Sermons on Hardening Hearts:

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, PLUS, a word that the Lord gave me for this new year. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, and what we’ll be looking at in our time together. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. And what I’d like to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Foursquare

Lazarus And The Rich Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

True faith is shown by compassion for others; ignoring those in need hardens our hearts and distances us from God’s grace and eternal hope.

Friends, welcome. Some stories slip past our defenses and sit down in the living room of our hearts. Jesus tells one of those stories today. It hums with hope and honesty. It whispers to our comfort and calls to our conscience. It lifts our chin so we can see the person at the gate and the God who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Hell

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Sixth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart TEXT: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION · Benjamin Franklin was committed to making himself a better person. So much so that he carried around a little book with a list of 13 virtues that he wanted to incorporate into his life. Each day he would concentrate on a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Unjust? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2012

We should not think God unfair. God's mercy is far wider & higher that anyone dare hope, but no one is entitled to it & no one can demand from God an accounting or the principles on which He bestows mercy & grace nor that He should bestow it differently t

ROMANS 9: 14-18 IS GOD UNJUST? [1 Peter 2:6-10] Has God's plan gone awry because Christ was rejected by the very people who were prepared for Him, meaning the Jews? Our passage previously has revealed that as always some open their hearts to God's revelation while others hardened their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Your Heart

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 28, 2009

Are there times when you doubt the things of God? Belief in God is not complete understanding of God but is rooted in our hearts. This sermon explores this further, with the hopes of demonstrating that many who struggle with belief really do in their hear

TITLE : BELIEVING IN THE HEART TEXT: Romans 10:10 AUTHOR: Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau “For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.” INTRODUCTION: • I’ll bet I know a deep dark secret of yours…I’ll bet that there are times where you doubt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10

Denomination: Orthodox

Dealing With Divorce: Hope For The Hard-Hearted And The Heavy-Hearted

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2005

What does the Bible say causes divorce? Why is it such an epidemic in our land? Here’s hope for the hard hearted and the heavy hearted!

Dealing with Divorce: Hope for the Hard Hearted and the Heavy Hearted No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-seven years of marriage Ronda and I have never even entertained the idea. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God

“hard Hearts And Providential Pots: More On God’s Sovereign Character” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2013

Romans 9 gives an excellent and clear view of the excellence and Sovereignty of God in choosing some for salvation and honorable eternal service to His Glory.

“Hard Hearts and Providential Pots: More on God’s Sovereign Character” Romans 9: 13-29 God does not “choose” people for salvation according to race, religion, ancestry, or ability, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2the Problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

We look in this 5 part series at spiritual heart problems.

#2 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 1 Tim. 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Turn Burdened Hearts Into Burning Hearts

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2004

This sermon reminds us that God is nearest during our times of sadness.

1. God Knows Where We are When We are Hurting. 2. Our Saviour is Nearest When Our Souls are Sad. 3. Overwhelming Sorrow Can Prevent Us From Encountering His Presence. 4. Christ Will Unfold the Scriptures During Our Dark Seasons. 5. The Presence of God is Not Based On Human Significance. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2009

Where is your heart leading you? Jesus exposes what our hearts so often treasure, and he brings us God’s promises that work the impossible in our hearts. Parts: A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible

Text: Mark 10:17-27 Theme: We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/We-Follow-Our-Heart_s-Treasure-Mark10_17-27.html Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

God Of The Bible "God's Heart And A Woman's Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 21, 2018

How when God created women their hearts are aligned to have easier access to accepting God's heart.

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God’s Image 1. Where do you get our information about God? 2. What do you think about Him? 3. How do you know if your thoughts about God are accurate? 4. What you believe ...read more

The Heart Of Your Problem Is The Problem Of Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

The reason we like traditions, whether it’s washing your hands or dressing up for church, is that it is something we can do outwardly and feel good about ourselves.

INTRODUCTION Part of this message is about traditions. Why do we do the things we do? Sometimes we do them because we’ve always done them the same way and we never questioned the reason. Growing up, I had exactly the same breakfast every morning: two fried eggs, bacon, grits, and toast. And the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Heart Your Heart?

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2025

God's heart bleeds for the lost. How about yours?

I’m not sure if I have ever had so many things happen in a short time that would point to this being the very passage I need to teach from today. For example, about 10 days ago we received a prayer letter from missionaries we support in the Netherlands, the Van Dillens. They had mentioned in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Bible Church

What's In Your Heart?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Feb 15, 2004

The Bible describes two treasures that may be in the heart of man. What are they?

INTRODUCTION Throughout the Bible the heart is referred to as something much more than simply an organ pumping blood. A careful study of the Word reveals that the heart is very important to becoming a Christian. We can believe in our minds and still be lost, but once a man believes in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Baptist