Sermons on Willing Heart:

Half Hearted And Hating It Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 29, 2014

Many times we're not overcoming the weaknesses in our lives and inhabiting the land God has given us because of the same excuses Israel made for not overcoming the land God gave them. Learn how to inhabit your inheritance!

Turn to bibles…Judges 1-2:5 Started a new series in the book of Judges. The Book of Judges begins with a series of victories and defeats that took place “After the death of Joshua”. The boundary lines for the twelve tribes had been determined years before (Josh. 13–22), ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

#3: The Heart Of The Worshiper Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#3 of 7 on Worship. This looks at our attitudes in worship.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #3: The Heart of the Worshiper We are continuing our study of worship. Today we will be looking some at the heart of the worshiper. A lot of times when we talk about worship we focus on what we do. But when we look at the Bible, that was often the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewed And Refreshed Hearts Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

It is easy to get down and discouraged in this world and often times our hearts need to be renewed and refreshed so we can be more effective in our service to God.

“Heart Conditions: A Renewed and Refreshed Heart” Introduction: A businessman dragged himself home and barely made it to his chair before he dropped, exhausted. His sympathetic wife was right there with a tall cool drink and a comforting word. "My, you look tired," she said. "You must have had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Importance Of A Pure Heart

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 30, 2010

The condition of our hearts is of utmost importance for what we think will erupt in actions.

The Importance of a Pure Heart Matthew 5:8 All of us are familiar with the purpose of a greenhouse. People who have greenhouses are usually in the business of selling flowers or other shrubbery or just want one so they can keep flowers year round. The temperature, of course, is warmer in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers: Guardians Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

We can learn a lot about God's heart and about spiritual leadership from the heart of a Mother.

Mothers: Guardians of the Heart Intro: One mom was out walking with her 4-year-old daughter when her girl picked up something from the ground and started to put it in her mouth. The mother tells what happens in her own words: “I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 9, 2007

A different look at the book of Jonah. A look at how Jonah, through his journey, found the heart of God. It is Jonah from a different perspective. Also discusses whether or not God changes his mind.

The heart of God: Jonah 3:1-4:10 Jonah 3 1And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Like Joseph

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012

This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013

It is always right to do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Jesus never said the Christian life would be easy. Remember, the symbol of the Christian life is a cross.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother-Heart Of God

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Matthew 23:37 , how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,

THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD If your Mother never did any thing right, she did one thing totally right…She Had You and You Are Anointed of God. Thank God for your Mother. Isaiah 66:12 For the Lord says, See, I will make her peace like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Foursquare

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Heavy Hearted

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022

Hope and help for those who are burdened.

“Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Pure In Heart

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 8, 2021

In our world today, many are doubting God and turning away from Him. So how can we strengthen our faith and remain faithful? We only need to remember that Christ will one day return and rid this world of all sin, immorality, and suffering.

I want you to think about your spiritual life for a moment. How would you rank your spiritual life? Is it backsliding? Is it stagnant? Or is it growing? We're going to again use the Book of Revelation and a letter that Jesus wrote to the church in Thyatira to examine our own spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 5, 2025

God, through His servant Solomon tells us in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.." Why is this important advice? How can we successfully do it?

Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With Divorce: Hope For The Hard-Hearted And The Heavy-Hearted

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2005

What does the Bible say causes divorce? Why is it such an epidemic in our land? Here’s hope for the hard hearted and the heavy hearted!

Dealing with Divorce: Hope for the Hard Hearted and the Heavy Hearted No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-seven years of marriage Ronda and I have never even entertained the idea. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God