Sermon Illustrations on Heart Transformation

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Jeremiah 31:27-34 — Reformed (classic)

Jeremiah 31:27-34 teaches that redemption is God’s work from beginning to end—today, not someday.

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Jeremiah 31:27-34 — Baptist (classic)

In Jeremiah 31:27-34, the Word confronts the individual and forms a covenant people by conviction.

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Jeremiah 31:27-34 — Baptist (pastoral)

In Jeremiah 31:27-34, grace isn’t abstract—it’s God drawing you to trust Him today—today, not someday.

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Jeremiah 31:27-34 — Lutheran (classic)

Jeremiah 31:27-34 shows that freedom is received by faith, not achieved by effort—today, not someday.

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Perfect Love Casts Out Fear - Wesleyan (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Wesley taught entire sanctification—a heart so filled with love that other motives are displaced. "Love is not jealous... not boastful... not proud." These negatives describe what love pushes out. Where perfect love reigns, jealousy, pride, and self-seeking have no room.

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Training Hearts, Not Just Behavior: Biblical Parenting - Contemporary Example

The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of heart transformation in biblical parenting rather than mere behavior modification. It highlights the need for parents to internalize God's word and address the heart issues of their children, fostering a loving and faith-integrated environment that encourages genuine faith and obedience.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4Reformed

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Money Talks: What Is Your Treasure Saying? - Story

The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of viewing money through the lens of stewardship rather than ownership, highlighting that our relationship with money reflects our beliefs about God's character and provision. It teaches that tithing is a way to break the hold of money over our lives and to affirm God's ownership of all resources, ultimately leading to heart transformation and spiritual growth.

Matthew 6:21, 1 Timothy 6:10, Malachi 3:10Reformed

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Training Hearts, Not Just Behavior: Biblical Parenting - Story

The message emphasizes the importance of heart transformation in biblical parenting, rather than mere behavior modification. It highlights the need for parents to integrate God's word into their own lives to effectively teach their children, focusing on individual design and love-driven discipline.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4Reformed