Sermons on Wicked Hearts:

“called To Be King”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013

What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Command Is Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show where the command of love originates.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the command of love? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show where the command of love originates. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:5 (Amplified Bible) Whereas the object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

What is worship all about? Whom do we worship? How? It is not in Spirit and in Truth. The two are covered by one preposition. Truth and Spirit cannot be separated.

Introduction Last week we were introduced to the Samaritan woman. We remember Jesus being led by the Father to go through Samaria. We remember Jesus getting to the well in a state of heat exhaustion so serious that his disciples left him in hostile Samaritan territory alone to get lifesaving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 10, 2013

We are bombarded on all sides with ‘revenge theme’ movies, violence and blood through media; in the midst of all this cacophony, it is soothing and refreshing to read about a man who forgave the people who harassed and traumatized him

Nelson Mandela! Mathew 18:35”……. forgive your brother from your heart." Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Christo Brand was his jailor. Brand started to work on Robben Island off Cape Town in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. At such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strangers In A Temporary Place

Contributed by Joe De Leon on Dec 29, 2013

As Christians we should not get too comfortable in our journey called life...

Strangers in a Temporary Place God bless you I sure hope you had a wonderful time this week with your families, I know that we had a wonderful time with ours. I would like for us if you would to turn your Bibles to John 14:1-3 What Jesus is telling us who follow him is that this world is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: *other

Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018

God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corner Posts Of Our Faith- Knowledge Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

ongooing sermon series based on foundations of the faith

---Corner Posts of our faith--- “The beginning of knowledge” The author of Psalms in Psalm 111 Verse 10 Writes these words “Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.” Fear of the Lord is the foundation Fear of the Lord is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Cry? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018

I think God wants to have soft hearts-the ability to grieve, to be hurt, to be wounded, and, thereby, to become a source of healing, just as Jesus bought our healing through the tearing of His flesh.

REVELATION CHAPTER 5 1. And I saw in the right hand of Him sitting on the Throne a book (biblion) written on the outside and inside, sealed with seven seals 2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a big (mega) voice 3. “Who is worthy to take the book and loose its seals?” and no one was able ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 24, 2018

This is an evangelistic sermon designed to convince people to open the door of their hearts to Jesus.

Key Scripture: Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). Illustration: Knock on the pulpit as you preach. I. Jesus is knocking on the door of your life. A. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Humble Yourself Before The Lord Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 11, 2018

The heart of Josiah was responsive to God and he was humble before Him. God gives grace to the humble.

We looked at the most evil King last week, Manasseh, who repented at the last minute and did what he could to restore the worship of God. • But his attempt at making right what he has done wrong for so many years, was too little, too late, to make a lasting impact. • Even his son Amon who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20, 2 Chronicles 34:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last 6 Commandments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 13, 2018

How are Christians today to handle the last 6 Commandments from Exodus 20?

We continue our study of the 10 Commandments from God to the Israelites as they were destined for the Promised Land. So far, we have noted the first 4 Commandments and how they apply to us today. We have noted also that the Commandments really are self-explanatory, so, we note right away the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing The World By The Word

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2018

“Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you”. (Isaiah 35:4)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “changing the world by the word”. The most widely read book in the world is the Word of God and it is estimated that over 3.9 billion copies have been printed in the last fifty years. The life of the late Billy Graham is a testimony of how the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6, Acts 26:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's More Valuable Than Gold?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Aspects of the power of the word of God

A. Opening illustration: Have you noticed that every time you go into the convenient store lately there are twice as many people in there as usual. Lottery fever, billions of dollars. You have something more valuable. Investment commercials about the B. Background to passage: The revelation of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Heaven is our future in the presence of God. & we can enjoy heaven today as God lives in our hearts

Revelation 21 v. 9 and one of the seven angels came, the ones having the seven bowls full of seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying, “Come here, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10. and he carried me away in Spirit to a big high mountain, and showed me the holy city ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: *other

Advent 1 2016 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 28, 2016

Advent is waiting with faith. How has waiting for the Messiah looked in the past? How does it look to us now? What gift can we bring to the Lord in this time of Advent? Is He waiting for you?

Matthew 1:1-17 (please look this up in your Bible) Where is the first hint of a Messiah found it the Bible? Right after the first sin is committed and the Lord is pronouncing judgment on the serpent: Genesis 3:15 NIV “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene