Sermons on Evil Heart:

God Wants Your Heart Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

The Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God in the heart of His people. God wants your heart. It is from the heart that the issues of life flow.

Intro: Jesus told a group of people if I force or cast out demons by the power of God then the kingdom of God has come to you. What is the kingdom of God? It is the rule and reign of Jesus Christ over all areas of life. Jesus doesn’t just wish to rule over the fallen angels. He desires ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With And Separating From Your Evil Human Foundation Series

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the through examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation and how the Lord seeks to start a fresh

By Bode Ayodele Foundation, in the general sense is the invisible aspect of a building on which it main structure rests upon. The strength of the a building is largely dependant upon its foundation. What is human foundation? Drawing from above we may define the human foundation as being made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 30, 2023

Today we continue to pray the Lord's prayer after receiving forgiveness of sins and forgiving others. Jesus focuses on Watchfulness and the importance of having consistency in this relationship with our Father.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. This is a prayer that says, I acknowledge the grace of God in my life, and I desire to live a life of righteousness and holiness. I am surrendered to your leading Lord and acknowledge my human nature's weakness and limitations. I am not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Important Things

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 19, 2013

Trials make us evaluate what matters most. Questions about life and eternity help us center our hearts and minds and focus our hopes in God’s eternal plan.

All of us face trials. The Bible is filled with stories about people undergoing trials and teachings about how to respond when we face trials and troubles in this life. This past week Boston was shaken by a crisis that we all have surely heard about. I selected four slides from photos that were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Three Hearts - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

One lesson Israel learned from God is that when they honor God, God honors them. God takes care of them. God works with them and for them. Nevertheless, if they dishonor God, God judges them. God deals with Israel in the context of covenant faithfulness. That is what we learn in this story of two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-14, 1 Kings 12:26, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:15, Deuteronomy 10:12, 2 Chronicles 17:3, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Begins In Our Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

Pentecost 6(A) - Sin begins in our heart. We learn that our heart harbors anger-hatred / murder. We also learn our heart harbors lust-coveting / adultery.

SIN BEGINS IN OUR HEART (Outline) February 11, 2007 - EPIPHANY 6 - Matthew 5:20-30 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: In our politically correct, none offending society—sin is a word that is not to be used very often. At times in our enlightened society sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness-It Is The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Miller on Jan 24, 2005

Broken relationships are devastating, yet forgiveness brings healing. We are called upon to be people who work toward forgiveness.

Forgiveness—It’s the Heart of the Matter Sermon Series: Hope in a Hurting World January 22/23, 2005 St. Stephen LC Pastor Charles J. Miller II Interspersed among all the very funny moments in the movie, “Home Alone” are some extraordinary touching and poignant scenes. One such scene has the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Change Of Heart And Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 1, 2010

A sermon on repentance and coming out of the wilderness of life.

Matthew 3:1-12 “A Change of Heart and Life” by: Ken sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN (Many ideas in the first part of this sermon are attributed to N.T. Wright) Imagine a police motorcade sweeping down Ringgold Road. First there are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejoice With All Your Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

“REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reality Of Evil In Post Christian America: Be Spiritually Armed"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 23, 2012

Sermon Based on Ephesians 6 the Armor of God.... quotes from David Kupelain's book "How Evil Works" concluding with the need for Christians to be defensive and offensive using Paul's descriptive Roman armor.

In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2012 Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Redeemer “The Reality of Evil In Post Christian America” The Need to Be Spiritually Armed Today, we understand the physics of an expanding universe and the mysterious behavior of quarks. We know how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thick Skinned And Tender-Hearted

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011

This message from my youth ministry days was my attempt to explain the reasons some churches were unfriendly and some individuals were thoughtless with regards to the feelings of others in the church. The text is 1 Peter 3:8-18

Thick Skinned and Tender-hearted TEXT: I Peter 3:8-18 INTRODUCTION: “I was a stranger in the city. The church sign read, ‘Welcome‘, so I went in. I smiled at the Sunday school children as they rushed to their classes. Neither they nor their parents greeted me. After I sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Cheatin' Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 12, 2020

We guard our heart by obeying God's Word.

Your Cheatin’ Heart is a song written and recorded in 1952 by country music singer and songwriter Hank Williams. However, the song was released after his death in 1953. Your Cheatin’ Heart is considered one of the greatest songs of country music. The song is a slow ballad, telling an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

“God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Catholic