Sermons on Hard Hearted:

A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2011

My series continues based on Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus. In this sermon, we learn that having a pure heart begins with praying for one, and then continues with the necessary weeding and seeding.

Introduction: A. How many of you would consider yourselves to be a good gardener? Do you have a green thumb? B. Here’s a little piece I found called “Top 8 Things I Have Learned About Gardening.” #8. Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. #7. Whichever garden tool ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jul 8, 2015

Beatitudes 5-7 Mercy, Purity, Peacemaker

This morning we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount by looking at the last part of the Beatitudes that shows us what happens when a person comes into a relationship with Jesus Christ. A true believer is not simply a person who walks an aisle, says a prayer and then checks off the box ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hungry Heart Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014

What is the heart hungrying & thirsting after?

A proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Merry Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that our happiness comes in the LORD, we celebrate JESUS in our life and heart. Broken spirit are for the unbelievers because they don't have any reason to rejoice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you happy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our happiness comes in the LORD, we celebrate JESUS in our life and heart. Broken spirit are for the unbelievers because they don't have any reason to rejoice. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 17:22 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

These final words in Hebrews pull away the veil that hides the heart of the author (His identity is in question, but his heart is on full display.) In these closing verses we discover the deepest desires/longings in the heart of the man of God.

A Pastor’s Heart Heb. 13.18-25 Hebrews Sermon Series December 14, 2014 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A These final words in Hebrews pull away the veil that hides the heart of the author (His identity is in question, but his heart is on full display.) 1 In these closing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 19, 2017

Real thanksgiving is offered unto the Lord. Every blessing we receive is from His gracious hand. Genuine praise unto the Lord lies at the very heart of thanksgiving.

The Heart of Thanksgiving Psalm 103: 1-5 This week we will celebrate one of the most beloved of American holidays. Thanksgiving is a time set aside to ponder our blessings and offer gratitude for them. I am thankful for such a holiday in America, but in reality, everyday ought to be Thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Work Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anchoring The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 22, 2014

Four Questions On Hope 1. What Is My Hope? 2. What Is the Value of My Hope? 3. What Is Foundation of the Christian's Hope? 4. Who Do Not Have Such Hope?

Kedging A kedge anchor is used when a ship is grounded - Sailors will row the kedge anchor as far as they can from the ship they wish to move. - They drop the kedge anchor into the sea. - Sailors on board begin to operate the winch and pull their way towards the anchor. - This is know as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Sacrifices

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2014

The Levitical sacrifices reveals the demands of God, and hence the character of God. At the heart of the sacrifices, we can learn 3 truths: God is approachable, sin is removable, and life is redeemable.

The Book of Leviticus is a book that many of us would not like to read, but it is the first book that a Jewish child has to study. • Reading through it helps us understanding of WHO God is and how man can approach Him. • The sacrifices and rituals reveals the demands of God, and hence ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearts Of Stone

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 17, 2014

GOD DESIGNED A HEART OF OBEDIENCE FOR BELIEVERS.

HEARTS OF STONE OBSERVATION: ISRAEL WHILE IN EXILE EMBRACED SPIRITUAL ADULTERY. GOD STATES HE WILL VINDICATE HIS NAME AMONG THE NATIONS. (EZEKIEL 36: 22-23). INTERPRETATION: EZEKIEL 36: 26 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) I WILL GIVE YOU A NEW HEART AND PUT A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; I WILL TAKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Sep 21, 2014

"Sometimes When You Give Thanks To God Is Not Because Of What You Receive But What God Has Done."

Text: Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭11-17‬ KJV And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Of Gratitude

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 25, 2019

A Thanksgiving message.

A Heart of Gratitude Psalm 103 I. David thanked God for His Forgiveness – verse 3 a. Forgiveness is the basis of all blessing b. Forgiveness leads to healing c. Forgiveness leads to redemption (vs 4) II. David thanks God for His Sufficiency – verse 4 a. Loving kindness and ...read more

Turning Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2018

What we need in this world is reconciliation of God and man, and of man to man.

Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Look closely at the words of the Lord’s Prayer and you will see, as the Church Fathers taught, the whole of the Gospel summarized in these petitions. Think of all the problems we face in our world today, and all that we have faced in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them.

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them. But now, Jesus is about to leave them, they will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 15, 2016

God looked at Saul and got right to the heart of the matter.

The last time we were together, I told the story of Ruth and Boaz. We learned of how Boaz was her redeemer and mirrored what Jesus would do for us one day. The nation of Israel had taken possession of the land promised to them but they disobeyed God by not driving out all the nations that were in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Foursquare