Subject The Heart

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the condition of the human heart, contrasting the proud, hard heart of the natural man with the contrite, broken heart of the child of God. It teaches that God sovereignly controls the hearts of all, including rulers, and that only a heart softened by the Spirit can truly receive the gospel. The preacher highlights the necessity of humility, repentance, and the transformative power of God's grace to cleanse and renew the heart. The message encourages believers to rejoice in God's salvation while recognizing their continual need for His mercy and grace.