Sermons on Iniquity Of The Heart:

Defeat Sin Now! Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2008

Have a sin you cannot overcome? Stop trying to defeat sin. The root cause of our sin is our heart. Deal with the heart, deal with the sin.

Try as she will, Karen could not overcome a certain sin. She knew it was wrong, she knew it hurt others, she knew it hurt her reputation, but it was as if she turned around, and there is was that sin again. Now, there were times that she would go for days, even weeks, where she would not even be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Heavenlies!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 23, 2013

At a Christian’s funeral we say they have gone on to heaven. In truth, their heart had already been there for years, and the rest of their person is now rejoining their heart!

In the Heavenlies Ephesians 1:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130123.mp3 v. 3 is the key verse of this book. It is summarized in three words: "all spiritual blessings". Then vv. 4-14 give the detail of what ’all’ means. We are rich and famous in things that really matter. Rich as joint heirs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Sinners Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2014

God heals us respectfully so, in the grace of Jesus so that we too know of a forgiving heart so that our hearts might heal too.

Prayer For Sinners by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2014) “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them” (St. Luke 15:2, King James Version [Jesus with sinners]). “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:44-48

Denomination: Friends

Amazement Is Not Faith In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015

To show in GOD's WORDS that astonishment, amazement is still not faith, you have to have faith in your heart that will declare your heart's content before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Don't be amazed just believe? John 14:1 John 14:1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of The Parables Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020

Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 8, 2010

Anger, while not sin, is a dangerous emotion that must be processed quickly and in a godly manner.

How To Handle Anger Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION A. Dr. S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, writes, “What a person eats is not as important as the bitter spirit, the hates, and the feelings of guilt that eat at him. A dose of baking soda in the stomach will never reach these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Take God Seriously

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014

To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking GOD seriously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can. IV. TEXT: Matthew 17:20 (The Message) 17:20 "Because you're not yet taking God seriously," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Complete Commitment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Half-hearted attempts at life and relationships lead us to frustration, but wholeheartedness brings true prosperity.

Whole Heartedness 20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Moves Mountains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. Jesus assures us in Matthew 17:20 that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can move mountains.

Title: PRAYER THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:20 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:23-24, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23-24, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles Of Receiving From God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Sep 28, 2001

Highlighted Seven Major levels of prayer and ten things that can hinder answered prayers.

PRINCIPLES OF RECEIVING FROM GOD by Adedotun Ojelabi Communication with the Almighty God is a common denominator to all children of God worldwide. Most believers at one point or the other have been faced with questions like “what is the Lord saying concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved Through Persistence Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Jesus loves us so much that He pursues us, and pleads with us to enter the kingdom and seek salvation. He knocks on the door to our heart. Jesus may knock on our heart’s door, but we need to be knocking on heaven’s gates!

This evening’s message is taken from what is commonly called “A Friend Comes at Midnight.” In this particular passage, Jesus used a parable to relate a certain message about our need to continue knocking on the door. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus declared, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

All My Springs Are In God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 31, 2002

The well of the heart is where Gods love springs from.

Harvest House Pastor Jim Parisi 5-26-02 10 am service Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." The true secret of Ministry is “Spiritual Power”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Room For Me, I Have Come To Sing His Name

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 20, 2003

The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord.

Make Room For Me, I Have Come to Sing His Name HHM 01-19-03 Pastor Jim Parisi The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord. Pro claim His coming We sing to him in songs and praise Him with our voices Look at the book of Psalms We call aloud ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tears Are A Language That God Understands

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

God is concerned for his children and is moved by their broken hearts

Tears are a language that God understands John 11:32-44 One day when I was a fourteen year old teenager, I came across a letter in a Bible that my grandmother had on her bookshelf that was written and mailed from Morocco Africa in March of 1965. It was a letter from my 22 year old daddy written ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

What David Knows About God's Word Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 21, 2001

A glimpse into the heart of a man who loves the Word of God

LAMEDH - Psalms 119:89-96  David discusses the staying power of the Word of God. How God’s Word sustains both creation and man. NEWS STORY: ABOUT A CHURCH GUTTED BY A FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF EASTER SUNDAY. EVERYTHING BURNED TO THE GROUND EXCEPT ONE BIBLE WHICH WAS CHARRED ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96