Sermons on Difficult Passages:

The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008

In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 5:15- 47 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 25, 2007

The Gospel of John is full of descriptive passages revealing that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are twelve of them and how they apply to our life today.

Jesus is the Son of God, as shown in John 5:15- 47 You guys have heard this the past several weeks, the reason John wrote the Gospel of John was to teach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. Here are 12 more times that John reveals Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus is the Son of God because… 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-47

I Have Been Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THERE ARE THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN DONE FOR ME BY GOD THE FATHER AND GOD THE SON. THESE NT PASSAGES ARE THE "HAVE BEEN" STATEMENTS ABOUT ME AS A BELIEVER.

WHAT HE DID FOR US! THE FATHER Romans ...baptized us into Christ Jesus, and thus into his death. ...united us with him in his death ...brought us from death to life ...set us free from sin and made us His slaves ...cut us from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted us, contrary to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Shining Like Stars

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 2, 2008

This world desperately needs Jesus. We can be a light that shines brightly.This passage tells us three ways to do that.

Shining like stars Philippians 2:12-16 READ PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 THE APOSTLE PAUL IS SPEAKING TO BELIEVERS IN PHILIPPI. IF WE TOOK THE TIME TO READ FROM THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER ONE, THAT HE OFFERS A PRAYER FOR THEM. HE TELLS THEM TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Patriarch's Faith: A Pilgrim's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; This passage is a picture of the great faith of believer’s, the faith of God’s pilgrim’s on the earth.

Letting your faith do the walking part V The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction We have come to Part five in our Series, Letting your faith do the walking. Tonight as we consider this passage we look at the “The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith.” As we saw last ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

In this passage of Scripture the Holy Spirit uses a cursed fig tree and the corrupt religion of the Jews to teach us very important spiritual lessons.

LESSONS FROM THE FIG TREE AND THE TEMPLE Mark 11:12-19 April 1, 2007 (Distribute handouts) Introduction The gospel writers give greater details on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. They record the beginning of what has traditionally been called “Passion Week.” Important events of that week were: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Provision Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 17, 2007

Ephesians contains ever item necessary to live the Christian life. In this passage, Paul prays that we GET IT, and that it will be the springboard into the abundant life.

Live Out Loud - Our PROVISON April 15, 2007 Ephesians 1:15-23 Recap: Last week we kicked off a new series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 20, 2008

Isaiah 53 the Suffering Servant passage looked upon as though we were seeing it as a painting on display in an art gallery. Suitable for communion.

ADDRESS: THE PORTRAIT IN THE GALLERY - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 INTRO The unfolding events of Tuesday morning – Who would have thought what the day would bring First attack – Bewilderment Second attack – horror Third attack – immense shock and panic Powerful images Watching the news has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proving Your Love For God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 21, 2008

Message based on loving God, but using a couple other passages to support the idea that obeying God is how we show our love.

Proving Your Love for God Matthew 22:34-40 & other Scriptures September 21, 2008 Introduction Have you ever said something in school, maybe on the playground, and someone said, “Oh yeah? Prove it!” And so you’ve gotta step and show them that you’re really not afraid to stick your tongue on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 22:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Revelation #12 Series

Contributed by N A on Nov 7, 2008

Revelation Chapter 19-20 describes the second coming of Jesus, and also contains one of the most confusing and misinterpreted passages in the Bible - the millennium.

SESSION #12: REVELATION #19 – THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS: “After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great ...read more

Denomination: *other

Called To Be Light

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010

Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Creeds Within The Bible Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The entire bible is meant to be believed and confessed. These are just a few of the passages which have the qualities of creeds, in that they specify what it is that is being taught and believed.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 2: Creeds and Confessions within the Bible Last week, we began our study of Church History by taking a brief glance at the major events of the past 2,000 years. I said from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Powerful Is God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 6, 2016

This passage informs the hearer about the nature of God's word and prepares them for what is going to happen to people who expose themselves to it.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How Powerful is God's Word? For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) Purpose: This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Ways God Helps Us Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 28, 2018

This passage teaches that God is the one who ultimately allows us to stand firm. Paul shares three ways that God does that.

An Encouraging Truth For Weak Moments: Standing firm is ultimately not a matter of our strength; God makes us stand firm. - 2 Corinthians 1:21. - Certainly it needs to be said that we need to do our part in standing firm. We are instructed at various points in the New Testament to stand firm. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we study this passage, it should paint us a picture of Jesus rescuing us from darkness and seein gHis redemption and forgiveness.

Supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-1:20 Introduction- Would you please turn to Colossians 1:15-1:20 We are going to look at God’s Word at the supremacy of Christ. Colossians is in the NT between the book of Philippians and the book of 1 Thessalonians. It is Apostle Paul looking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene