Sermons on Wicked Hearts:

"How Do You View God"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

How we act in life has a lot to do with our view of God. This lesson will give us a new perspective on the awesome God we serve.

How we treat others and how we act is an outward expression of how we view God. If you view God as a loving Father then chances are you will love unconditionally. If you view God as only a just God that will just punish sin then you may view people with little tolerance. I have been to some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:8-10

We Are The Pudding Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2011

The proof is in the pudding, and those of us who know Christ are the pudding.

We Are the Pudding (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) 1. Many of you know that I love to cook. When Marylu went to work 5 years ago, I told her I would take over cooking. 2. I have to cook low-cholesterol: no egg yolks, butter, cream, bacon, shrimp or organ meat. Yet amazing how many delicious meals a person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"longing For Transformation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2020

The only way to live well during this time of COVID-19 and the rest.

“Longing for Transformation” Psalm 86:11-17 Our Psalm for this morning is a “Psalm of Lament.” Now, what do I mean by that? To lament is to express deep sorrow, grief or regret. And lament is a major theme in the Bible. The Psalms of Lament are beautiful poems or hymns expressing human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Mix A Lot Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2020

Why do we feel inadequate to be pure in heart... we mix a lot.

BEATITUDES SERIES: WE MIX A LOT MATTHEW 5:8 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-purest-of-them-all/ Today we are focusing on Matthew 5:8 (turn there if you like) which introduces the idea of “pure.” I was thinking about the word “pure” and “purity” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24:3-5, Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Heartbeats Of Life Matthew 13: 1-11

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 25, 2020

This message is corresponding to this parable told by Jesus. A timely but important lesson especially for our brothers and sisters who serve our Lord and Savior. In this life, we are plagued with the various journeys we all face in our lifetimes.

Here Jesus tells us that are four types of hearts that will believe and receive The Word of God in this life. Three of the ways is the dangerous way while one is better than the other three types of heart we will look at in this message. First, Jesus is talking to the ones with: I.THE HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

It Came From Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 24, 2021

A sermon about the power of confession and restitution to free us from toxic guilt. The concept for this sermon comes from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart."

It Came From Within: Guilt Introduction We often look for things external to ourselves as the causes of our problems. While sociologists and psychologists are correct to point to the ways in which things like our families, religious experiences, neighborhoods, and the like shape who we are there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes A Leader? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 13, 2014

“And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”(Psalm 78:72)

“And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”(Psalm 78:72) 78th Psalms is a Psalm of instruction. Asaph bring to our attention what God had done in Israel’s history from the time of Moses to David. In it we see the failure of the people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Pollution

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 18, 2014

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE.

SPIRITUAL POLLUTION OBSERVATION: MALACHI (MESSENGER) WAS THE LAST OLD TESTAMENT PROPHET. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE TO HEBREWS WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOVE AND POWER OF GOD BUT SLIPPED INTO SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY. HIS WRITINGS SPOKE PRIMARILY TO THE JEWISH CLERGYMEN WHO CONTINUED TO DISOBEY GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Playng It God's Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 11, 2014

How it benefits us when we live on God's terms' from womb to tomb!!!

Playing it God’s Way!!! Media was abuzz recently with the release of the autobiography “Playing it my way” by the Icon of Indian Cricket …Sachin Tendulkar. On or off the field the best contribution of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: *other

“contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Way-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

3 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 3—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Way-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

2 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Letters To The Seven Churches - No 7 Laodicea Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Reading Rev 3:14-22 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea The postman has reached his final destination. This is the last of the 7 churches written about in the Book of Revelation. The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I've Changed...and Its All Gods Fault!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2015

it's times like that we should grateful for His Unmerited Grace... because when we deserve it the least.. He still gives it to us

I've changed and it's all Gods Fault! There are a lot of people in the world today with a lot of problems… We see everything from people wanting to join radical groups...to new sub groups of Young people known as the millennial's trying to rewrite history and the Constitution on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational