Sermons on Wicked Hearts:

The Holy Garments Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jul 27, 2022

The Theft and Descecration at the Cross of Jesus Christ by the four Roman Soliders.

In the Book of John, Chapter 19 verse 23 and 24 we read a most agonizing text whereby surely causeth tears for our Blessed Master. In these most heart wrenching verses recorded of our Lord’s Crucifixion, a dramatic scene of blatant theft and desecration against the Son of God tragically occurred ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man After God's Own Heart: David's Early Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023

David was anointed as the king of Israel as a young man, and that would define his life for many years. He was a young king in exile. Because technically Saul was still king. But Saul had displeased God. And so God would slowly work in David’s life to bring him to the seat of the throne.

We’re going to examine the life of the one of the great historical figures, a man named David. If there’s one person I want to mimic in my devotion to Christ it’s David. He is the prime example from the Old Testament of a godly man, a man the Bible says, was a man after God’s own heart. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Be Fooled By Those Who Wear Holy Faces On Sunday But Harbor Poison In Their Hearts.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 20, 2025

Not everyone who wears Sunday clothes is a saint; some carry Monday poison....

The Mask of Deception In the realm of the righteous, where the Sunday best is donned with pride, beware the whispers of the wolf in sheep's clothing. For they come bearing gifts of deceit, their outward appearance a contrast to the venom that festers within. The Warning "Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Matthew 23:27

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is All We Need

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2014

A heart-driven focus on God is able to get us through all kinds of life issues.

1. [Attitude is important! As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, "I'm the greatest hitter in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

#2 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007

HOPE IS LIKE A MATCH, A GREAT FIRE CAN BE KINDLED BY ONE SMALL MATCH. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE

#2 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth In The Psalms Stemming From The Third Epistle Of John To Gaius About Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 25, 2024

The Apostle John featured TRUTH often in his writing and in his letter to Gaius (3John). This time we look at TRUTH as it is revealed in the Psalms. Walking in truth is what Gaius did and what God requires. The Psalms teach about truth.

TRUTH IN THE PSALMS STEMMING FROM THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN TO GAIUS ABOUT TRUTH This message/study is in conjunction with 3John and walking in truth. That one is found here - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-15, John 14:6, John 8:44, Psalm 15:1-2, Romans 3:10-11, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 26:4-5, Psalm 40:11, Psalm 40:9-11, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 85:10-11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 132:11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 145:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 22, 2002

I don’t think we serve a second rate God that is happy with our leftovers. If really believe that there is none like God, then there should be nothing like the commitments and sacrifices we are willing to make to please Him.

Introduction — Cathy Rigby was a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team during the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany. As the reigning United States champion she had only one goal in mind— to win a gold medal. Prior to the Olympics she had trained longer and harder than she ever had before. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

"Blessed are the Meek” Opening Greeting: Good morning everybody! I am happy to see everyone here today and thankful for all you. Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative passages in the Bible—Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Episode Iv: A New Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 10, 2005

God teaches us that his way of winning hearts through his Word is the only way.

$20,000. That’s how much our congregation spent last year (not including pastor’s salary) on outreach both here and through our synod. What did that $20,000 accomplish? Well we didn’t grow as a congregation, and our synod’s membership actually declined. Was that $20,000 wasted? Is sharing God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lot" Of Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 25, 2016

Abram's nephew Lot tested Abram's heart when Lot found himself in trouble.

Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

"is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022

This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Luke 16:24, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 22:13, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Care Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002

The words that come out of our mouth only reveal what lies in the heart. The only real way to take care of a tongue problem is to allow God to change our heart.

Maybe you’ve heard the saying “What you do speaks so loudly that I can’t hear what you say.” In James 2:18, the passage we looked at last week, the brother of Jesus writes, “But someone will say, ‘You have faith; I have deeds.’ Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, James 3:1-12, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002

A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God