Sermons on Hard Hearted:

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Aug 3, 2018

A funeral sermon upon the death of an elderly Christian.

John 14:1-4 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

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 Stirring In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2019

It is a mystery, but our unchangeable God wants us to understand that He is not without compassion.

A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers us a unique view of the tenderness of the LORD toward His people (Hosea 11:1a). Moses reminded the people that the LORD ‘did not set His love upon’ them for any ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus taught His followers to prove their love by purity of living that flows from the heart.

“If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. However, Christian perspective on the subject of Christian distinctiveness presents to some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2020

To find the cure for your troubled heart, look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit.

Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Invitation To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Introduction to the Disciple's Prayer as taught by Jesus.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #1 TITLE: An Invitation to the Heart of God TEXT: Matthew 6:5-9 INTRO: A Pastor asked a man to lead in prayer. He had never led in prayer before, so he stood up and said “O Lord...O Lord...O Lord, Amen” and sat down. The sermon on the mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016

Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Keep It In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Starts In The Heart’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23; NRSV) Let us remember to prepare our hearts each week in our service to the Lord. Please invest time in prayer, to seek the mind of Christ, on how you can best give of your resources and yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Gospel’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

15You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Praise-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

A Praise-Filled Heart is part of a sermon series looking at those heart qualities Christian's should possess. This sermon takes its content from Psalm 138 as we look at three aspects of a heart filled with praise: a whole, humble, and encouraged heart

A Christian’s Heart “A Praise-Filled Heart” Psalm 138:1-2 Introduction The idea of praising God for who He is, the Almighty God, Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Restorer, and Savior should be tantamount for all Christians. • We praise God for being our King, Judge, Warrior, and Shepherd. • We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spirit Of The Great Heart

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2016

A short message using Johnny Clegg's, Song Spirit of the Great Heart. One person at a time, we can reach out as Christ to Christ!

Start with Chorus 107. To be like Jesus I have centered this morning on a piece of music that actually comes out of South Africa, my reasoning being that we are to praying for the Malawi territory as part of our prayers. written by a man by the name of Johnny Clegg, a 63 year old Anthropologist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

After God's Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 20, 2017

David was a polygamist, adulterer and murdered. He was deceptive. He never meted out justice and was irresponsible with the crimes committed under his own roof. How does a man with that track-record get God's blessing with, "A man after my own heart"?

After God’s Heart Psalm 19:1-14; 1 Samuel 13:14 On this Father's Day, I am led to a man of men, a prince of princes and a statesman of politicians. He was a poet, musician and military leader who conquered nations and put fear in his enemies. The most profound accomplishment that would be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2017

Stay faithful to God. Guard your heart and fear the Lord.

1 Kings 11:1-13 GUARD YOUR HEART ES 16 Jul 17 1672 Chapter 11 marks the turning point in Solomon’s life. He has left his first love and allowed other loves to take hold of him. • He has wisdom, but wisdom cannot immune us from sinning against God. Solomon hardened his heart towards God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing The Heart Of A Warrior Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

We started this series, last week.As believer’s we have not been called to be problem starters but problem solvers and Paul constantly reminds us that our daily walk, as believer’s, is through a battleground.

Developing the Heart of a Warrior Psalms 27:1-14 We started this series the week before Mother’s day and I want to pick up where I left off by saying, the heart determines everything that you and I really are. As believer’s we have not been called to be problem starters but problem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist