Sermons on hardening: showing 121-135 of 7,191

The Eyes Have It Series

Contributed by James Harden Jr. on Jul 23, 2006

Through Elisha experience with his servant we are encouraged and enlightened on how the Cheif Optometrist helps us improve our spiritual eye sight.

The Eyes Have It The Role of the Spiritual Optometrist II Kings 6:8-18 Have you ever had an eye exam, I am sure you have been to an optometrist at least once it is the most interesting exam that you have ever had. It is also the least probing of all medical exams which I can am grateful for. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blaspheming The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 9, 2012

This act reveals a heart so hard that repentance is impossible (Hebrews 3:7--19). Ultimately, as Augustine says, "It is un-repentance that is a blasphemy against the Spirit" Updated June 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 8:4 - 20; Psalm 138 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 and Mark 3:20-35. A Little Boy desperately wanted $100.00 ...to buy some toys ...and prayed to God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Possible The Church Has Misunderstood Malachi 3:8-11? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 2, 2018

Christians have been taught that the tithe is a "spiritual bill" they must pay in order to keep the "windows of heaven" open. Is it possible that this passage is being used to teach something that it does not teach?

As a child, before my brothers and sisters and I would sit down for breakfast, we asked our father what we could do to please him so that he would let us eat. He’d tell us. If we wanted lunch money for school we would ask our father what would please him. He’d tell us. At supper time, as we sat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

An Unusual Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2010

Leviticus is probably the most "boring" book of the Bible (even Jesus doesn’t quote from it), but in it’s pages are some of the powerful stories of forgiveness you’ll read.

(This is the 2nd in a series dedicated to the most boring Scriptures in the Bible. At least… the things many people regard as boring) For some people, there’s nothing more boring than the tedious, almost unending regulations that God gave His people in Leviticus. In fact, when most people attempt ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hard Heart

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A Message about the hard heart

Mark 6:45-56 (KJV) 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship , and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida , while he sent away the people . 46 And when he had sent them away , he departed into a mountain to pray . 47 And when even was come , the ship was in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Soften Your Heart: Revelation 9:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 10, 2013

We are are in danger of refusing to repent and refusing to soften our hearts, just like the last generation facing the final punishment poured out on the earth.

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:21-22

Denomination: *other

Lies

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

the truth about lies

"But exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." Hebrews 3:13. There is not a more solemn warning in the Bible than this. There is not a more timely warning in the Bible than this. All around us we see men and women who are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Heart

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 18, 2008

What kind of person comes to your mind when you think of a person with a hard heart? Do you think of a mean person who mistreats little puppies? A mean person with no consideration for man nor beast is no doubt a hard hearted person, but I’m going to te

What kind of person comes to your mind when you think of a person with a hard heart? Do you think of a mean person who mistreats little puppies? A mean person with no consideration for man nor beast is no doubt a hard hearted person, but I’m going to tell you something the devil doesn’t want you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010

A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will, Man's Will Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

God’s righteousness, God’s mercy & compassion, Man’s will, God’s will

Romans 9 v 14-18 God’s righteousness (14) The earliest utterances of a child apart from “Mama” or “Dada” is “No!” or “It’s not fair!” We keep quiet about the vast teeming multitude of unfair things we think, say or do every day, but if God does something we’re not happy with, we cry foul. And how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

While Still Called Today

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you having your devotions everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:15 (Amplified Bible) 3:15 Then while it is [still] called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Disease

Contributed by Gary Kins on Mar 2, 2016

Mark 3:1-6 - Kardio-skelosis angers the Lord

Call To Worship -- Mark 16:14-16 Scripture Reading -- Ephesians 4:14-24 Heart Disease - Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ