Sermons on Difficult Teachings:

Prosperity Gospel Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

There is a new gospel being preached, the "Prosperity Gospel". What should we do with it?

Prosperity Gospel ? Random thoughts Galatians 1:6-10 "6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Treat Like You Want To Be Treated (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 12, 2011

We need to treat others the way we want to be treated

Matt. 7:12-Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Living by the "Golden Rule" requires that we examine our own hearts. II Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Invisible Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2009

There is a way to do wonderful things for God and fade into the background. Our human nature wants to get the credit and be the focus. Our godly nature tells us otherwise. Learn how to be an active part of God’s plan by disappearing.

Where have we been so far? Chapter 5: rely and focus on the Lord, not on ourselves. Make, keep, and fix broken relationships as God fixed the broken relationship with us. Now in Chapter 6 we move to being an active part in focusing others on God—the source of life. What’s the use of having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Sermon For Our Times Part.1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

This is the first part of a message series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount. The teaching of Jesus in this sermon is practical for the life of a believer.

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

God As My Witness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2009

Jesus identifies three witnesses to his identity as the Son of God in John 5.

Calling John, God and Moses to the Witness Stand John 5:31-47 Today we finish chapter 5 of John’s gospel. Lesson 1: Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Lesson 2: They persecute Jesus for this: and he answers them giving them a lot more than they expect. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2009

How we should walk talk and live.

CHRISTIANTY IS CHRIST Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Fairness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 13, 2009

In dealing with others is treating them the same way we would want to be treated.

A Messiah of Fairness Text: Matt. 7:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: “To accept people is to be for them. It is to recognize that it is a very good thing that these people are alive, and to long for the best for them. It does not, of course mean to approve of everything they do. It means to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Living Bread Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2009

Our identity as Chrsitains is in Christ. He redeems us, he nourishes, he feeds us

HB 16-08-09 Sermon: I am the living bread Story: Immediately after fighting had stopped in World War II, American soldiers gathered up many hungry and homeless children and placed them in tent cities. Many of them were malnourished and in need of medical care. The soldiers shared their bread ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican

Who Wants Some Bread 2: Believe Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part two of a three part series on The Four Images of Relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6.

WHO WANTS SOME BREAD: Believe John 6: 25-40 Part two in a series on “Four Images of Relationship” Text: vv. 28-34 Last Sunday we began this series on the “Four Images of Relationship” • The first image Jesus used is the image of work. • Jesus tells us not to work for food that perishes, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Who Wants Some Bread 3: Come & See Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part three of the three part series on The Four Images of Relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6.

WHO WANTS SOME BREAD: Come & See John 6: 25- 40 Part three in a series on “Four Images of Relationship” Text: vv. 35-40 This morning we finish up our three-part series entitled, “Who Wants Some Bread: The Four Images of Relationship.” • Image one was Jesus’ command for us to “work for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Refresh My Strength Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus came with an invitation not a list of religious rules and rituals.

PATTERN: DEDUCTIVE TEXTUAL – EXPOSITORY Introduction: The top 10 reasons you are too busy to pray today: 1. You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2. Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s lasted all week. 3. None of the clean clothes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Said Pt3 I Am Willing Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009

The Red Bits of the Bible You can listen at www.preaching.co.nr

If some has something worth saying, it’s worth our while listening. The world hang on the words of people like Bono, Nelson Mandela, or Braka Obama because they often have something worth saying, that has and will influence human history. The Words of Jesus on the other hand influence eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eight Marks Of False Prophets And Teachers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2009

In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction.

Eight Marks of a False Prophet or Teacher (2 Peter 2:1-12) "In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction." (2 Pet 2:1) We live in a day when there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2008

You can interpret this as a nationalist, a materialist or an eternalist Which one are you?

19-10-08 ATN The theme of our ATN services has been Jesus famous “I am “ statements And today’s I am statement of Jesus is: “I am the Bread of Life.” Bread in Jesus’ day was the staple diet of those on low income. It was usually made into flat cakes of wheat flour or barley flour. The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Anglican