Sermons on hard hearts: showing 946-960 of 165,907

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“life Can Be Hard”

Contributed by John Hamby on May 5, 2014

Response to the 2014 Tornado.

“Life Can Be Hard” 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 First let me say, I feel like I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Heart Ready To Listen? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 15, 2008

This passage looks at the parable of the four soils in Luke 8 - our attitudes will determine whether we hear from God and whether the Word will be received in good soil and reproduce fruit in our lives.

Acknowledgement - Rick Warren, Saddleback Church Today we’re beginning a new series "How to Hear God’s Voice". o One of the most basic claims of Christianity is that God speaks to people. All through the Bible you see the phrase, "And God said or The word of the Lord came to ……………….." o There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Help Me Change Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021

Once you experience life-changing conversion, you can then put in the work to be a better person. Jesus died to make you compassionate. Jesus died to make you kind. Jesus died to make you honest

If you were to make a list of the things you’d like to change about yourself, what would be at the top of the list? Are you addicted to food? Late-night snacking? Or is it a more serious issue? Do you hate you? Do you have narcissistic tendencies? Do your relationships frazzle quickly, and no one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Outline

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 28, 2014

God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines.

I. Seek God’s Answer (23:1-5) A. Concerning the threshing floors (v. 1) B. Concerning fear ( vv. 2-5) II. Seek God’s Counsel (23:6-18) A. Concerning Saul’s plot (vv. 6-9) B. Concerning evil (7-10) C. Concerning encouragement (11-18) III. Seek God Refuge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2014

Part 1 focuses on how our knowing that God has forgiven us of sins we have repented from enables us to have confidence that He hears us when we are crying out to Him, especially when we're between the Rock and Hard Place.

The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 1 You Are Forgiven Scriptures: Psalms 103:10-11; Jeremiah 31:34; Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:8, 16-18 Introduction: First and foremost I want to thank Cynthia and Anthony for covering for me during my sabbatical. The last two months have allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 30, 2014

Part three focuses on faith as a grain of mustard seed.

The Rock and the Hard Place Part 3 Are You Satisfied With Your Faith Part 2? Scriptures: Matthew 17:14-21; 13:31-32 Introduction This is the continuation of my message from two weeks ago. If you recall from that message I asked you if you were satisfied with your faith. In my youth Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 16, 2014

Part six focuses on how we fail in our faith at times but it does not mean that we must remain failures. When we fail and/or fall down we continue to get back up.

The Rock And The Hard Place – Part 6 When We Fall – Get Back Up Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21; Romans 12:3 Introduction: In my message last week I told you that we have all had times when we have failed in our faith. We have all experienced situations where we “thought” we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 29, 2014

Part seven focuses on the question "Is God Waiting On You?" We say we're walking in faith but how can that be if we're following what He is telling us.

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 7 Is God Waiting On You Scriptures: Exodus 13:3, 14, 16; 6:28-30; 7:17-20; 8:5-6, 13, 16-17, 28-31; 9:8-10, 18-24, 29; 10:3-6, 12-14 18-19, 21-23; 11:4-6, 10; 14:10-16, 21-22 Introduction: Two weeks ago in part six of this series, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Work Hard To Be Rich

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working hard to be rich? Don't do that according to this verse. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that gathering riches here on earth is not our purpose but JESUS is. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 23:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 23:4 Weary not yourself to be rich; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knots - Part 2 - Knot Hard Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2014

We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

Knots Pt. 2 - Knot Work We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships are one of the most important and most impacting aspects of our lives. I have witnessed relationships bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Lord It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by David N. Clay on Feb 21, 2012

Philippians 2:5-11 tells us how to be humble. How to have a selfless mind, a sacrificial mind, and a serving mind.

Humility Years ago there was this funny song about humility. The chorus went something like this… Oh Lord it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me I must be a heck of a man. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Diligence Becomes Hard Labour

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017

Diligence is a virtue but when God is taken out of the picture, it becomes a liability characterized by vanity, sorrow, hard labour, restlessness, failure and poverty

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Ps 127:1-2 Biblical Facts: 1. At every given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God