Sermons on Wicked Hearts:

Introduction To Psalms Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 22, 2020

This is the introduction to a series of studies on selected Psalms, developed from a series of classes. This sermon does not examine a particular psalm, but makes observations about psalms in general.

In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as I should into the depths of meaning and feeling that are expressed by the psalmists. Upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, Psalm 8:6, Acts 13:22, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 1:6, Psalm 49:1, John 13:18, Hebrews 4:7, Mark 12:36, Luke 1:46-55, Psalm 22:4, Isaiah 63:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 11 – The Coming Day Of Israel's Glorious Restoration Under One Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2024

Jeremiah has been laying out Judah’s great sin of idolatry and wicked departure from the LORD, likening it to spiritual harlotry. Now he switches to the great time of Israel's future restoration when God gathers them from all nations and establishes them in the land forever. Wonderful!

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 11 – THE COMING DAY OF ISRAEL'S GLORIOUS RESTORATION UNDER ONE SHEPHERD PART 11 - Jeremiah 3:14-18 CHAPTER 3 [A]. THE GLORIOUS DAY OF ISRAEL'S RESTORATION – YES IT WILL HAPPEN! {{Jeremiah 3:14-18 ‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the LORD, ‘for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14-18, Genesis 15:18, Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:10, Habakkuk 2:14, Ezekiel 34:1-4, Ezekiel 34:5-6, Ezekiel 34:7-10, Ezekiel 34:11-15, Ezekiel 34:22-24, Zechariah 14:4-17, Zechariah 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:13, Isaiah 11:12, Isaiah 11:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desirable Desires

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

Desires can be good or bad. This message suggest three godly desires that Christians need to have rekindled in their hearts.

DESIRABLE DESIRES Text: Ps.27: 4; Ps.73: 24 Intro: Paul the apostle dealt with the same “tug of war” from his desires that we deal with from ours. Speaking of the bodily appetites, Paul said, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Sulks Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006

Jonah’s heart is revealed as not right and God is concerned with the conversion of people more than we are.

Jonah 4 What makes you angry? Do you get angry very easily? Anger is such an important emotion but it is also a very revealing emotion. It tells us something is wrong – the problem is it does not tell us if the thing which is wrong is outside or inside us. We get angry because something is not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Jan 8, 2008

A lectio divina (meditation on the scriptures) using the song "Heart of God" by Amanda Wilson.

Note: If you are not familiar with the meditative style of lectio divina please take 20 minutes and listen to the audio rather than just reading the script. Today we are going on a journey, a journey of the heart and soul using your mind, your thinking and imagination, to go on a a journey to meet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Life

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

... For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Luke 6:45c

Do you know that what you say about yourself goes a long way to determine your entire existence? Try listening to yourself. Who do you say you are? A weakling, infirmed, never-do-well pessimist or a bold, confident, vivacious, charismatic, optimistic person? The list of wonderful attributes God has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Guiding Light

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 1, 2008

The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus

God’s Guiding Light Topic: The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus Illustration: Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and it’s moonless and pitch black. You’re failed to make it back to camp before sunset and now it’s so dark you can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:109

Denomination: Church Of God

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Plentiful Harvest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2008

A plentiful harvest requires seeing eyes, willing hands and a servant’s heart.

Matthew 9: 35 – 10:8 / A Plentiful Harvest Intro: When my children were little, Sunday after church was the toughest day of the week for me. One particular Sunday, I sat in my chair in front of the TV and pretended to sleep. My kids tried their best to awaken me. Finally, Jon climbed up on my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flood Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 18, 2008

A messed up world, the grieving heart of God, and a man who dared to be different...

Introduction It makes such a wonderful children’s story. Can you see lovely old uncle Noah with a white beard? There he is with a saw and hammer and nails, making his cosy little boat. And there are all the lovely animals walking 2 by 2 into the ark with smiles on their faces. A cloud appears, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2009

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them into some-bodies.

How a nobody becomes a somebody! Video Clip: Phatheads from Bluefush TV before sermon Series – Lessons from David Introduction: There are 66 chapters that speak about David in the Old Testament. As a matter of fact, there are more references to David in the Bible than any other person. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Do That In Worship?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010

This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fully Experiencing The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

Christ feels at home in our hearts when He finds faith and love.

Fully Experiencing the Fullness of God Eph 3:16-19 NIV Picture this: You have just finished a ten mile hike on a 95 degree day and on the entire journey you haven’t had a thing to drink. Stumbling with thirst, you come to your father’s house and plea for water. With love and concern he brings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational