Sermons on Hardness Of Heart:

Matthew 5 - Take A Bath! You Smell Like A Hypocrite! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

Take a bath! You smell like a hypocrite! Better to live like the unbeliever you are than to act like a Christian on Sundays. Because at least you won’t be deceiving yourself. Take the Purity in heart test from Matthew 5 and examine your motives!

Matthew 5 - Take a bath! You smell like a hypocrite! I don’t know about you but I don’t like the term "pure in heart". It seems like woose talk or I think of someone with an intellectual disability or so totally naïve they don’t see bad things happening all around them. Maybe even children, up to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Catastrophe Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 18, 2010

The biggest catastrophe which has even happened is found in Luke 2:7...and continues today..

The Catastrophe of Christmas Luke 2:7 * What do you think about when you hear the word, ‘catastrophe?’ Do words like disaster, calamity, ruin, tragedy, and more come to your mind? Yet if we are honest, we tend to think of catastrophes completely on an earthly or humanistic plain. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Moved Into The Neighbourhood

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 15, 2011

A very short talk given to a few hundred school children aged between 5 and 9 plus a lot of their parents, at the Buttsbury Schools Year 1 to 4 Christmas Carol concerts at Christ Church.

(Note to the reader - I will begin by showing a brief 1 minute video about why Christmas is special, with contributions from young children, in which they say that Jesus came to live with us because he loves everybody, because he wanted us to be good not bad, to fix the problems we were having, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Anglican

I Am Having An Affair With Jesus!

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 5, 2012

How to have an affair of the heart with Jesus

You say you Love Jesus, but are you having an affair with him? Is the love you have for Jesus one of reverence or do you know him so personally that you can say that you are having an affair with him? Chances are if you are at least 20 years old you have experienced an AFFIAR OF THE HEART. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus heals a leper demonstrate the power of His love

Jehovah Rapha This last year when I was in Africa I learned something. There is a conflict that exists between African and Asians. The Asian culture is one of honor and shame. The African culture is one of personal relationships. The conflict that exists between these two groups is a result ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: *other

The Pilgrim's Path 5 The Merciful

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 29, 2009

If we are to be merciful as Jesus commands in the beattitudes, then we must allow God to write His commands on our very hearts.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-5, Mathew 5:1-12 Written on their Hearts Introduction There are few things of human engineer which are more beautiful to watch than the marching of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. To see them move in perfect sink is astounding as they pivot on a dime, all in unison or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 22, 2009

Jesus described the coming kingdom of God through the windows of the parables. This sermon unpacks something of the meaning to the people then and to us now.

22.2.09 YOUR KINGDOM COME – Luke 8:4-14 INTRO News headlines today – THE TIMES 22nd February 2009 PARENTS TOLD: AVOID MORALITY IN SEX LESSONS PARENTS should avoid trying to convince their teenage children of the difference between right and wrong when talking to them about sex, a new government ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Slight Problem

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009

The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Heartburn

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about two depressed, disappointed disciples and their encounter with Jesus on the Emmaus Road.

Heartburn Luke 24:28-32 28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them. 30 Now it came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Sound The Shofar

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2014

Israel has slipped into apathy and complacency as a result the alarm has sounded to get our attention, the alarm has sounded for our heart, and the alarm has sounded to repositioning.

Sound the Shofar Joel 2:1-17 Israel has slipped into apathy and complacency as a result, this disaster came there way. Locust had come and had brought God s judgment, the locust are described as an invading army 6A nation has invaded my land, powerful and without number; it ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Crippled Feet Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2016

David's heart for God was extended to a man with crippled feet. A picture of the love of Jesus for us.

Last week we talked about David. We have learned that he is only 15 but has been chosen by God to become the next king of Israel. The reason being that he has a heart for God. That meant his very being, innermost person desired to please God above everything else. This same 15-year-old boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Are We Putting God First?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2016

God must be first in our lives.

ARE WE PUTTING GOD FIRST? Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Distractions of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist