Notes for message preached on January 3, 2016 entitled “A Pure Heart.”

INTRODUCTION

  1. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:1-5.
    1. Teaching gets into the heart.
    2. Teaching affects the way I live.
    3. Be careful about what you learn.
  2. The leading cause of death?
  3. God always aims for the heart.
  4. Your heart is who you are.
    1. Proverbs 4:20-23

OUTLINE

  1. God wants your heart.
    1. We live in a world of appearance.
    2. Appearance alone does not work with God.
    3. Where it comes from matters.
      1. Ezekiel 36:26-27.
  2. God wants your whole heart.
    1. This age seeks to take a piece of your heart.
    2. You cannot have part time job and get full time benefits.
    3. God wants to motivate you, not control you.
    4. Good things happen when you do them heartily.
  3. How to give your whole heart.
    1. Regeneration.
    2. Faith.
    3. Obedience.
    4. Prayer.

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER.