Sermons on The Heart Is Deceitful:

Inside Out Christianity

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 17, 2024

So often, we Christians--like everyone else get caught up on the outward appearance of our physical bodies, our homes, our cars and our families. Even more dangerous than focusing on the "appearance" of these things, we quite often focus on the appearance of our Christianity.

Have you ever met someone for the first time, and you were immediately struck by how nice-looking that person was? But after spending some time with them, all of a sudden, they didn’t look that good anymore? Not that their makeup got smeared or their toupee blew off; but once you talked to them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 15:8-20, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With A Weasel

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27

2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27 Dealing with a weasel 1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag, 2 on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn and dust on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

A New Heart And A New Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

God’s promise of a new heart and a new spirit is the foundation of true spiritual transformation.

A NEW HEART AND A NEW SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 36:26 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION The human heart is the centre of spiritual transformation. God desires not just external obedience but an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Emotions Of The Heart Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Measure your heart by Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). 2. The image of God is our intellect (power to know), emotion (power to feel) and will (power to choose). 3. The heart is the biblical word for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:37

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart For A New Year

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 1, 2011

You cannot live without a beating heart. What the physical heart is to the body, is what the spiritual heart is to the soul. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. There is NO heart so steeped in sin that He ca

TIME FOR A HEART CHECK UP A couple of cows were grazing in a lovely pasture. They were standing by a fence alongside a road. Right in front of them passes a large semi truck. It was hauling a bright, shiny, chrome tanker trailer. On the side of the trailer - printed in big red letters - were the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008

This sermon looks at the nature of the human heart and considers some of the characteristics of a heart that is hardened

Introduction: Let me ask you a question: What about your heart? Is it right with God? Notice I did not ask you about your life. If your heart is right your life will be right, but sometimes our lives may show all the external displays of faith, and yet our hearts be very far from God. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Scads Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020

Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearts Of Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022

There are several places in the Bible where God has promised to give us new hearts … hearts for Him alone … but in order for Him to give us new hearts, hearts of flesh, hearts for Him alone, He has to break our hearts of stone.

[Note: The theme for this Lenten series is "stone." I have stones at the church and each week the people are asked to pick up a stone and hold it during the service and then place it at the foot of a wooden cross placed at the front of the sanctuary. Each stone has a meaning. On the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20, Exodus 15:26, Exodus 16:4, Exodus 16:12, Exodus 19:8-11, Exodus 24:5-7, Matthew 15:18-19, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 81:11-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Securing Divine Help Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2026

Divine help is activated in the life of those who cultivate a pure heart, free from sin, hypocrisy, and deceit, enabling them to access God’s favour, guidance, and supernatural provision.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH A PURE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:3-5 Key Verses: "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Using God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 11, 2022

Today’s message is taken from the life of King Jeroboam. Jeroboam deliberately modified and changed God’s commandments to suit his purposes. Jeroboam didn’t cease being religious nor believing in God; rather he was using God to suit his own purposes.

Using God 1 Kings 14:1-6 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOsnQH5bDE This story on the life of King Jeroboam is one that no one should ignore. In fact, it’s impossible to understand the history of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel without knowing it, and that’s because every king ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

A Heart That Is Completely God's!

Contributed by Joey Reyes on Aug 26, 2006

“My son, give me thine heart…” (Proverbs 23:26a) God wants our hearts! He wants FULL CONTROL OF OUR HEARTS. God requires WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE.

A Heart That Is Completely God’s! 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 Introduction: A “perfect” heart means a heart that is entirely dedicated to God. A heart that desired, above all else, to serve and please God. God can give you a perfect heart. If you have believed in Jesus Christ, this is already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 28, 2006

Guard your heart above all else for it impacts everything you do

GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 I used to watch Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter on TV whenever I got a chance. So many times I thought for sure he would be fatally bitten by a snake, crushed and killed by a crocodile, or mauled to death by some wild beast. It was a shock and surprise to learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

We can trust our heart as we obey God.

We have all heard the expression, “Follow your heart.” But what does that mean? Maybe it’s a work of fiction, like Narnia, or Lord of the Rings? Is following your heart a “gut-feeling,” “intuition,” “logic or reason,” or something we just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible