{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"Out of The Heart","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1866,"description":"The preacher opens by revisiting Matthew 15:10‑19, emphasizing Jesus’ teaching that what defiles a person comes not from food but from the heart. He outlines the eight sins listed in verse 19—evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, and blasphemy—and groups them into three broad categories: stealing from another person, stealing from a woman, and stealing from God. The first category focuses on theft of material possessions, illustrated with personal anecdotes about robbery in churches and the pain of victims, urging listeners to see stealing as a serious spiritual defilement.\n\nHe then moves to the second category, describing sexual sins as a form of robbery—taking a woman's purity, honor, and future. Using vivid language, he warns that adultery and fornication cause deep, lasting wounds, especially for women, and argues that true sexual intimacy belongs only within marriage. Finally, he explains the third category, blasphemy, as the ultimate theft: rejecting God’s authority and seeking to usurp His glory. Throughout, the sermon stresses that the heart’s intentions produce outward sin, and calls the congregation to guard their thoughts, speak truthfully, and honor God and neighbor.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}