Sermons on Defiled Heart:

A Teachable Heart

Contributed by Esther Collins on Sep 12, 2020

We can grow only if we are wiling to learn. Let's see what God's Word has to say about having 'A Teachable Heart.'

A Teachable Heart Take a moment to look at anything around you. You will be pleasantly surprised to know that you got to know its name or it’s purpose simply because someone taught this to you at some early stage in your life. Interestingly, most of the basics we learnt as children, and then as we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:9, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 32:8, Acts 17:11, Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 51:13, Psalm 143:10, 2 Samuel 12:13, 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Romans 5:3-5, Philippians 3:17, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:13-14, Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

A Heart For The Word

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025

Encouraging message on sharing our faith. Focusing on the positives of the message of the seed of the sower.

Title: Hearing and Giving the Word Theme: To show how God can use us to share the word. Text: Matthew 13:1 -9, 18 – 23 Power of the Word Preparation for the Word Placement of the Word Opening Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. (2) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Invitation Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

Having a compassion and love for people - enough to invite them to meet Jesus

Introduction: Why Do We Invite? Imagine you discovered the cure for a serious disease. This could save lives!! Would you keep it to yourself, or would you share it with others? The gospel is the greatest cure in the world — It is the cure for sin. it brings forgiveness, hope, and eternal life — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

The Heart Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021

The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 5:8, Jeremiah 5:21, Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 4:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 1, 2021

What did Simeon mean when he said that Jesus was going to cause the rising and falling of many? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/dl0sCOH54JY]

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-32 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 23, 2025

Why we should be Worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season. Things we can do that would enable us to worship with Joy

There’s a story about a man who spent most of his days complaining about life. The bills kept piling up, his car stayed in the shop more than in the driveway, and the weather seemed to always be working against him. Every conversation seemed to circle back to how bad things were. One day, a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soil Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.

What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word. Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture. Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Topics: Continual Worship

Teachable Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the sower, urging us to examine how we receive God's word and its fruitfulness in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. How wonderful it is to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to worship, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of His word. Today, we are about to enter into the rich tapestry of Mark's gospel, specifically Mark 4:1-9, 13-20. This passage, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Topics: Kingdom, Soil

The Heart Of Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores God's transformative power to change hardened hearts, His promise of restoration, and the hope found in spiritual renewal amidst life's challenges. Key

Greetings, beloved, in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so thankful to be standing before you today, under the banner of His grace, ready to share the richness of His Word. We live in a world that often feels like a desert, parched and barren. The challenges of life can ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Topics: Exile, Restoration, Renewal

Healthy Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's Word on our hearts and the importance of guarding our hearts from harmful influences.

Welcome! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not merely as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a co-sojourner in this pilgrimage we call life. Today, we gather around a topic so central, so critical to our faith walk that it could be likened to the beating heart within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Topics: Steadfast, Ways Of God

Matters Of The Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of understanding God's wisdom and applying it to our daily lives for spiritual growth and honor to God.

Welcome, friends, to our time of gathering and worship. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day brimming with promise, a day filled with God's grace. We're here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, with our unique stories, our triumphs, and trials, we've all been led here, to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:4-8

Topics: Understanding

A Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-19

Denomination: Baptist