Sermons on Hard Heart:

The Law In Our Hearts Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued?

Let's begin a study on the spirit of the law. A 2,000 year long discussion still continues among Christians. The discussion centers around the question, how much of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, applies in the New Testament, and how much is discontinued? The argument between ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Your Heart?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 12, 2019

Following your heart may lead away from following the voice of the Good Shepherd

Weekend Message/Devotion May 12, 2019 Follow Your Heart? John 10:22-30 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Mark 7:14-15, John 5:17, John 7:14, Matthew 20:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Heart Like His

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 27, 2025

David is called a man after God's heart. This sermon explores the idea of being a man after God's heart.

A Heart Like His Introduction: In 1973, the world met a horse named Secretariat – a big, red colt with fire in his stride and thunder in his hooves. He didn’t just win races…. He rewrote history. At the Kentucky Derby, he started in last place… but, with every quarter mile, he got faster. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God That Sees The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

THE GOD THAT SEES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 21:2, Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13, Acts 1:24 INTRODUCTION: God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In a world where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of A Thankful Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

A thankful heart is a powerful key in the life of every believer. It grants access to God's presence, strengthens our faith, and opens the door to favour and victory.

THE POWER OF A THANKFUL HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:1-5 INTRODUCTION: In a world full of challenges and uncertainties, cultivating a thankful heart is a powerful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Searches The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts.

GOD SEARCHES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 21:2; Hebrews 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts. David’s charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

“THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity Starts In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2024

God desires unity in the body of Christ, but unity is not easy or automatic. God creates the unity, but it is something that we must strive to keep. Humility, gentleness, patience and forbearance help us to do just that.

A. I’m excited to begin a new sermon series this morning – a series that I am calling “7 Ones Equal Unity” and will be based on Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. Over the years, I have preached many sermons using verses from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, including a sermon series on the entire letter back in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On A Beating Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 24, 2024

A heart is defined as a singular hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

Helen Keller, an American author once remarked: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” Psalm 51:10 reminds us: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” A heart is defined as a singular ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 17:10, Ezekiel 36:26

The Desires Of Every Heart Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

Everyone has a desire. What is yours? I hope your desire fits with God's desire.

At this particular season much preparation is being made to make people happy during Christmas. Buying gifts to give away to satisfy desires of many hearts. Planning trips for family reunions to satisfy the desires of others. In this verse of scripture there are some things every human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Worship-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023

Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Pure In Heart: The Reward Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 17, 2023

This is the second message in a study of the sixth beatitude. The reward for the pure in heart is that they will "see God." How does that promise relate to the resurrection, and how does it relate to this life? What is biblical impact of seeing God?

Intro We are in a study of the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves to be revived and enter into his purposes more fully. Last week we began talking about the sixth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”i That is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 3:2-3, Hebrews 11:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Job 23:10, 2 Peter 1:1-7, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 12:14, Ephesians 5:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Are The Pure In Heart?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 26, 2023

Have you ever wondered why people considered pure in heart often have an unwavering faith in God and seem at peace with themselves? In this study, we will explore why they believe that no matter their life challenges, God will ensure that everything works out for their benefit.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:8) "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Psalms 73:1) "Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart." (Psalms 51:10-12) (10) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, Psalm 24:3-5, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Timothy 2:22, Psalm 51:10-12, Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Timothy 1:5, Psalm 73:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2023

'Guard the Heart' - Proverbs chapter 4 verses 10-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Choice to Guard the Heart (vs 10-19) The Command to Guard the Heart (vs 23a) The cause and effect of a Guarded Heart (vs 23–27 SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China. • Is the only man-made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Denomination: Brethren