Sermons on Hard Heart:

The Voice That Rules The Heart Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 28, 2026

Psalm 36 shows that when the voice of sin blinds and flatters the human heart, the limitless covenant love of God—fulfilled in Jesus Christ as our Fountain of Life, Light of the world, and sheltering wings—rescues, restores, and reigns.

Psalm 36 - The Voice That Rules the Heart Introduction: Psalm 36 begins in an unexpected place. It does not begin with praise. It does not begin with prayer. It begins with a voice. “An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked…” David says something is preaching. Not ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart For His House

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 16, 2025

This message was a part of a stewardship series that looked the cost and sacrifices associated with Solomon's Temple.

A Heart for His Building He walked across the dusty, stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

Refresh My Heart

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 30, 2022

Here is the history of a saint who has been greatly wronged and is called upon to put it all behind him and forgive. Here is also the history of a sinner running from his past who found grace with God and was told to go back to what he ran from.

Philemon 1:8-20 Refresh My Heart October 30, 2022 The Plea for Onesimus. This short letter is one of the greatest of Paul’s writings. Even unbelievers have seen the power of this small excerpt of history. It speaks of a request for redemption and reconciliation. ILLS: The Setting. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022

This is an adaptation of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sermon Central Series, 'The Heart of Christmas'

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org One of the things I loved most about Christmas Eve was when all of my family came together. I remember going to Church that evening with my mom and my sister. It was a beautiful and nostalgic time. When I think of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

A Broken And Contrite Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, emphasizing our need for God's grace and guidance in overcoming our mistakes and renewing our hearts.

Good morning, beloved friends. Let's gather around the warmth of God's word today, as we find ourselves nestled in the heart of Psalm 51. This is a Psalm that is as much a balm for the soul as it is a mirror to our hearts. It's a Psalm that offers us a compass in the wilderness of our mistakes, a ...read more

Topics: Repentance

The Characteristics Of A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Explores the profound truth and blessings of living a life of purity in heart, as it leads us into the presence of God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His wisdom. We stand at the threshold of a profound exploration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Topics: Servanthood

Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores knowing God personally, prioritizing Him, offering our best, and pursuing righteousness, as illustrated in the story of Cain and Abel.

Grace and peace to you, dear brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as separate individuals, but as a united body, bound together by the love of Christ. As we prepare to turn our hearts and minds towards the Scripture, let us remember the words of the esteemed Christian author, J.I. Packer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-7

Topics: Give God, Best

The Heart & The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of hypocrisy, the revealing power of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of honesty in our Christian walk.

Good morning, beloved. I am so delighted to see each one of you here today, bright-eyed and eager to listen to the Word of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered together, united in faith, and joined in our shared love for Christ. Today, we will be focusing on Acts 5:1-11. A passage that brings us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit, Reveals

Ready Your Hearts Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to prepare their hearts and live ready to share the hope they have in Christ with gentleness and respect.

Welcome back, church, for another wonderful weekend of worship. Whether you are with us in person or watching online, I want you to know that God has something to say to each one of us today as we continue in our series, Live Ready. Last week we talked about how we must be ready for some tough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Heart Preparation, Sharing Hope, Gentleness And Respect

Sermon Series: Live Ready

Serve Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Endurance Test

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2010

I want to give you seven keys that will help you pass the endurance test. Number one, “treasure the test of hardness.” 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Our soldiers who have recently defended our nation w

Your Endurance Test Text: Romans 8:24-25 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Unlike the English word ‘hope,’ the NT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace Supports Us: Working Hard For A Faithful God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 1, 2024

We all must receive grace in Christ because grace strengthens us from time to time in any given challenge and difficulty of life.

Supported by Grace: Working hard for a faithful God Introduction: The phrase in v1, be strong is indeed an important encouragement. You also find this in the familiar OT passage of Joshua 1 where God encourages Joshua to be strong in taking Israel forward in their journey to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of A Difficult Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#12] THE END OF A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Introduction: In our study of the 1st and 2nd Kings of Israel, we meet 2 men who chose very different paths. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. He died on the battlefield along with 3 of his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025

Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist