Sermons on difficult passages: showing 811-825 of 84,446

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (19 Of 20)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In this passage, Peter continues to deal with the opposition that faced Christians, and that still faces us today.

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the fellow that went to the doctor. The doctor examined him closely, and told the patient, "I have some bad news and also some real bad news to tell you. But before I can tell you the bad news and the very bad news, you will first have to pay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of The Father And Son Glorifying Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2022

This passage highlights the selflessness that exists between Father and Son. What does that bring about?

- I want to start this evening with something unusual: a tweet that actually stuck with me. (Most are immediately disposable.) - I’m not sure why exactly it has stuck with me, but it has. It’s been a while so I may not have all the details perfect but I do know the gist of the message. - A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Commission Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 27, 2017

This passage shows us how we can be sure God's Word can be trusted

BACK TO BASICS #2 “God’s Word” Adapted from a message by Phil Martin II Timothy 3:16-17 January 22nd, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we have come to the second message in our “Back to Basics” series. Last time we learned what it means to be a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Righteousness Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This passage asks teh question of whether we are living in Christ's righteousness or our own.

WHAT KIND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS DO WE HAVE? Philippians 3:9 (NASB) 9  and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, YEARS AGO, JOE BAILY, THE LATE ETERNITY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015

Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Marvelous Faith

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: God’s Solution To Man’s Problems Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 6, 2023

This Easter message explores three truths from the unlikely Easter passage of Romans 8

Several years ago I heard about the story of the late, great pastor Adrian Rogers and his encounter with someone on an airplane. I quote: I once met a lawyer on an airplane. We began to talk about what we like to read. I said, “I read newspapers, books, journals, devotional studies, but primarily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 9, 2023

There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them.

Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them. The parable we are looking at today may be a variation of a story that Jesus told more than once. There is a different version of it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Subject Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 11, 2022

Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in tonight’s passage.

We’re still in John 4 in the story of the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well. Jesus has offered her the Living Water that only He can offer but there are some matters that need to be cleared up before she can truly receive this living water. Last week she was confronted with the matter of sin. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 31, 2023

There is a passage in the scriptures that is very alarming to me and should be to everyone here today that claim to be saved.

Let me read it to you. Look at Matthew 7:21-24 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024

A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

This passage shows God's heart for people to know and put their faith in him.

Background to passage: The people of Israel have been wandering around the desert for 40 years, Moses has died, Joshua has been commissioned and encouraged. The people have been given a charge and accepted. Rahab hid and made a deal with the spies. The people have come to the encampment on the east ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rivers And Funerals Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

First passage of Joshua, continuation of Deuteronomy. God's faithfulness to his promises

Background to passage: It’s called the metanarrative of scripture; the overarching story; the point from beginning to end. There are high points—creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, and so on. They all tell the story of scripture up to this point. God has been working his mighty acts to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 23:14, 1 Kings 8:56, Matthew 5:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist