Podcasts about hard hearts

The gospel is an offense to those seeking to preserve their own self-righteousness.

America is in the mess it is in because of our idols. The central shrine is the worship of the individual self. And like ancient Israel when the chickens come home to roost, we sometimes try to cry out to God for deliverance. But we have not yet actually turned away from our false gods, and so we are in a position where God has every right to say to us what He said to ancient Israel: “Ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more” (Judges 10:13).The Text: “And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim. And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir…” (Judges 10:1-18).King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscow.

In Matthew 19:1–12, Jesus addresses marriage, divorce, and singleness—pointing us back to God's design and exposing the deeper issue of our hearts. This message calls us to surrender every part of our lives to Christ and find hope in His grace, no matter our story.Mission Church is a North Valley fellowship of ragamuffins finding refuge in the gospel of grace—loving Jesus, living like Jesus, and leading others to Jesus.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Bro. Cam Stevens continues the sermon series entitled "The Gospel of John", today we continue with the sermon entitled "Hard Hearts!"Thank you for joining us today! If you would like to connect with Farmstead, click the link and fill out the connect card.https://forms.gle/8EyG7MEbk8icm15o9

Speaker: Rob SteeleMark 4:1–20 argues that the condition of a person's heart determines how they receive and respond to God's Word. Jesus uses parables not only to reveal truth to those who are receptive but also to expose and confirm the hardness of those who resist it. The message emphasizes the tension between God's sovereign revelation and human responsibility, showing that hearing the Word is never neutral; it either softens or hardens the heart. Through the parable of the four soils, the sermon identifies different heart responses: hard, shallow, divided, and fruitful, each producing different spiritual outcomes. Ultimately, it calls listeners to examine their own hearts and consider whether God's Word is truly taking root and producing lasting fruit in their lives.Need Prayer? 

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Pastor Ty Neal Jesus, save the lost and guide the saved. God uses sin sinlessly. William Still Big Idea: God is sovereign and hearts are hard. The 5th Trumpet Revelation 9:1 Isaiah 14:12 Luke 10:18 The Devil is still God's Devil. Martin Luther Luke 8:28-31Revelation 9:2-3 Revelation 9:4 Satan's hordes are at work across the earth, destroying people's lives, inciting them to commit appalling crimes against one another, making life utterly miserable for millions, holding them captive in false religions. The post Sovereign God & Hard Hearts appeared first on Grace Point Church in Las Vegas.

Palm Sunday wasn't just a moment. It was a movement of people, a city overflowing with expectation, emotion, and decision.In this powerful Palm Sunday message from Pastor George Sawyer, we step into the streets of Jerusalem during Passover and wrestle with a deeply personal question: Who would you have been in the crowd?With powerful teaching from Scripture, including connections to Matthew 21, Luke 19, Exodus 12, and Hebrews 12, Pastor Sawyer calls believers to move beyond crowd-based identity and step into personal, resilient faith. Faith that praises boldly. Faith that lays down old identities. Faith that presses through the noise to truly encounter Jesus.You're not just part of a crowd. You have a calling. You have a testimony. And your response to Jesus matters.00:00 Who Would You Be in the Palm Sunday Crowd00:49 How Large Was Jerusalem During Passover02:17 Palm Sunday Prophecy Fulfilled03:34 The Crowd Scene in Matthew 2105:45 Luke 19 Account and Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem08:52 Why Jesus Rode a Donkey Instead of a Warhorse10:38 The Second Coming Contrast12:31 God's Perfect Timing in Scripture13:24 The Passover Lamb Connection (Exodus 12)15:48 Crowd Identity in Today's Culture19:09 Building Personal Faith in a Noisy World19:51 Sharing Your Testimony Boldly21:40 Praising God Without Shame22:45 The Curious Crowd With No Root24:29 Hosanna Means Save Us Now25:09 Hard Hearts and Religious Pride27:00 Faithful Followers Who Stand Firm29:26 A Call to Come Back to Jesus31:10 Crowd Mentality vs Personal Faith31:59 Pressing Through for a Miracle34:08 Reaching Out to Touch Jesus35:36 Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses (Hebrews 12)38:00 Your Testimony as a Palm Branch38:34 Laying Down Your Old IdentityDigital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org

Today's episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics.

Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for March 11, 2026. Today, we continue our series on Matthew in Chapter 19, where Jesus teaches on divorce, but even more importantly, on the danger of having a hard heart. Thanks for joining us!

Sunday Morning Service - 8th March 2026 Passage: Mark 6: 45-56

The good news for worn-out people. A sermon Exodus 17:1-7 for the Third Sunday in Lent by Rev. Justin Morgan.

In this message we explore Mark 6:45–52 and how hardened hearts kept the disciples from recognizing what God was doing—even after witnessing miracles. This teaching challenges us to release control, soften our hearts, and trust God's presence and provision, believing He still moves in powerful and unexpected ways today.Scripture: Mark 6:45–52Speaker: Pastor Jon CampanaDid you make a decision to follow Christ today? We'd love to support you—email us at info@theconnectchurch.com.Learn more about The Connect Church and stay connected: https://linktr.ee/theconnectchurch

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Hard Hearts & Empty Stomachs: A Message on Zechariah 7:1-14 The post Morning Worship 3-1-26 – Hard Hearts & Empty Stomachs appeared first on Tunnel Hill Baptist Church.

Sermon recording form Sunday, February 15th, 2026. A study of Mark 6:45-56.Thesis: Learn to soften your heart in order to make Jesus lord of your life. 

Hebrews 3 “Hard Hearts, Faithful Friends, Perfect Priest”Series: Jesus is Greater Than Preacher: Will SpinkSunday MorningDate: 1st February 2026

When Following Jesus Gets Personal This is for you if you've ever looked for an easier way out of a hard commitment—or wondered why Jesus seems more concerned with your heart than your choices. Sermon Description What does Jesus really say about marriage, commitment, failure, and grace? In this two-part message from Mark 10, Pastor Josh Weidmann walks through one of Jesus' most challenging teachings - where faith becomes personal and obedience becomes costly. Jesus confronts hard hearts, calls people back to God's original design, and speaks honestly about covenant, divorce, and faithfulness. But this sermon is not just about marriage rules. It's about discipleship, the condition of the human heart, and the hope of grace when we fall short. Whether you're married, single, divorced, remarried, or simply struggling with commitment in any area of life, this message invites you to wrestle with truth—and discover why Jesus' hardest words are often spoken in love. Scripture: Mark 10:1-12 Show Notes – Part 1 This episode explores: Why the Pharisees' question was a trap How Jesus reframes the issue from rules to the heart What "hardness of heart" really means How Scripture can be used as a tool instead of a teacher Why God's design for marriage begins in creation, not culture How discipleship challenges our desire for comfort and control This message invites honest reflection on where we may be following Jesus selectively—especially when obedience gets hard.   Resources + Links: Episode Site:  gospeldaily.org/podcast-1450-1451  Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled: Christ's Persistence with My Stubbornness https://joshweidmann.com/christs-persistence-stubbornness/ Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Encountering Jesus  

Grace When You Can't Undo the Past This is for you if you're carrying regret, guilt, or unanswered questions - and you're unsure whether grace still applies to your story. Sermon Description What does Jesus really say about marriage, commitment, failure, and grace? In this two-part message from Mark 10, Pastor Josh Weidmann walks through one of Jesus' most challenging teachings - where faith becomes personal and obedience becomes costly. Jesus confronts hard hearts, calls people back to God's original design, and speaks honestly about covenant, divorce, and faithfulness. But this sermon is not just about marriage rules. It's about discipleship, the condition of the human heart, and the hope of grace when we fall short. Whether you're married, single, divorced, remarried, or simply struggling with commitment in any area of life, this message invites you to wrestle with truth—and discover why Jesus' hardest words are often spoken in love. Scripture: Mark 10:1-12 Show Notes – Part 2 In Part 2, Jesus speaks with even greater clarity—and weight. Behind closed doors, His words leave no room for excuses or cultural shortcuts. For many, they feel heavy and unsettling. Pastor Josh walks carefully through this difficult passage, showing why Jesus refuses to soften His teaching—and how that very firmness points us toward grace. This episode explores: Why Jesus raises the standard instead of lowering it What covenant means in God's eyes Why divorce doesn't erase spiritual realities How guilt and regret surface in this passage Where repentance, forgiveness, and restoration begin Why the gospel doesn't end with hard words—but with hope This message is especially for anyone carrying regret, relational wounds, or fear that their story is beyond repair.   Resources + Links: Episode Site:  gospeldaily.org/podcast-1450-1451  Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled: Christ's Persistence with My Stubbornness https://joshweidmann.com/christs-persistence-stubbornness/ Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Encountering Jesus  

Yom Shabbat Service - 6 Shevat, 5786 / January 24, 2026 Parshat Bo - Go Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28

How do we respond when God moves right in front of us?In this message, Pastor Bayless walks through Mark 3 and sees how Jesus brings healing while confronting hardened hearts. As crowds gather and miracles happen, Scripture reveals the danger of resisting the work of the Holy Spirit and the call to keep our hearts soft, responsive, and open to what God wants to do.

Hosea 5 explores wicked leaders, proud people, and a patient God

** #130 Alma 12-13: Rock-Hard Hearts ** :: The Musical! :: :: LDS News Since Last Recording: :: False Prophet Russell Nelson died 27 Sep 2025. So feel free to spend less time in your local temple. Sadly, 4 humans were murdered in an attack on a Michigan ward building on 28 Sep 2025. LDS General Conference was on 3-5 Oct 2025. Fortunately, 0 humans died when a Sydney ward building caught fire on 6 Oct 2025. New False Prophet Dallin Harris Oaks announced on 14 Oct 2025. Expansions to Lancashire Temple announced on 16 Oct 2025. They want more room for youth activities. Seems like an attempt at "Build it and they will use it". But they're fighting against nature with this one. Evolution developed boredom to keep humans away from places where literally NOTHING of any REAL use happens. :: This podcast was recorded on 19th Oct 2025. :: :: Highlights from Alma 12-13: :: Sing-along to "Father Abraham paid many tithes". Joseph Smith gets stuck in "preamble" mode. Mormons love things "by proxy", and hate themselves. The Pants of Wrath! Sister Gigi tells us the correct way to wash blood out of garments. Sister Patience sings whole chunks of this horseshit out of sheer frustration. #Reasons to stay home this Sunday# - https://bookofboredom.com/reasons/ #Join the Blasphemy# - https://facebook.com/groups/BookOfBoredom #Patreon (Bonus Episodes)# - https://patreon.com/BookOfBoredom #Twitter# - https://twitter.com/BookOfBoredom #TikTok# - https://tiktok.com/@BookOfBoredomPodcast #Instagram# - https://instagram.com/BookOfBoredomPodcast #YouTube# - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjDavWoT73Cev3IAie_XBA #Website# - https://bookofboredom.com/ A nice review on any podcast platform will help frustrate the Heavenly Father's boring plans for your future.

The picture of "hard hearts" happens frequently throughout Scripture. We've talked about this theme in other seasons of this podcast. Given the special focus in the last few episodes and the ongoing theme of disobedience in Revelation, it's time to clarify what the Bible is talking about when it comes to people having hard hearts.

Series - The Gospel According to Zechariah pt. 13 Text- 1:1-14 by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 12.3.25

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2024-02-19 - Hard Hearts, Hard Concepts, Hard Truth： Exodus 4_18-31 [bK5NS4Me96s] by Salvador Flores III

A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Judgment, Tribulation, and the Bowl Judgments of Revelation 16Summary: This teaching explains how God's judgment distinguishes between belief and unbelief, explores the impact of sin and conscience on our lives, and walks through the seven bowl judgments of Revelation 16 as God's final wrath on a rebellious world.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Why Are People Judged?03:45 - Judgment for Believers vs Unbelievers07:20 - Sin, Consequences, and “Blessing Blockers”11:30 - Conscience, Hard Hearts, and the Tribulation15:00 - The Three Series of Judgments in Revelation18:40 - The First Four Bowl Judgments23:30 - Darkness, Pain, and the Fifth Bowl27:10 - Armageddon and the Sixth Bowl30:30 - The Final Bowl, Babylon, and God's Wrath

Mark 6 gives us a very interesting view of how the disciples interacted with Christ. The disciples found themselves in a storm on the sea of Galilee again and Christ shows up waling on water. The disciples are amazed at what happened and it says "Their hearts were hardened, because they didn't consider the miracle of the loaves" Why were their hearts hardened? What was it about the loaves that they missed?

Pastor Jordan shares Thursday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Hebrews 3:7-13]

Send us a textJoël and Rick discuss the complex topic of divorce and remarriage within a Christian context, examining scripture and the meaning of “hardness of heart.” They challenge traditional views, offering perspectives on God's grace and the journey of spiritual growth through relationships. This conversation navigates the messiness of life with biblical insights. (They even talk about how God is divorced.) In This Episode: 00:00 Is Divorce a Sin? 02:00 Matthew 19 and Hard Hearts 05:30 Remarriage and Sexual Immorality 07:37 Internalizing the Law and Marriage's Value 09:22 God, Divorce, and Redemption 12:26 Perpetual Sin and Complexities 15:24 Marriage Advice and Unequal Yokes 18:07 Grace, Forgiveness, and Maturity #divorce #marriageadvice #biblicaltruth

Matthew 23:13-39 (morning service) The Seven Woes: Woe #1 Slamming Heavens Door (13)… Bonus Woe: Sneaky Widow Deceivers(*14)... Woe #2 The Devil's Evangelists(15)… Woe #3 Loophole Oath Liars (16-22)… Woe #4 Majoring on the Minors (23-24)… Woe #5 Clean Outer Cup, Rotten Inner Cup (25-26)… Woe #6 Whitewashed Tombs (27)… Woe #7 Secret Murdering Brood of Vipers (29-36)… Response: Lament & Repent (37-39) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

John sees seven angels sound seven trumpets and God brings natural and supernatural punishments upon those who dwell on Earth. But those who suffer do not repent, but harden their hearts. Our students need to see that they need to repent before God punishes sin, because once he does, there will be no humility on our end!

John 12 brings us to the final public words of Jesus before He turns to the cross. After years of miraculous signs, fulfilled prophecies, and gracious teaching, the people still refused to believe. This passage confronts us with the sobering reality of unbelief, yet it also reveals the unshakable sovereignty of God in bringing His redemptive plan to pass. What seems like human rejection becomes the very means through which salvation is extended to the world.Here we see the contrast between the fragile glory of man and the eternal glory of Christ. We hear the voice of a Savior who does not remain silent or indifferent but cries out with urgency, offering light to those in darkness and life to those dead in sin. This sermon reminds us that God is sovereign, God is just, and yet God is merciful—pleading even now with sinners to come to Him while there is still time.Key Points: 1. The Folly of Unbelief 2. The Sovereignty of God 3. The Pursuit of Man's Praise 4. The Final PleaUnbelief hardens. Man's glory fades. But God's Word endures, His plan prevails, and His Son still calls: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.”

Pastor Swenson teaches from John 7:1-24

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to John Andreas from Delano, CA. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Your support helps reach men and women with the Word. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 10:1-12: And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.' ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” — Mark 10:1-12 The Pharisees weren't genuinely curious—they were trying to trap Jesus. They bring up divorce, hoping he'd contradict Moses. But Jesus flips the question. He doesn't begin with the law. He goes back further than the law. He goes back to God's original intent in the Garden. “Moses allowed it because you were selfish and covenant breakers—unlike God.” This marriage issue is not about the law or the lines we draw around the law. It's about spiritual condition. Before divorce fractures the marital covenant, hardness fractures a heart. Jesus shifts the conversation from technicalities to theology. From loopholes to love. He basically says, “Let's talk about what God intended, not what is permitted because of your fallen condition.” Marriage wasn't designed to be disposable. It was designed to be durable. A covenant made between two people and God where two become one and stay one through sin, struggle, and sanctification. This is why Jesus makes this bold and sobering statement about remarriage and adultery. It's not to heap shame on us for our mistakes but to reveal the sacredness of marriage and the seriousness of our selfish and hard hearts. Our culture celebrates personal happiness above covenant faithfulness. But Jesus reminds us: the problem isn't the institution—it's the condition of the hearts permitted by the culture. So let's elevate the covenant. Check your heart. Is there pride? Bitterness? Self-righteousness? Indifference? You're not going to "fix" a marriage by pointing fingers and drawing lines with a hard heart. You fix a marriage by submitting to the covenant, softening your heart, and surrendering to Jesus. If you are married, surrender something today. If you are not, remember marriage is an unchangeable covenant, not an amendable contract. #HeartCheck, #MarriageMatters, #Project23 ASK THIS: What excuses do we make for failing to fight for faithfulness? Why do you think Jesus points to creation instead of law? How can hard-heartedness show up in small, subtle ways? What would it look like to forgive or pursue your spouse like Christ? DO THIS: Today, take five minutes to ask God where your heart has grown hard—in marriage, friendships, or faith. Then invite him to soften it. PRAY THIS: Lord, I confess the places where I've let my heart grow hard. Soften me again. Teach me to love as you first loved me—faithfully and sacrificially. PLAY THIS: “Lead Me”

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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. We are working our way through the entire Bible in what we call Project23. If you want to read more about this or get behind it, you can read about Project23 at the link in the description today. I would love to give a shout-out today to David Weiss from Stillwell, KS. Thanks for being a partner with the ministry. We cannot do what we do without the faithful support of families like yours. This is for you today! Today, we're looking at Mark 3:1-6: Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. And they watched Jesus, to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come here.” And he said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. — Mark 3:1-6 Jesus walked into the synagogue, but not everyone came to worship. Imagine that worshippers came to test the teacher. They weren't there to be taught—but to trap the teacher. They also weren't concerned with the disabled man standing nearby. They were there looking for a reason to accuse Jesus. But Jesus didn't back down, and he did not change course. In fact, it did not seem to affect his presence or approach. Jesus calls the disabled man forward—right through the cold stares of the religious elite. And what could've been a moment of confrontation becomes a moment of clarity and compassion. Calling the man to him, Jesus asks one probing question: “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm?” Then silence. No one said a word. And that silence broke Jesus's heart. Jesus looked at them—not with fear (as we might) but with disappointment and grief because their hearts had grown so hard. They had become so obsessed with rules they'd forgotten how to be merciful, compassionate, and loving. Then Jesus turned to the man and said, “Stretch out your hand.” And the man did. He didn't argue or hide. He simply obeyed. And in that moment, what was physically broken was made whole. Jesus didn't just heal a hand—He exposed every heart. You see, Jesus didn't just restore one man's hand. He revealed the hearts of every man in the room. One man was open to healing—and let himself be changed. The others, especially the religious elite, resisted any change at all. Their minds and hearts were darkened. Therefore, one man was left healed. The others left plotting a scandalous murder. But here's the issue: It is easy to spot legalism in others, and it's harder to see where that legalism lives in us until we are "plotting" to murder others with our attitude and actions. So here's my question to you today: Do you have a hard heart to the healing that Jesus wants to provide? Jesus is here, and he's inviting you to lay down your hard heart and receive deep healing. He's still saying: “Stretch out your hand and be made new.” ASK THIS: What stands out most to you in Jesus' question to the crowd? Why do you think silence grieved Him more than words? Where do you see the difference between a hard heart and a humble one? What's one thing Jesus may be asking you to stretch out in trust today? DO THIS: Bring one part of your life that feels weak or hidden into the light. Name it. And offer it to Jesus today in prayer. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I don't want to live with a hard heart. Soften me. Heal what's broken. Give me the courage to stretch out my weakness in faith. Amen. PLAY THIS: Healer.