Sermons on Hardened:

Power Of Pliability

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 16, 2024

One of the most important things we can do is to stay pliable with the Lord. The hardening of our hearts is a real danger. How do we stay in a place of responsiveness to His voice? This sermon focuses on the power of pliability and how to stay pliable before His presence.

Power of Pliability “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Ps. 37:4 NKJV What does it mean to delight ourselves in the Lord? First, let’s take a look at this idea in Hebrew. The verb here is anag (Strong's H6026). The Strong’s definition of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, 1 Corinthians 2:13, 1 John 2:27, John 16:13, John 9:6-7, Romans 9:18, Psalm 122:1, Hebrews 10:25, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 95:8, Hebrews 3:15, Galatians 5:25, Exodus 7:13, Exodus 7:22, Exodus 8:19, Psalm 68:9, 1 Timothy 2:8, Psalm 119:32, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

When God shocked Pharaoh’s heart it hardened all the more. How does your heart respond to God’s promptings? Are you shocked by your sin and your need to humbly submit to Him and accept His forgiveness? Are you shocked by the Cross of Christ?

25/07/09 10:42:59.000 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Shock treatment, Exodus 7, Hardened Heart | report Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! God says to Pharaoh through Moses "You will know that I am God!" If God chose to reveal Himself to a pagan ruler through plagues, how will He reveal Himself to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will study the biblical significance of this parable, exploring its themes, symbolism, and practical applications.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a profound parable that has been a cornerstone of Christian teaching for centuries. The parable of the sower and the seed (Matthew 13:1-23) is a rich and multifaceted allegory that offers insights into the nature of spiritual growth, the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Know That I Am The Lord God. Exodus 7-8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2026

GOD reveals HIS supremacy over every false authority, confronts hardened hearts, and delivers HIS people through a mediator - foreshadowing the greater redemption that would come through JESUS CHRIST. True freedom comes only through complete surrender to the LORD.

2026.02.08.Sermon Notes. KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD GOD. Exodus 7-8 The God Who Makes Himself Known William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalms 20:7, Matthew 26:28, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 20:7, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 3:13, John 12:37, Psalm 115:4-8, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 1:20, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1, Luke 9:62, John 8:36, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Light Doesn’t Always Lead To Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 21, 2025

John doesn’t blink when he says the ultimate reason the Jewish people don’t believe is because of God. What you are seeing in Jesus’ ministry is the same that Isaiah saw in his ministry. God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts.

One of the biggest challenges for the early Christian leaders was how many Jews were rejecting Jesus. The first two things Jesus’ disciples say about him in the Gospel of John are “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). And, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Trials Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 19, 2002

This is the first in a series that is out of the book of James I hope to add each sermon to the web sight as I write them. Use my experiece as a former foundry worker as to harden metal and then relate it to life and how God strengthens us

Facing Trials James 1:1-8 Special thanks to Pastor Ted Sutherla and his wonderful sermon God’s Perfecting Process 4 of the illustration came from this talented pastor. Today’s, starts our journey through the book of James. Today we will look and James 1:1-8 facing the trials in life. One thing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Soil Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Today, If You Hear His Voice . . . Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2021

The possibility of falling away from Christ is greater than most of us think--no one is entirely immune from this awful outcome. It all begins with how we come to respond to God's voice, when we know He has spoken to us, and even in small things, choose to ignore Him.

One of the great challenges of the pastoral profession is discerning who to help among those who are in evident financial need, and when to help them, and then how much to help them. Despite our best and most sincere efforts, pastors young and old, sometimes fail. I remember well the story of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-34, 1 John 2:19, 1 Corinthians 5:2, Mark 13:13, Colossians 1:22-23, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Hebrews 3:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Realistic Reminders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2020

We need reminders to keep us realistic about human social behavior, about our tendency to accommodate our own sin, and about the nature of government leaders.

Realistic Reminders (Proverbs 28:11-16) 1. Everyone is forgetful at times. The difference is often this: some people remember they are absent-minded, others forget they are absent-minded. 2. One of my favorite original jokes is also true: I read a book about how to remember, but forgot what it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Fireworks On Display

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

God wants you and me to see, to understand what a stubborn, what a hardened heart will cost you in life. There’s nothing more damaging in life than a rebellious heart, it will cost you everything you ever thought was valuable.

God’s Fireworks on Display Exodus 7-11 July 4, 1999 How many of you watched some fireworks last night? We went over to Lamar and watched their show, they had a huge crowd come out and they put on a pretty good show. To be honest, I was surprized by how many had come out, they had come from ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Confusion..... Love.....peace..... Faith......

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Apr 27, 2014

The followers of Yeshua HaMashiach experienced confusion following His arrest,trial,crucifixion.How could disciples hiding in fear be about God's service? God has entered into our hardened human hearts, Yeshua brought evidence to his chosen.

CONFUSION..... LOVE.....PEACE..... FAITH...... Over the years, my heart has been callous. I had Confusion, what I did not have was Love, Peace, and Faith. Maybe you have shared this kind of lifestyle with me. Maybe you had a similar experience. I do not feel that differently from other people. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Tilling Up The Mind

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 6, 2012

How open are you to the words of Jesus? Many of us are so hardened that His words bounce off, for others the past, present and future make our minds unable to process His thoughts. Today we examine the pliability of our minds.

Puzzles can be fun or extremely frustrating. Some people look at the pieces of a puzzle poured out on a table and have no idea what to make of it. They pick up a piece or two and nothing seems to make sense. They can’t see the whole picture and they aren’t willing to work it out. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Steps To Forgiving Someone Who Really Hurt You

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Feb 10, 2018

Forgiving someone who hurt you is hard work. It is easier to stay wounded and go around talking bad about them. It is easier to let bitterness put down roots and let our hearts get hardened, but Jesus said to forgive...

A preacher tells the story of inviting a guest lecturer to speak to a counseling class he was teaching and asked him to specifically discuss the topic forgiveness. He told a powerful story from his own life that day to illustrate his point that we should forgive. His brother had many struggles, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Goliath Of Gath Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022

Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes Himself Known. Exodus 9-10 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 14, 2026

GOD’s judgments are not merely acts of wrath; they are divine revelations meant to lead sinners to repentance and display HIS redemptive glory ultimately fulfilled in CHRIST. GOD reveals HIS supremacy over creation, rulers, and false gods so that all may know HE alone is LORD.

2026.02.15.Sermon Notes. THE GOD WHO MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN. EXODUS 9-10 William Akehurst, HSWC “That you may know that I am the LORD.” (Ex. 9:14, 16, 29; 10:2) SCRIPTURES: Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 3:15, Romans 1:24-28, Isaiah 28:21, Luke 14:33, John 1:5, John 8:12, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 3:15, Romans 1:24-28, Isaiah 28:21, Luke 14:33, John 1:5, John 8:12, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational