In Sermon Illustrations: "Evil Heart"

Righteousness In The Heart  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 21, 2013

RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE HEART A CHINESE PROVERB: "If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Tags: Heart, Righteousness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Heart

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014

“Life is one of those precious fleeting gifts, and everything can change in a heartbeat." - Author Unknown His name was Justin Timion. He was only nineteen years old the day it happened. A good looking, fun loving kid, he loved doing auto mechanics with his Dad and often used his skills to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 13:20

Tags: Life, Giving Generous, Big Heart

Denomination: Charismatic

Broken Heart

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

In Fox’s Book of Martyrs, there is the story of a 26 year old mother named Perpetua. The early church was growing dramatically and she came to faith in Jesus. The Roman government was trying to get her to renounce her faith but she refused. They threw her in prison. Her father came and begged her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Tags: Grief

Denomination: Methodist

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 21, 2019

Matthew Henry, the famous Bible scholar, was once accosted by thieves and robbed of his billfold. He wrote these memorable words in his diary: "Let me be thankful, first, because I have never been robbed before; second, although they took my billfold, they did not take my life; third, ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Complaining

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Heart

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2021

Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. KJV This does not mean you sugar coat the Word, but rather choose words or actions that do not offend in such a way no one wants to listen. Too many times Christians are rude and crude not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Tags: Wisdom, Speech, Lips, Sweetness, Prudent  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

HEARTBEAT? DO WE EVER SAY: THANK YOU? DO WE EVER GET TIRED AND WEARY? DO WE EVER LISTEN TO HEAR THE HEART BEAT OF GOD? John 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. On the average your heart beats around 70 times a minute, 100,800 TIMES A DAY. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Tags: Heart, Faithful

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eyes See What The Heart Loves. If The Heart ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The eyes see what the heart loves. If the heart loves God and is single in this devotion, then the eyes will ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Good And Evil Both Increase At Compound ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005

"Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vigorous Temper Is Not Altogether An Evil. Men ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“A vigorous temper is not altogether an evil. Men who are easy as an old shoe are generally of ...read more

Tags: Character

In Evil Long I Took Delight

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

In evil long I took delight, Unawed by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp’d my wild career: I saw One hanging on a Tree In agonies and blood, Who fix’d His languid eyes on me. As near His Cross I stood. Sure never till my latest breath, Can I forget that look: It ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Money Is The Root Of All Evil, And Yet It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any ...read more

Tags: Money

False Words Are Not Only Evil In Themselves, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"False words are not only evil in themselves, but they ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Good And Evil Both Increase At Compound ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every ...read more

Tags: God's Holiness

It Isnt Evil Thats Ruining The Earth, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It isnt evil thats ruining the earth, but mediocrity. The crime is not that Nero played while Rome ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Denying The Existence Of Evil (Or Refusing To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Denying the existence of evil (or refusing to be judgmental about it) has never proved a reliable method for defeating it. Hell is presumably ...read more

Tags: Satan

Evils In The Journey Of Life Are Like The Hills ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Evils in the journey of life are like the hills which alarm travelers on the road. Both appear great at a distance, but when we approach them we find ...read more

Tags: Satan

Non-Cooperation With Evil Is As Much A Duty As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as ...read more

Tags: Satan

No Man Is Justified In Doing Evil On The Grounds ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man is justified in doing evil on the ...read more

Tags: Satan

Allow No Thought Of Evil To Intrude Within The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Allow no thought of evil to intrude within the sacred ...read more

Tags: Satan

There Is Evil In This World Because Man Chose To ...

Contributed by Davidson Goh on Aug 7, 2007

There is evil in this world because man ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational