Sermons on Difficult Teachings:

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Spider-Man - this iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By examining Spider-Man's story, we can gain deeper insights into our Christian walk and how we are called to live out our faith.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we’re diving into an unexpected source for our spiritual growth: Spider-Man. This iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Who Prays Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2009

Prayer is about developing a relationship of trust and dependence upon God.

A Messiah Who Prays Text: Matt. 6:5-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. R.G. Lee said, "If you trust in administration; you will get what administration can do. If you trust in hard work; you will get what hard work can do. If you trust in your sparkling personality; you will get what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads Of Anxiety.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

God Demands Purity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

While purity includes a discussion on sexual morality as God defines it, it’s actually a word that is more about an idea that a definition.

Have you ever asked, “What does God want from me?” “What is God really after?” As I read through the book of Ezekiel this question keeps coming up for me. And Ezekiel offers the answers. Last week Ezekiel told us that God wants exclusive worship. We received ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salvation Tapestry

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 14, 2012

We should never elevate any salvation event or ritual to the point where people feel they have been issued a ticket to heaven because of this event or ritual.

THE SALVATION TAPESTRY INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, Christians all over America celebrated Easter or as some prefer to call it: Resurrection Sunday. I had the opportunity to enjoy a Baptist Sunrise service, complete with a good breakfast; and then, I fellowshipped at a Pentecostal church. At one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Too Blessed To See God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2001

The greatest spiritual discipline is to continually be focused on God, and His blessings are what make it difficult

1/28/2001 Golf immortal Arnold Palmer recalls a lesson about overconfidence: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I approached my ball, I saw an old friend standing at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Rich People In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

"Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lesson On Hebrews 6

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2002

Hebrews 6 is a difficult portion of scripture, we ponder to unlock it’s mystery.

LESSON ON BLASPHEMY? A LESSON ON HEBREWS 6. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Subject: What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit From: ??????? I am seeking Biblical wisdom on this subject of blasphemy? Is it premeditating sin? Or is it something totally different? Can it be committed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women And Worship

Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012

An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Everything

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

True prayer recognizes God as our Source for everything.

“Our Daily Everything” Matthew 6:11 April 5, 2009 Bill Hybels begins his book Too Busy Not to Pray with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self reliance and self sufficiency. Prayer flies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good, The Bad, And The Overcomers Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

This was a loving church, serving, faithful, growing church; yet their toleration of false teaching was displeasing to Christ and harmful to people who were deceived by it. Change was needed and Jesus requires it if this church is to be overcomers.

The Good, the Bad, and the Overcomers Revelation 2:18-29 18 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 22, 2012

This message looks at what Jesus meant by "I am the Life" and how that affects our Lives.

I Am the Life It’s funny, I don’t have a favorite German Chancellor or a favourite African dictator but I do have a couple of favorite American Presidents. I have enjoyed reading the quiet wit of Calvin Coolidge, don’t know what he was like as a president but he said some ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relational Health: Getting Along With People Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 11, 2007

Relationships are very difficult to manage. Add in the stress from outside sources and it’s even more difficult. How do we nurture relationships to health? While certainly not exhaustive, this sermon touches on the issue!

Relational Health: Getting Along With People By Shannon Lewis Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Philippians 2: 1-5 1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5