119:1-8 Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Background i. Author Unknown ii. Message Clear 1. Love for the Torah 2. Desire to live according to Torah b. Structure i. 22 Stanza Acrostic Poem, using Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bigger Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 7, 2003

Contentment doesn’t come from our circumstances. It comes from the heart. And that’s where the root of the problem really lies. Not in our wallets, but in our hearts.

My son, Evan, plays for the 10year old North Royalton travel team. The other day, the players received their uniforms. They are beautiful – very nice. And the hats! They are purple with a gold NR embroidered on the front. And they are fitted. Evan even has his number embroidered on the back ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wholehearted Devotion: Loving God With All Your Heart, Soul, And Mind Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Explore the greatest commandment given to us by God.

Wholehearted Devotion: Loving God with All Your Heart, Soul, and Mind Introduction Today, we explore the greatest commandment given to us by God. Let's begin with our foundational verse: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NLT): "Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 42:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry Of A Christian Heart

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019

The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of Jesus Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 31, 2021

Whatever is crumbling all around you, where ever you feel stuck, Come to Him. Bring that part of you where you feel most defeated, He is there; He lives there, right there, and His heart for you during that darkness, is gentle and lowly.

The Heart Of Jesus Revealed. Matthew 11:25-30 Noah Drew at age 2 discovered the protective presence of Jesus. The tender Jesus. The Drew family was making the short drive from their house to their neighborhood pool. Leanna, the mom, was driving so slowly that the automatic door locks did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Isaiah 55:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus taught His followers to prove their love by purity of living that flows from the heart.

“If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. However, Christian perspective on the subject of Christian distinctiveness presents to some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 11, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Becoming (6) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Pure” Matthew 5:1–8 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Characteristics Of A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores the profound truth and blessings of living a life of purity in heart, as it leads us into the presence of God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His wisdom. We stand at the threshold of a profound exploration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Topics: Servanthood

Right Heart Motive

Contributed by Third Evans Mc Queda on Feb 24, 2017

The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart motive.

Theme: THE RIGHT MOTIVES OF CHRITIAN BELIEVER INTRODUCTION: Marcus Aurelius (The last good Emperor, Roman Empire 160-180 AD) “What we do now echoes in eternity” The true test of any action lies in its motive. The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, 1 Timothy 1:5