Sermons on Hard Hearts:

Praise God With Our Whole Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006

Pentecost 18(C) - Believers want to praise God with their whole heart because our Lord God is faithful and our Lord God preserves us.

PRAISE GOD WITH OUR WHOLE HEART October 8, 2006 - PENTECOST 18 - Psalm 138 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Blessed Saints in the Lord: As we heard this Psalm this morning, we probably picked up already the overriding theme of praising, giving thanks and worshipping the Lord. This is the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021

The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:8, Ecclesiastes 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007

Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place Introduction Manufacturers have regularly recalled such items as automobiles, television sets and, of course, more recently, Chinese built children’s toys. If defective, these items can be very dangerous. In 1972, General Electric issued what may be the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect, Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This sermon is a continuation of the theme from sermon #2 and deals with Matt. 5:27-37 in the Sermon on the Mount series. This section deals with adultery, divorce, and swearing.

The Sermon on the Mount #3 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect( part 2) Matthew 5:27-37 CHCC: September 23, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Last week we saw the first point Jesus made about the Kingdom Heart. He taught that if we hold Anger in our hearts, it will grow to Contempt and Malice. No one with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Have You Responded To Jesus’ Resurrection?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 23, 2019

This message is about the disciples and their response to Jesus’ resurrection. And their response mirrors how many Christians respond to Jesus today.

Jesus’ resurrection on that third day was 4000 years in the making. When God raised Jesus from the dead, it was the crescendo of our Heavenly Father’s plan to make it available for man to once again have His spiritual life living inside of him. That’s why Jesus not only died a spiritual death but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Luke 24:13, Luke 24:27-32, Luke 24:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Purity isn’t just being clean; it’s being single-minded and intentionally focused. In this instance, God wants us to be focused on His kingdom and righteousness.

Tonight we’re going to look at the next attitude Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. – “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” I wonder what that means, for they shall see God. Remember we said that “Blessed” means happy. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007

This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

Compassion: More Than A Bleeding Heart

Contributed by Lee Mefford on Apr 18, 2017

One of the great needs in the world today is the need for compassion. Compassion has been defined as "sorrow for the sufferings of another, with the urge to help.",

Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. There lived in India a well-known poet named Tagore. One morning his servant was late coming to work. Tagore became more angry by the minute as he waited for him to arrive. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Six Hearts (On The Road To Emmaus)

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Strengthens Our Weak Hearts with Simple, Rejuvenating Faith! (the 6 headings in this sermon were heard in a sermon by my mentor Doug Kostowski, Miami, FL. The body of the material is mine)

Short summation of the gospel/crucifixion? Bring up to speed succinctly. And the story grows on by His mercy Certain people stand out to me. People that are unusual. Remarkable. Memorable. People that directly or indirectly shape my outlook on life—maybe some even my life itself. • High ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does My Heart Please God?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

DOES MY HEART PLEASE GOD?

DOES MY HEART PLEASE GOD? Psalms 78:72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. A HEART THAT PLEASES GOD MUST! I. Be Saved Romans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:72

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Should Not Lost Heart

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 15, 2008

Message looks at five reasons why the Apostle Paul did not use heart and applies them to our lives

2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) Why we should not lost heart? The Apostle Paul had established the Corinthian church on his second missionary journey in AD 49. This church was very important to him. But the church struggled in their faith. Corinth was a sprawling seaport and stopover between Asia and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

When Our Hearts Condemn Us Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 6, 2007

What happens when our hearts comdemn us and what can we do about it?

Text: 1 John 3:11-24 Title: When our hearts condemn us Introduction John tells us that the oldest message in the world is the message “We should love one another.” And the first person in the world to disobey that message was Cain who we are told in verse 12 “belonged to the evil one and murdered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Mouse's Heart/Learn How To Fly

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

Often we develop a mouse’s heart attitude and can never reach into the realm of the Divine Plan.

A MOUSE’S HEART OR LEARN HOW TO FLY? by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering what kind of heart do I have? Am I learning? Where am I in the process of learning? Here is a neat lesson on 7 steps to learn to fly. This is a powerful lesson, it is not all my work, I do not know ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9-14, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005

Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021

Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ