1. The Christian Heart

2. “Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:7-8

3. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23

4. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word “Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth.

5. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew 13:3-9

6. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word “Therefore hear the parable of the sower: when anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

7. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:18-23

8. The Christian Heart Receives God’s Word Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Way Side Soil – Heart That Is Too Hardened Stony Soil – Heart That Is Shallow Thorny Soil – Heart That Loves The World Good Soil – Heart That Grows and Bears Fruit

9. The Christian Heart Loves God Matthew 22:34-38

10. The Christian Heart Loves God “But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment.” Matthew 22:34-38

11. The Christian Heart Loves God Puts God First – Matthew 6:31-33

12. The Christian Heart Loves God “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33

13. The Christian Heart Loves God Does the Will of God – Matthew 7:21

14. The Christian Heart Loves God “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

15. The Christian Heart Loves God Keeps God’s Commandments – John 14:15

16. The Christian Heart Loves God “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15

17. The Christian Heart Loves God All Things Work Together for Good – Rom. 8:28

18. The Christian Heart Loves God “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

19. The Christian Heart Loves God Matthew 22:34-38 Puts God First – Matthew 6:33 Does The Will of God – Matthew 7:21 Keeps God’s Commandments – John 14:15 All Things Work Together For Good – Romans 8:28

20. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God I Peter 3:13-15

21. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God “And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” I Peter 3:13-15

22. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God By His Word – John 17:14-17

23. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17:14-17

24. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God By Baptism – I Corinthians 6:11

25. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” I Cor. 6:11

26. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God As Christians – I Corinthians 1:2

27. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.” I Cor. 1:2 “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Galatians 3:27

28. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God To Receive An Inheritance – Acts 20:32; 26:18

29. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” Acts 20:32 “To open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” Acts 26:18

30. The Christian Heart Sanctifies God I Peter 3:13-15 By His Word – John 17:14-17 By Baptism – I Corinthians 6:11 As Christians – I Corinthians 1:2 To Receive An Inheritance – Acts 20:32; 26:18

31. The Christian Heart That Is Pure I Tim. 1:5; II Tim. 2:22; I Peter 1:22

32. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.” I Timothy 1:5 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” II Timothy 2:22

33. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.” I Peter 1:22

34. The Christian Heart That Is Pure Speaks Good Things – Matthew 12:34-35

35. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.” Matthew 12:34-35

36. The Christian Heart That Is Pure Knows Righteousness – Isaiah 51:7

37. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, You people in whose heart is My law: Do not fear the reproach of men, Nor be afraid of their insults.” Isaiah 51:7

38. The Christian Heart That Is Pure Keeps From Sinning – Psalm 119:11

39. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11

40. The Christian Heart That Is Pure Brings Salvation – I Tim. 4:13-16

41. The Christian Heart That Is Pure “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” I Timothy 4:13-16

42. The Christian Heart That Is Pure I Tim. 1:5; II Tim. 2:22; I Peter 1:22 Speaks Good Things – Matthew 12:34-35 Knows Righteousness – Isaiah 51:7 Keeps From Sinning – Psalm 119:11 Brings Salvation – I Tim. 4:13-16

43. The Christian Heart How Do We Establish Our Hearts? By… Receiving God’s Word Loving God Sanctifying God A Pure Heart

44. The Christian Heart “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” II Thess. 2:16-17

45. Do You Have A Christian Heart Established By God’s Word?

46. The Christian Heart By Bob Gard – Hollister Missouri church of Christ www.hollisterchurchofchrist.org Based on lesson by Tim Johnson www.newgeorgiachurch.comwww.hollisterchurchofchrist.orgwww.newgeorgiachurch.com November 15, 2009