Sermons on Hardened:

Wise And Wiser Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 22, 2017

Wisdom is about making good choices, and it is also about know what to typically expect in life and in dealing with otherås. We can always gain more wisdom as we incorporate particular concepts.

Wise and Wiser (Proverbs 25:1-7) 1. Last week, I finally carved out some time to water blast our back deck. Between rain, cold, and busy schedules, it was no easy task. 2. Neither is water blasting. Last time I did it, 3 years ago, not such a good result; it would cut little trails into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fountainhead Of Faith

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was given at the funeral of a Christian woman who, prior to her death, had asked me to preach about God’s plan of salvation, a “born again message” as she put it, at her funeral for the benefit of some of her family who had not yet accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Joan often spoke to me of her desire that I speak truthfully and forthrightly on this day about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today I will do my best to find words to honor that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Transformer Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2019

In Christ we are to be transformed and be agents of transformation through whom the Holy Spirit works.

1. Transformer Toys and Movies (6 with a 7th on the way -- $BILLIONS) The Autobots and Decepticons exert an incredible new force from the Allspark! Both sides use the power to master mysterious new abilities by converting Earth vehicles into Spark Armor: battle-ready gear they’ll use to take the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Great And Good! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 24, 2020

Looking at our God at this time of season (Thanksgiving Day) we are in awe of God being great and being good. Reading the scriptures gives meaning for God's greatness and His Goodness."

Probably one of the first prayers we learned after “Now I lay me down to sleep” was “God is great! God is good! Let us thank Him for our food!” We may have even learned the longer version which included: “By His hand we all are fed, give us Lord our daily bread.” From this brief prayer, from our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Know What He Is Doing? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2021

Simple logic cannot comprehend the depths of the soul – and our complex but sinful human heart. Nor can it fathom the sovereign plans of God.

Does God Know What He is Doing? (Romans 9:1-5) Introduction to Romans 9:1-11:36 In verse 1-6a, Paul answers the question, “If God is sovereign and works in hearts to create belief or hardens hearts, if He knows the future, and He has promised to exalt Israel, how do we account for Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Degrees Of Sin And Punishment

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 8, 2018

To show from the scripture that there are degrees of sin and Punishment, and to show the Christ made full payment for all sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 19:11 "...he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin." Luke 12:47-48 "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, ...read more

Feeding Five Thousand And Walking On Water

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2018

Hunger in the wilderness and wind at sea BOTH can kill: but the Rescuer comes.

A. THE FEEDING OF THE 5,000. John 6:1-15. It was now nearly a year since Jesus had cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem, and Passover was fast approaching (John 6:4). Jesus and His disciples had tried to withdraw from the throng in Galilee, and sought some rest and relaxation in the Golan Heights: ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive As God Forgives Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021

God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Is Essential.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 29, 2020

It is the truth that binds all the other truths that are found in the gospel!

Trump declares churches 'essential,' calls on them to reopen I have heard people say, “Well, I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian.” Listen to this statement by Jesus (1)-Matthew 16:15-He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - Intercessor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Moses deals with Israel's sin

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT MOTIVATED MOSES? 1. Moses was in God’s presence receiving the Ten Commandments. “Joshua heard the noise . . . there is war in the camp” (Ex. 32:17, KJV). 2. Corruption by Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-8, Exodus 32:29, Exodus 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah - When Your Dreams Fall Apart Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

God can/will encounter you when your dreams collapse.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16 year old Uzziah . . . their king . . . he ruled 52 years . . . he obeyed Me, the Lord . . . as long as Zechariah was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Worth Your Salt Or Worthless Salt?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

Are you salt in your world or are you being trodden over?

Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. I am not a scientist and probably only got an A in Mr. King's class because he enjoyed a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 27, 2020

When we partake of Holy Communion what are we partaking of and what did Paul mean with partaking in an unworthy manner

Holy Communion Part 1 of 2 Key Scripture for series: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (NKJV) 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extraordinary Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 13, 2019

First in a series of Extraordinary Life. Addresses the kind of faith that is out of the ordinary.

Extraordinary Faith March 10, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to take care of us. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Supplemental Passage: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist