March 29, 2026

When God Enlarges the Heart

Pastor: Tyrell Haag Passage: Psalm 119:32

Sermon Title: When God Enlarges the Heart
Scripture Text: Psalm 119:32

1. Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 119:25–32

  • Psalm 119:32

  • Psalm 119:25

  • Psalm 44:25–26

  • Psalm 19:7–11

  • Hebrews 12:1

  • Matthew 6:21

  • Romans 8:7

  • Philippians 2:13

  • Psalm 40:8

  • Ezekiel 36:26

  • Romans 5:5

  • 2 Timothy 2:22

  • 2 Timothy 4:7

  • 1 John 5:3

2. Sermon Flow & Takeaways

I. The Direction of the Christian Life

The Christian life is a defined path shaped by God’s Word, not self-invention; it moves from spiritual heaviness toward eager pursuit of God.

  • We don’t create our own path, God has revealed the way of life.

  • Ask: Am I drifting, complying, or running toward God?

II. The Real Problem Beneath Our Struggles

The deepest issue is not external obedience but a heart that is too small to love what is truly good.

  • Sin is not just wrong behavior but disordered desire.

  • Ask: Where is my heart resisting what I know is good?

 

III. The Grace That Transforms the Heart

True change comes from God enlarging the heart, giving new capacity to love, trust, and obey.

  • Transformation is not self-generated; it is given by grace.

  • Pray: “Lord, don’t just show me your way, make me love your way.”

IV. Running in Gospel-Fueled Obedience

When the heart is enlarged, obedience becomes joyful, energetic, and life-giving rather than burdensome.

  • God’s commands don’t change, the heart does.

  • True freedom is not autonomy but delight in God’s design.

V. Where Do You Need an Enlarged Heart?

The text calls for personal examination: identify where your heart is still narrow and resistant to God.

  • Areas like control, forgiveness, purity, or identity reveal heart condition.

  • Pray specifically for God to enlarge your heart in those places.

3. Primary Sources (cited)

  • Augustine, Expositions on the Book of Psalms

  • Charles Spurgeon, The Treasury of David

  • Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible

  • John Calvin, Commentary on the Psalms

  • Keil & Delitzsch, Commentary on the Old Testament

4. Additional Resources

  • Psalm 119 (full reading for meditation and prayer)

  • Romans 5:1-11 (peace and transformation through Christ)

  • John 15:1-11 (abiding in Christ and joyful obedience)

  • Hebrews 12:1-3 (running the race with endurance)

  • Article: “The Expulsive Power of a New Affection” - Thomas Chalmers

  • Devotional: Morning and Evening - Charles Spurgeon