Sermons on Hard Heart:

Thirsty Hearts: Finding Fulfillment At The Well

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

Today, I invite you to journey with me to the ancient wells of Scripture, where we will explore the theme of thirsty hearts and the fulfillment we can find at the well. Just as physical thirst drives us to seek water, our souls also long for something to quench their thirst.

Sermon Points: The Thirst of the Soul Scripture Reference: Psalm 42:1-2 (KJV) "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?" Explanation: Our souls possess an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2, Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:13-14, Isaiah 12:3, John 7:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare The Passover. Prepare Your Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 2, 2023

God wants to take us to another level in Him. Behold I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Are you ready to go from religiosity and tradition to relationship.

“Prepare the Passover” Subtopic: “Prepare Your Heart” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - There are 2 sides to every story, there are 2 sides of a coin, 2 sides of the street. Well, when it comes to the Word of God there are 2 sides as well, there’s the natural and the spiritual. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13, Revelation 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:40-50

Denomination: Apostolic

God Knows Your Desires Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19).

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). And then: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Romans 7:18-20, Proverbs 16:30

The Vision Of God Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2023

"The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and explore together how purity of heart leads us to witness the visions of God.

Introduction My sermon today revolves around the profound truth that "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." This concept resonates deeply with our faith and aligns with the teachings of the Bible. So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 10:1-6, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

To be a man or woman after God’s heart, you must cultivate a heart that worships, repents, trusts, obeys, and loves God’s Word.

A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Acts 13:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 51:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9 INTRODUCTION: God called David “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). This wasn’t because David was perfect, but because his heart was devoted to God. To be a man or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Your Heart On Fire Again

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

The cry of the Spirit in this season is for believers to reignite their passion and spiritual fervency. The coldness of the world must not infect the heart of the church.

SET YOUR HEART ON FIRE AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:32 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Psalm 85:6, Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The human heart is the centre of passion, devotion, and direction. When the heart is set ablaze by the Spirit of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Romans 12:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Psalm 85:6, Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothering Sunday: Honouring The Heart Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2024

On Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honour and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers.

Title: "Mothering Sunday: Honouring the Heart of Motherhood" Introduction: Today, as we gather on Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honor and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers. Yet, beyond ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Proverbs 31:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Ephesians 5:2, Proverbs 31:28-29, 2 Timothy 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of Religion Is Loving God And Neighbour Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Some may view religion as a set of rules or dogmas, but Jesus reveals its true heart. Let’s explore into His teachings.

In Mark 12:29-31, a scribe asks Jesus, "Which commandment is the most important?" Jesus replies, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength...and you shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Seeking God With All Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd's Sacred Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2025

Jesus, who is the Second Person of the Trinity and True God, is in His human nature like a shepherd for all of us who believe in Him.

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2025 Before we look at today’s Scriptures, let’s look back even before king Saul and King David to the time when the Israelites were led by Judges. The greatest of these was Samuel. In the first book of Samuel, chapter 8, we see a picture of Samuel when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Romans 5:5-11, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Deceitful Heart And Unmasking Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its consequences, and the biblical guidance for overcoming this insidious trap.

The Bible warns us that our hearts are "deceitful above all things" (Jeremiah 17:9). This sobering truth reveals the propensity of our inner selves to distort reality, leading us down a path of self-deception. In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Christ Crucified — The Heart Of Our Worship

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Mar 21, 2025

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them.

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them. He doesn’t appeal to clever arguments or dazzling oratory. Instead, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Anglican

The Light Of Christmas: A Gift For Every Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Today, let us explore the profound meaning behind the Light of Christmas, a gift that illuminates every heart with hope, joy, and salvation.

"The Light of Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart" On this sacred Christmas Day, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the glow of festive lights, our hearts resonate with the ageless story—the story of a gift given to the world, a gift that transcends time and space. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, John 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Lose Heart! Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Nov 14, 2024

It is very possible to lose heart in times of injustice and suffering. This brief outline highlights six uses of the Greek word ekkakeo (to be faint/weary), and provides antidotes to counteract the effect of spiritual, emotional, and physical weariness.

This is an outline of a word study on the Greek word translated as losing heart and growing weary. There are antidotes given as a remedy to not lose heart. The word for “lose heart” is used 6 times in the New Testament. The word is–ekkakeo–Strong's G1573. Here they are In Biblical Order: Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

The Heart Of The Christian Life. Matthew 18

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message about walking the true of Christ. Having the ability to have faith and move on from the past.

The heart of the Christian life. Matthew 18 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational