Sermons on Hardened:

The Longsuffering Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Forbearance is that character of God which causes Him to withhold punishment when it is justly due; to restrain His wrath, when it can be righteously poured on His enemies. Forbearance is the consequence of God’s abundant goodness. Longsuffering is forbea

Intro: God’s goodness is upon all His works. “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” (Psa. 33:5b) “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” (Psa. 145:9) Forbearance is that character of God which causes Him to withhold ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: *other

The Root Of Bitterness

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion.

Intro: In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion. There are some lessons we can learn from this verse. I. THE CAUSE OF BITTERNESS A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: *other

Seeds That Survive Pt 3 - Rocky Soil Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seeds that Survive Luke 8:4-15 Seeds that survive. We’ve been talking about this parable of the sower and the seed for the last couple of weeks. Last week we talked about the Wayside soil – wayside hearts – hardened hearts that need a plow and rain to soften them so that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Seeds That Survive Pt 5 - The Seed That Remains Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seed That Remains Pt 5 - The Seed that Remains Luke 8:4-15 As we have looked more closely at this parable of the sower and the seed we have looked at 3 of the 4 soils. Wayside hearts hardened by the forces of a broken world that does not allow the seed to penetrate and needs the plow and rain to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Walking With God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 14, 2011

Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a man of faith Enoch was for his name is among those in the “Hall of Faith” of Hebrews 11. E

Intro: Enoch is named only nine times in the entire Bible: six times in Genesis, and once each in the books of Luke, Jude and Hebrews. Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: *other

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross and repented of.

The Bible, as God's word, reveals God's moral character and it shapes the morality of the Christian. The Bible has much to say about homosexuality: 1. Lev. 18:22 , "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination." 2. Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-28, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen To Soar Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

The Lord chooses Israel to be a Holy Nation. This is not a position of privilege, but one of responsibility.

Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 “Chosen to Soar” INTRODUCTION They were an unremarkable people descended from a man and wife who have no other distinction than we know their names. The people had no notable culture and no great art work. They were broken and poor. Yet, they were chosen ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowledge Of The Truth Leads To Righteousness

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 5, 2015

God’s word is alive in the Bible. If we allow it, it will speak personally to us and transform our hearts, minds and lives. As his words penetrate our souls, we will truly become available to God.

Have you ever met people who thought they were better than others? Well, we as Christians know that is a bad attitude to have. No one is better than anyone else. We are all the same before God. He judges Jews and Gentiles alike-impartially and righteously-on the basis of their levels of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 11, 2015

The invitation to be guests at God's banquet in extended to all.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Invitation” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult concepts to grasp is Christianity is that God wants a relationship with us. The depth of faith is not determined by the number of religious activities in which we are involved every week. Faith is living each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 9 - Matthew 12:30-32 - I Don't Want To Be Rescued Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 15, 2010

Imagine if some of the miners, after all the work that had been done for them, had decided they DIDN'T WANT TO BE RESCUED and walked back into the darkness of the mineshaft, away from the capsule which had been made to bring them to safety and celebration

Part 9 - Matthew 12:30-32 - I DON'T WANT TO BE RESCUED! The world watched as 33 Chilean miners TRAPPED underground for 69 days were rescued. The last miner was rescued on Thursay October 14, 2010, a day marked with celebration and joy all around the world. The President of Chile said that Chile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

How Much Farther? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". Keep running a good race.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#3] HOW MUCH FARTHER? Hebrews 4:1-13 Introduction: I remember as a child, when my family would go on a long road trip, and how exciting the first 10 or 20 mile was, but that as the trip went on how tired I would become. After about 100 miles, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

3 Immediate Spiritual Actions Responses In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 15, 2018

What to do when facing a crisis? How to deliberately fight to keep your peace.

Scripture reading: Exo 14:12 The former quick-tempered Moses patiently answered the people's hasty accusation with three directives to meet this emergency: (1) "Do not be afraid" The word to the patriarchs, Gen 15:1; 26:24; and to Israel as they possessed the land, Josh 1:9; 8:1) (2) "Stand firm" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:12-16, Hebrews 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Way For Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2015

Before we can go out into the world to share the good news of Christ, we must first prepare our own hearts. An Advent sermon for Holy Communion Sunday.

Preparing the Way for Christmas Mark 1:1-8 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will You Do With The King Of Glory

Contributed by John Colbert on Jul 22, 2015

Every human living on this earth is given a choice on where they will spend eternity

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. Sunday Morning Manna / "What will you do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist