Sermons on Iniquity Of The Heart:

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of ?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 1, 2004

Christian Americans must take God’s teachings more to heart and pursue the things of God and not the world

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of …? July 4, 2004 Our nation was founded on Godly principles, but we are becoming a nation that has drifted from God. Today we pursue all kinds of other priorities and things to bring us happiness. But they always leave us lacking. Things can never fill the void ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Jeremiah depicts the love of God in a marvelous way so as to impact our hearts to turn to Him in humility.

“The Love of God” Jeremiah 31:3 I. God’s Love is IMPRESSIVE. (v. 3a) “The LORD hath appeared of OLD unto me, saying (KJV)”- “The LORD appeared to him from AFAR saying (NASB)” – far-reaching; Deuteronomy 10:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 1 John 4:9-10; John 1:29; 3:17; Luke 9:56; John 12:47-48; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Tired Of Pretending To Be Something I'm Not"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 12, 2002

This message contrasts Jesus’ call to repentance with the world’s call to ’find some good in your heart.’

- Concerning how we should look into our heart, there is a huge difference between the messages we receive from our society and from Jesus. - Today’s consistent message on looking into your heart is “Have self-esteem.” (That is, find the good in your heart; emphasize the reasons to like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 28, 2002

Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to the heart of God. In this passage Christ shares His burden with His Disciples.

Introduction: · This account is repeated in Mark 4, Luke 10 and John 4. · Jesus is trying to impress upon the hearts of His Disciples the importance of world-wide missions · Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to God’s heart · He had been preaching, teaching and healing all day · He shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hidden Child In All Of Us"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to display their dependence on the Father by coming to Jesus with EMPTY HANDS and TRUSTING hearts.

13 November 2005 Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: The hidden child in us all is to totally DEPEND on GOD’S GRACE in order to receive God’s kingdom. REFERENCES: Exodus 20:14 – KJV (Thou shalt not commit adultery); Mark 10:1-12 KJV (Jesus’ Story of Marriage and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1why Prayer? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2005

Prayer is the way to reach to God’s heart and change our lifes. Prayer has great benefits.

#1 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is part #1 of a two part series. NO TIME Author unknown I KNELT TO PRAY, BUT NOT FOR LONG. I HAD TO MUCH TOO DO. I MUST HURRY OFF AND GET TO WORK, FOR MY BILLS WILL SOON BE DUE. AND SO I SAID A HURRIED PRAYER, JUMPED UP FROM MY KNEES. MY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: The Witch's Spell Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 27, 2005

The White Witch’s spell curses creation, lures lust, hardens hearts, and fosters false-truths.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our sermon series, “Lessons from Narnia.” The land of Narnia is a magical land created by C. S. Lewis in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The first book, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will soon be a major motion picture. The book and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Rise Up O' Men Of God"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 15, 2003

God is moving upon the hearts of men all across America. Happy Father’s Day dads!

“Rise Up O’ Men of God!” Ezekiel 22:23-30 God has placed within the heart, hands, and soul of men incredible power to heal or hurt, build up or tear down, comfort or crush, and serve or enslave. Throughout history we can see glaring examples of both extremes. When men decide to do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-30, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road With Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 24, 2003

Jesus continues to work at opening the eyes of our hearts so that we follow him on the road of obedience.

This is our third look at the book of Mark. Let’s keep in mind that Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem. We don’t have time to examine this idea in detail, but just as we talked about 6 boat rides two weeks ago, in this section you can find 6 references to Jesus on the way or on the road. (8:27, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Christ The Living Waters

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jul 19, 2003

When the most broken places of our hearts are exposed, Christ invites us to let him in.

Introduction I’d like to introduce you to a woman, who is a lot like us. All of us before we come face to face with our Creator is like this woman. In listening to her story, we discover our own story. As we see her receive something from God. we ourselves learn to receive from God. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving What We Are Able

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

A brief discussion on Spiritual Warfare. My own heart and mind are being stretched at the time of this sermon prep.

Dressed for Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 The last few weeks we have been dealing with the things of the spiritual world. The last two weeks in specific, we have looked at the reality of our enemy the devil and his angels, A.K.A., demons. We began a journey back at the first of January in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Different Gates

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

God moves in the hearts of men in many different ways. Consider some "gates" in the new birth experience.

DIFFERENT GATES "And it came about that as he journeyed, he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ’Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ And he said, ’Who art Thou, Lord?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist