Sermons on Difficult Teachings:

The Way

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

What we learn from Jesus' statement

I AM THE WAY When your way doesn’t work for you any more…I’m the Way! When your tired of doing your way…I’m the Way! When your tired of the result your way is getting…I’m the Way! In a world that is filled with many different religions and a society ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Is A High Calling But It Is Not For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 3, 2014

Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so how do we proceed in this high calling. Read on!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd November 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal

The Narrow And Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 23, 2024

This sermon aims to challenge and encourage listeners to consider their spiritual journey and commit to following Christ faithfully on the narrow road that leads to life.

The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we'll explore a profound teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 7:13-14, where He compares the path of life to two gates—one narrow and one wide. This passage offers crucial insights into the choices we make and their eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jude V.1-3 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

Jude calls believers to contend for the faith! To join in the battle… to be ready to step up! Are you ready to step up today… to step up and take on the battle plan God has laid forth for you?

A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 1-3 Teaching Lesson 2 May 16, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Feet Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2012

Are you willing to be the beautiful feet for a person who needs Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week finishes our Life Group series. We have examined three of the four ways we seek to help connect people with Christ through our Life Group Ministries at FCC. • Today We will conclude with one of the most difficult, yet maybe the most rewarding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kids In Worship...really?

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009

Worship must be included among the basic disciplines of childhood in order to help them understand the honor and respect that is due our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Can you imagine never teaching children the alphabet, and then expecting them to read as adults? Or expecting to have emotionally healthy children, but never giving them hugs or expressing your love to them? If these basic things are so important, then isn’t it equally important to teach children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

I studied the 30 places in the New Testament that we are commanded to love “each” or “one another”. I found three common themes to these love verses.

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 2 One Another Sunday, February 15, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last Wednesday night in Awana Pam Belk was leading the large group time for the younger kids & she was talking to them about how Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me.” She asked the kids ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lawsuits And Legal Disputes

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 5, 2025

Getting along with others can often be difficult. But how we deal with difficult situations will say a lot about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

Alba 5-4-2025 LAWSUITS AND LEGAL DISPUTES I Corinthians 6:1-8 There was a street in a town that was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes. They each posted a sign out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Was That You God?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

When the message sounds great, and the proposition sounds as something fantastic, look it all up in God’s Word. The world is anxiously seeking in something to believe; the world is desperately seeking in someone to believe, but we can’t believe everythin

If you remember, last week I briefly spoke to you about a person that had asked me for advice over the Internet, because this person was saying that the Holy Spirit was instructing him to move from his church. Like I explained, I could not understand how this could be, as the Holy Spirit will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Small To Great Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010

This message focuses on the way God is able to use small things in order to do great things. Using the Text from Luke 13:18-21, Jesus gives two examples of small things God can grow into great things.

Faith in Action series Small to Great Luke 13:18-21 CHCC: May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Quiz: 1) Which country has the largest population? (China: 1.3 billion) 2) What is the world’s tallest mountain? (Mt. Everest) 3) What type of tree is the tallest? (Redwood) 4) Who is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The first message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:17-20 explores Jesus' connection with the Old Testament.

This Changes Everything • Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction: As Jesus identifies in the Beatitudes, a Kingdom person should HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness. He is not simply interested in our AGREEMENT but rather our SURRENDER. About this passage: Serve as an intro to the five blocks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist