THE CONDITION OF MY HEART

Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

   

  Introduction:

       A.  "Doctor, what's the condition of my heart?"

       B.  Jesus has been referred to as the great physician.

             Matthew 9: 10-12

       C.  "The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart."

   I. Jesus, what is the condition of my heart?

        A. Do I have a hard heart (not receptive) ? vv 4, 19

             1.  This type of heart hears the word of God, but isn't

                 interested.  It doesn't receive the word.

       B.  Do I have a stony heart (no root) ?  vv 5,6,20,21

             1.  This kind of heart receives the word, but there is

                   no permanent impression.

       C.  Do I have a crowded heart (no room) ?  vv7, 22

             1.  This type of heart takes the word, but is full of

                  worldly cares. No fruit.

       D.  Do I have a good and honest heart (bears fruit) ?  vv 8, 23

             1.  This kind of heart receives the word of God,

                  applies the  word, and the word produces fruit.

       F.  Do I have a heart problem?

  II.  How do we have our hearts repaired?

       A.  We must ask the great physician to change  our heart. 

             Matthew 13: 13-16, Romans 10:17

       B.  We must apply the word of God. 

             Romans 6: 17-18

       C.  We must live an obedient life.  Matt  7: 21-27

  Conclusion:

       A.  To have heart surgery, we must allow Jesus to

             teach us, we must apply the principles of God's word,

            and we must remain obedient.

       B.  Read hymn  #615