Podcasts about hardened heart

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And here is a shout-out today to Ben Gandy from Hugo, MN. Ben, thank you for being part of Project23. Because of your faithfulness, we get to plant the Word of God in more lives every day. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 4:1-9: Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it on the sea, and the whole crowd was beside the sea on the land. And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them: “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil. And when the sun rose, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away. Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain. And other seeds fell into good soil and produced grain, growing up and increasing and yielding thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.” And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”— Mark 4:1-9 Jesus sits in a boat, teaching a crowd so large He has to back away from shore to be seen and heard. He launches into a story—a parable—that has echoed across history: A sower went out to sow. Some seeds land on the path. Some seeds hit the rocky ground. Some seeds fall among thorns. Some seeds land on good soil—and multiply. It's simple imagery, but Jesus isn't giving a farming lesson. He's giving a heart lesson. And this isn't a story merely about the Sower—or even the Seed. It's a story about the soil. Jesus is spading the soil of the heart of all mankind, asking: What kind of soil is your heart? Is it hard and unreceptive, like the path? Shallow and emotionally reactive, like the rocky ground? Distracted and overgrown with worry, like the thorns? Or soft and ready—like the good soil that produces lasting fruit? You see, the Seed is always good. The Word of God never fails. But the condition of the heart determines the harvest. And here's the good news of this parable: the soil of your heart doesn't have to be fixed in the hardened state. It can be plowed. Broken up. Prepared again. So if your heart's been hardened by disappointment… Or shallow from busyness… Or choked by distraction… Let Jesus work your soil. Let his pick axe, plow, and grader work on your heart. Soften it to him and let him produce results in and through you. Today—don't just hear the Word. Listen to it by changing your heart to him. #HeartCheck, #GoodSoil, #ParableOfTheSower ASK THIS: Which type of soil best describes your heart right now? What has hardened, distracted, or shallowly rooted your spiritual growth? Are you actively allowing God to break up and prepare your heart? What fruit have you seen when you've responded with a soft heart? DO THIS: Ask God to reveal one area of your heart that needs softening—and surrender it to him today. PRAY THIS: Father, break up the hard places in my heart and prepare me to receive your Word. Help me listen with surrender and grow lasting fruit through your Spirit. Amen. PLAY THIS: Word of God Speak.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. And a big shout-out today to Michael Forte from Astoria, OR. Michael, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference for the Gospel. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 3:28-30: “Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” — Mark 3:28-30 This text contains one of the most sobering statements Jesus ever made. He begins with an incredible promise: “All sins will be forgiven… even blasphemies.” There's real hope in that. No sin is too big for God to redeem. No past is too messy. But it's followed by a serious warning: “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness.” So, what is this unforgivable sin? Understanding the context is key. The religious leaders were witnessing Jesus perform undeniable works of God—and claiming they came from Satan. They weren't confused. They were willfully rejecting the truth. They were crediting the Spirit's power to the enemy himself. That's not simple disbelief—it's deliberate rejection. Persistent hardness. A refusal to acknowledge the Spirit's witness about Jesus. This warning isn't for the tender believer who fears they've lost salvation. It's a line drawn for those whose hearts have completely closed themselves off to the truth—after seeing it clearly. The unforgivable sin isn't a moment of doubt—it's a life of denial. It's not a stumble—it's a hardened stand. So if you're worried you've committed the unforgivable sin—you haven't. That concern is evidence the Spirit is still working on your heart. But this is a warning worth heeding. We need to stay soft to the Spirit at all times. When He convicts—listen. When He draws—respond. Because the longer we resist, the easier it is to grow calloused. We all have the tendency to slide into judgmentalism and legalism—attitudes that resist the Spirit and reject the grace of the Father and the Son. So listen when the Spirit calls today. Don't harden your heart. Keep saying "yes" to the voice of God. ASK THIS: When has conviction prompted you to respond or resist? What attitudes or beliefs tend to harden your heart against the Spirit? How do you recognize the Spirit's gentle voice in your daily life? In what areas do you need to say yes to the Spirit's prompting? DO THIS: When the Spirit convicts you today, repent immediately to keep your heart soft. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for forgiving every sin through Jesus. Keep my heart soft to the Spirit and help me say yes when he convicts me. Amen. PLAY THIS: Softly and Tenderly.

An episode from Ranchero Drive Baptist Church, a Bible believing, Bible preaching church in Kerrville, Texas.What Ranchero Drive Baptist Church (RDBC) Believes: The ScripturesWe believe the scriptures are verbally inspired of God making them the supreme and final authority for our faith and practice, and are preserved in the KJV Authorized Version.  GodWe believe in one God existing in three persons (The Holy Trinity): God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Existing without beginning and without end.  JesusWe believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, Hissinless life, His death on the cross to pay in full the debt for our sins, His resurrection, and His coming return.  The Holy SpiritWe believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, one with the Father and the Son, the indweller of every believer to enlighten and seal each believer until the day of redemption of the body.ManWe believe that God created man in His image in a state ofinnocence, but through temptation, man transgressed and became dead in trespasses and sins. As a result, all men inherited a corrupt nature, are born in sin and are under condemnation. Security of the BelieverWe believe that those who, by faith, receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior are born again of the Holy Spirit, are the children of God, are heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ, are kept by the power of God and can know they are eternally saved forever! Last ThingsWe believe in the imminent, pre-tribulation, pre-millennial return of Christ. The Lord shall return for His church and rapture out the church at any given moment. The world will then enter into a seven-year period of tribulation that will end with the battle of Armageddon and the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. He will come as “King of Kings” and “Lord of lords”, and establish His kingdom that will last for 1,000 years. The Lord will then judge the living and the dead at the Great White Throne Judgement (which is different from the judgement Seat of Christ where the Lord judges the Church). After this, all the lost, Satan, death and hell are cast into the Lake of Fire, while the Lord and His saints enter into “Eternal Bliss”.  You may write to Ranchero Drive Baptist Church at:801 Ranchero Road, Kerrville, TX 78028Have A Blessed Day,Ranchero Drive Baptist Church  The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1501 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #EdThierbach #RancheroDriveBaptistChurch

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Moses has been raised by God to rescue Israel. God has given him the command to ask Pharoah to le tthe Israelites go. Will Pharoah listen? What will God do to give over 1 million slaves freedom?Year A Quarter 2 Week 18All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Ep 73: In today's episode, we're diving deep into menopause — what it actually is, what's really happening in your body, and why the old advice of "eat less, move more" just doesn't cut it anymore.We unpack the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause and postmenopause, and how changes in blood glucose regulation play a major role in how you feel day to day.We also talk about why adrenal health matters more than ever, the role of hormone replacement therapy, and how strategic walking, strength training, and smarter eating can completely shift your body composition — and your quality of life — after 40.If you've been feeling frustrated, exhausted, or confused about your body lately, this episode will empower you with the real science (and real solutions) you deserve.Time Stamps: (0:00) Introduction(2:11) Hardened Heart(14:17) What Happens During Pre & Post Menopause(18:43) Common Symptoms (21:16) Why Eat Less, Move More No Longer Works(25:29) Blood Glucose Spikes(28:47) Hormone Replacement Therapy(32:41) Adrenals and Menopause(34:03) Lowering Glucose Spikes(37:44) Walking & Weight Lifting(42:15) Body Composition Post Menopause JOIN our ⁠FREE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY⁠Submit your questions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grey Space Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grey Space Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grey Space Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Coryn on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Crysanne on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclaimer*Grey Space Podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information for educational purposes. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always consult a physician if you have any concerns or questions about your health. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have read or heard. The use of any information provided in the podcast is solely at your own risk

Moses has been raised by God to rescue Israel. God has given him the command to ask Pharoah to le tthe Israelites go. Will Pharoah listen? What will God do to give over 1 million slaves freedom?Year A Quarter 2 Week 18All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Moses has been raised by God to rescue Israel. God has given him the command to ask Pharoah to le tthe Israelites go. Will Pharoah listen? What will God do to give over 1 million slaves freedom?Year A Quarter 2 Week 18All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Moses has been raised by God to rescue Israel. God has given him the command to ask Pharoah to le tthe Israelites go. Will Pharoah listen? What will God do to give over 1 million slaves freedom?Year A Quarter 2 Week 18All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Exodus 7 begins with God's dramatic confrontation with Pharaoh, showcasing His power and sovereignty. In this chapter, God empowers Moses and Aaron to serve as His representatives, performing signs and wonders to demand the release of the Israelites. Despite witnessing miracles—such as Aaron's staff turning into a serpent and the waters of the Nile turning to blood—Pharaoh's heart remains hardened.

Send us a textIn this episode, I share some thoughts on a topic dear to my heart. I am very excited about it because it is about the heart!All that I am learning about and experiencing relates to my current direction in life, which is an adventure in becoming a Certified Life Coach centered on the heart. I have never considered being a Life Coach before, yet a few months ago, I got a strong impression that this is what I need to do, so here I am, taking another step in my faith journey.  Since starting this program, I've learned so much about heart connections, not only to my heart but also to others. This knowledge helps me recognize how to be more in tune with my feelings and intuition.In Baptist De Pape's book "The Power of the Heart," I read:"Our very first heartbeat begins spontaneously."…”The beating starts the moment that specialized heart cells form and multiply in the fetus. The cells beat even before the whole heart has formed. And they beat in unison." Knowing that the heart is the first organ to develop before any other parts or organs of the body is exciting. This tiny vital organ has a rhythmic beat that continues to grow, becoming a big part of our bodies' development.Neal Donald Walsch said:  "The beat of your heart is the energy of life itself.”…"The secret of the human heart is that it contains not only your identity but God's, wrapped up in one."  Many scriptures refer to a heart.One of them comes from the Bible in the book of Mathew 5:8Jesus said: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." -  Matthew 5:8What does it mean to Have a Pure Heart? Have you ever wondered about having a pure heart, dear listener? Here is an answer for me and perhaps for you: A pure heart is charity. It means I am forgiving, patient, and not critical or judgmental of others. It means I look at others with compassion and grace, the way Jesus looks at me. When I know I am in that space, of having a pure heart, I am willing to connect and understand others.   Robin Johnson, my mentor and coaching instructor, wrote a book titled "The Heart of the Gospel," which beautifully describes the five states of the heart. Here are the descriptions of the five hearts:A Hardened Heart - is a heart of anger, hate, malice, pride, animosity, judgment, absence of love, and hurting others.A Broken Heart - A heart of grief, sadness, wounded, anguished, depressed, lonely, heavy and in pain.A Disconnected Heart - A heart of numbness, fear, emotionlessness, pain avoidance, apathy, and no passion for life.A Faint Heart - is weary from life's challenges, depleted, disheartened, hopeless, exhausted. A Pure Heart -  is the Heart of Christ, a heart in a state of oneness: One with self, God, and humanity. It is a heart of charity, grace, forgiveness, compassion, joy, and acceptance. In closing of the message, I share one of my compositions, "In My Heart."www.kasiasmusic.comwww.kasiasfaithjourney.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kasiasfaithjourney/

We talk about how we turn our backs on God.

1 Corinthians 13:13'Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.'1 Corinthians 13:13'Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.'https://www.bible.com/bible/116/1CO.13.13Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1 (TPT)Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire thethings we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.Substance - hypostasis● It can refer to a foundation, ground, or base - something that stands underneath andprovides support● It can mean substance, essence, or actual being● It can convey the sense of confidence, assurance, or guarantee● Our faith NEEDS something to add substance to.1. Our faith NEEDS something to add substance to!In life, Hope, Faith, Love, Wisdom are essential!Hope is a corollary to Vision, It gives us direction. It shows us the destination.Godly wisdom is like my GPS, or my map. It helps me plot the way there.Faith is the vehicle that takes me there.Love is the fuel in the faith vehicle!2. Hope sustained with the Word of faith will result in the miracleHebrews 6:13,18' When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it all the way, putting his own reputationon the line. He said, “I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless andbless!” Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. When peoplemake promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there isany question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When Godwanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't breakhis word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. We whohave run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both handsand never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to thevery presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent postas high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek.'https://www.bible.com/bible/97/HEB.6.13,18Romans 4:18Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he wouldbecome the father of many nations. For God had said to him, 'That's how many descendantsyou will have!'Romans 4:19-21"And Abraham's faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured hisbody was as good as dead—and so was Sarah's womb. Abraham never wavered in believingGod's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fullyconvinced that God is able to do whatever he promises."3. Hope delayed can hurt the heart and introduce doubt.Proverbs 13:12NKJV: Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.Sick: weakness and sufferingTPT: When hope's dream seems to drag on and on, the delay can be depressing. But when atlast your dream comes true, life's sweetness will satisfy your soul.4. 3 Things to protect our hope against:a. Doubtb. Unbeliefc. Hardened HeartDoubt can lead to disappointment.Disappointment can lead to Unbelief.Unbelief can lead to a hardened heart.a. Guard against DoubtDoubt in Scripture typically involves questioning or wavering while still maintaining some levelof faith.● Intellectual or emotional uncertainty while still seeking truth● Often temporary and can coexist with faith● Seen in biblical figures who still followed God despite questionsExamples: Thomas, John the Baptist, Father of the demonized childb. Guard against Unbelief● A willful rejection or hardening against divine truth● Persistent resistance rather than honest questioning● A heart condition that prevents faith from taking root●Examples: The Pharisees & Sadducees, The Home crowd of Nazareth, Zachariahc. Guard against a Hardened HeartThis represents a more severe spiritual condition than either doubt or unbelief. It's characterizedby a deliberate, progressive resistance to God's truth that eventually becomes a fixed state ofspiritual insensitivity.● It's progressive, occurring over time● It is having eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hearExamples: Pharaoh, the Israelites in the Wilderness, the disciples of Christ!Mark 6:52 For they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.Mark 8:17-18 Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do younot hear?

1 Corinthians 13:13'Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.'1 Corinthians 13:13'Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.'https://www.bible.com/bible/116/1CO.13.13Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1 (TPT)Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire thethings we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.Substance - hypostasis● It can refer to a foundation, ground, or base - something that stands underneath andprovides support● It can mean substance, essence, or actual being● It can convey the sense of confidence, assurance, or guarantee● Our faith NEEDS something to add substance to.1. Our faith NEEDS something to add substance to!In life, Hope, Faith, Love, Wisdom are essential!Hope is a corollary to Vision, It gives us direction. It shows us the destination.Godly wisdom is like my GPS, or my map. It helps me plot the way there.Faith is the vehicle that takes me there.Love is the fuel in the faith vehicle!2. Hope sustained with the Word of faith will result in the miracleHebrews 6:13,18' When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it all the way, putting his own reputationon the line. He said, “I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless andbless!” Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. When peoplemake promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there isany question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When Godwanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't breakhis word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. We whohave run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both handsand never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to thevery presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent postas high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek.'https://www.bible.com/bible/97/HEB.6.13,18Romans 4:18Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he wouldbecome the father of many nations. For God had said to him, 'That's how many descendantsyou will have!'Romans 4:19-21"And Abraham's faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured hisbody was as good as dead—and so was Sarah's womb. Abraham never wavered in believingGod's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fullyconvinced that God is able to do whatever he promises."3. Hope delayed can hurt the heart and introduce doubt.Proverbs 13:12NKJV: Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.Sick: weakness and sufferingTPT: When hope's dream seems to drag on and on, the delay can be depressing. But when atlast your dream comes true, life's sweetness will satisfy your soul.4. 3 Things to protect our hope against:a. Doubtb. Unbeliefc. Hardened HeartDoubt can lead to disappointment.Disappointment can lead to Unbelief.Unbelief can lead to a hardened heart.a. Guard against DoubtDoubt in Scripture typically involves questioning or wavering while still maintaining some levelof faith.● Intellectual or emotional uncertainty while still seeking truth● Often temporary and can coexist with faith● Seen in biblical figures who still followed God despite questionsExamples: Thomas, John the Baptist, Father of the demonized childb. Guard against Unbelief● A willful rejection or hardening against divine truth● Persistent resistance rather than honest questioning● A heart condition that prevents faith from taking root●Examples: The Pharisees & Sadducees, The Home crowd of Nazareth, Zachariahc. Guard against a Hardened HeartThis represents a more severe spiritual condition than either doubt or unbelief. It's characterizedby a deliberate, progressive resistance to God's truth that eventually becomes a fixed state ofspiritual insensitivity.● It's progressive, occurring over time● It is having eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hearExamples: Pharaoh, the Israelites in the Wilderness, the disciples of Christ!Mark 6:52 For they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.Mark 8:17-18 Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do younot hear?

God clearly stated His purpose for sending the plagues on Egypt: He wanted both the Israelites AND the Egyptians to “know that I am the LORD (Yahweh).” In fact, this is His desire for all of us. But Pharaoh's “heart was hardened, and he would not listen.” What can we learn from this passage so that we will not respond to God in the same way?

Today we consider the soil of the hardened heart.

The Word of God has the power to change your life. Notes: 1. The Word of God has the power to change your life. o Mark 4:13 (NKJV) 2. The seed is the word of God, and the ground is your heart. 3. The Wayside Christian with a Hardened Heart. o Mark 4:14-15 (NKJV) o 1 Peter 1:23 (NKJV) 4. If you've hardened your heart towards God, what do you expect? 5. The Stoney Ground Christian. o Mark 4:16-17 (NKJV) o Romans 10:10 (NKJV) o James 1:5-8 (NKJV) 6. Where there is a root there will be fruit. 7. Among the Thorns Christian. o Mark 4:18-19 (NKJV) o Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) o 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NKJV) 8. Good Ground Christian. 9. The Wayside Christian with a Hardened Heart 10. The Stoney Ground Christian 11. Among the Thorns Christian 12. Good Ground Christian Need Prayer? Send your prayer requests to: journeychurcheva.com/prayer To give to Journey: journeychurcheva.com/give

A hard heart is difficult to surrender to God. The Scriptures call us to soften our hearts and make them available to be molded and shaped by God, much like a potter shapes clay. Though the process can be difficult, in the end we will come out refined and looking the way God created us to be. This teaching is part of our March 2025 series, “The Refiner's Fire.” Join us each week as we explore how to align our hearts to God's and let him shape us into who he designed us to be. All year we will be examining our lives through the lens of God's Word as we focus on different areas of the Word for 2025: Transformation: Living in the Fullness that God Intended. This episode was recorded on March 02, 2025, during our 11:00am worship service. Today's speaker: Carlos Cedeño Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make disciples, and change the world. We hope you enjoyed this week's message. Make sure you subscribe in Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Follow us online: Website: https://cfofelizabeth.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/cfofelizabeth Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cfofelizabeth Facebook: https://facebook.com/cfofelizabeth YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChristFellowshipofElizabeth Subscribe to our other podcasts at: https://cfofelizabeth.com/podcasts You can join us in person every Sunday. We gather for worship at 10:30am at The Liberty Center at 1121 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ. You can also join us virtually on our livestream by visiting cfofellizabeth.com/live or visiting our YouTube page. To give your tithe or gift online, you can visit: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithe or text "Give" to 856-317-6679. To contact the church by phone, call 908-289-6322. If this is your first time with us or you just want to learn more about our church, please visit: http://www.cfofelizabeth.com/im-new ========== ©2025 Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth Love God. Make Disciples. Change the World.

A hard heart is difficult to surrender to God. The Scriptures call us to soften our hearts and make them available to be molded and shaped by God, much like a potter shapes clay. Though the process can be difficult, in the end we will come out refined and looking the way God created us to be. This teaching is part of our March 2025 series, “The Refiner's Fire.” Join us each week as we explore how to align our hearts to God's and let him shape us into who he designed us to be. All year we will be examining our lives through the lens of God's Word as we focus on different areas of the Word for 2025: Transformation: Living in the Fullness that God Intended. This episode was recorded on March 02, 2025, during our 11:00am worship service. Today's speaker: Carlos Cedeño Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make disciples, and change the world. We hope you enjoyed this week's message. Make sure you subscribe in Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Follow us online: Website: https://cfofelizabeth.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/cfofelizabeth Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cfofelizabeth Facebook: https://facebook.com/cfofelizabeth YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChristFellowshipofElizabeth Subscribe to our other podcasts at: https://cfofelizabeth.com/podcasts You can join us in person every Sunday. We gather for worship at 10:30am at The Liberty Center at 1121 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ. You can also join us virtually on our livestream by visiting cfofellizabeth.com/live or visiting our YouTube page. To give your tithe or gift online, you can visit: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithe or text "Give" to 856-317-6679. To contact the church by phone, call 908-289-6322. If this is your first time with us or you just want to learn more about our church, please visit: http://www.cfofelizabeth.com/im-new ========== ©2025 Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth Love God. Make Disciples. Change the World.

Worship Leader Sunday Bills passionately reflects on the danger of allowing pride and personal struggles to block God's transformative work in our lives, using the biblical account of Pharaoh as a reminder to remain open to divine guidance. His heartfelt message challenges us to recognize and remove personal strongholds that hinder our connection with God.

------------------ SHOW NOTES ------------------ Episode Number: 379 Episode Title: Find Freedom Through The Power Of Love – Open Your Heart And Embrace Joy Introduction Love is the highest energy we can embody. It can free us from fear, heal emotional wounds, and guide us to inner peace. In this episode of The Everyday Life Balance Show, host Pascale Gibon explores the transformative power of Love and how it connects us to ourselves, others, and the divine.

God goes about using all different kinds of people to bring about what needs to be done in order to give us the chance at salvation.  Even if its using those that are against Him.Frank Spalding and the preaching team at Lincoln Hills Christian Church welcomes all those seeking to know more about the Real Jesus and how to be an active disciple.

Join Gabe Rutledge and the rest of DMF as examine Torah Portion Va'era and unpack some truths for today. We pray this teaching is a blessing to you. For more information on Dothan Messianic Fellowship, visit www.dothanmessianicfellowship.com Recorded on 1/25/25 

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) A talk on Metta / Lovingkindness and the power of love

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) A talk on Metta / Lovingkindness and the power of love

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) A talk on Metta / Lovingkindness and the power of love

Hebrews 3:7-19. The writer of Hebrews uses the example of the Israelites to show how easy it is to harden our hearts and the necessity of keeping our hearts soft before God.

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about common misconceptions about the sacrament of confession, the importance of making a good examination of conscience, and the consequences of a hardened heart. (Isaiah 6, Luke 5, Revelation 1)

Young Communicators Day is an exciting Sunday where we celebrate and empower the next generation of leaders! During our three in-person services, three gifted young speakers will take the stage to share what God has placed on their hearts. This special day provides a platform for them to grow in their calling, practice their God-given gifts, and inspire us with fresh perspectives on faith. Thank you for joining us as we cheer them on and witness how God is raising up new voices to impact His Kingdom!If you're interested in listening in on the other two sermons on this day you can head over to our website, YouTube, or any major podcast platform to listen in.'Johnny Torres in the 8:30am service - “The Battle for the Blessing”Elisama Corradi in the 10:30am service - “Are You Tired?”Ellen Corradi in the 12:30pm service - “The Hardened Heart”To hear more sermons please go to our website:http://www.calvarychristian.churchCalvary Christian Church47 Grove StreetLynnfield, MA 01940781-592-4722Support the show

"Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth." Matthew 13:5

Hebrews 3:12 King James Version 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

Parshat Lech Lecha: A Hardened Heart  -  English and Spanish.  Have you had the stony exterior removed from your heart?  Recorded November 10, 2024. 

Audio Sermon for Sunday November 3, 2024

Do I Have A Hardened Heart? by Jacques Jacobs

Sermon by Tim Rich from worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26:1-8 and Mark 10:2-16. Watch the sermon on YouTube.        Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Romans 1:16–32. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Robert L. Plummer. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In the first message of our series called The Parable of the Sower, Pastor Mel teaches what it means to have a hardened heart. Preaching through Matthew 13, Mel explains why having a hardened heart prevents you from seeing and hearing God. The factors which contribute to a hardened heart are often associated with repetition. Repetition of pain can harden a person's heart, and repetition of performance can result in routines which make church mechanical instead of meaningful. Mel expresses how our hearts grow hard to beauty when beauty becomes routine. If you are unimpressed with God, if you are cynical of life, or if you see God as transactional, then this message is for you.

In the first message of our series called The Parable of the Sower, Pastor Mel teaches what it means to have a hardened heart. Preaching through Matthew 13, Mel explains why having a hardened heart prevents you from seeing and hearing God. The factors which contribute to a hardened heart are often associated with repetition. Repetition of pain can harden a person's heart, and repetition of performance can result in routines which make church mechanical instead of meaningful. Mel expresses how our hearts grow hard to beauty when beauty becomes routine. If you are unimpressed with God, if you are cynical of life, or if you see God as transactional, then this message is for you.

Hey there, Salty Saints listeners! In this episode, we dove deep into the first words of the Ten Commandments: "I am the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." Randy and I explored the significance of this foundational statement and its implications for our relationship with God. We started by examining the historical context of God's introduction of Himself to the Israelites, drawing parallels to His interactions with Abraham and Jacob. The repetition of this phrase throughout the Old Testament highlighted God's faithfulness and desire for a personal relationship with His people. We delved into the symbolism of Egypt as a representation of idolatry, sin, and chaos, emphasizing the spiritual implications of being enslaved to false gods. The concept of being slaves to sin versus being slaves to righteousness was explored, highlighting the freedom found in serving God. Drawing connections to Paul's teachings on slavery to sin and righteousness in Romans 6, we discussed the importance of choosing to serve God over the false gods of the world. The episode concluded with a reflection on the significance of the first word of the Ten Commandments as a foundational declaration of God's authority and our response to His call. Join us next time as we continue our exploration of the Ten Commandments and delve into the practical applications of these foundational principles in our lives. Stay tuned and stay salty! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the 10 Commandments 00:05:30 - The Significance of "I am the Lord, your God" 00:13:33 - The Name Yahweh and its Meaning 00:21:56 - Pharaoh's Recognition of the Lord 00:26:11 - Pharaoh's Hardened Heart 00:30:18 - Symbolism of Egypt as a Place of Idolatry 00:36:10 - The Concept of Slavery to Sin 00:40:06 - The House of Slavery in Biblical Context 00:45:41 - The Transition from Slavery to Righteousness Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When we experience failure in life, if we are not careful, we can harden our hearts towards God. This is dangerous because a hard heart cannot have faith, which is the force by which we receive success from God. In a very real way, a hardened heart towards God blocks your success in life and in your calling.