Sermons about Difficult Teachings

How Jesus Taught That Faith In God Is Greater Than Any Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you

How Jesus Taught that Faith in God is Greater Than Any Problem Matthew 17:20-17:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Everyone struggles with problems that seem overwhelming and tend to stress us out. Jesus once told His disciples, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Taught That Faith In God Is Greater Than Any Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Jesus knew that faith would help people focus their attention on God’s power rather than their limited resources. Without an active means of expressing our faith, we are unable to grow in faith.

How Jesus Taught that Faith in God is Greater Than Any Problem Matthew 17:20-17:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Everyone struggles with problems that seem overwhelming and tend to stress us out. Jesus once told His disciples, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is...

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

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Jesus truly is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Jesus Is... John 14:6 An image that has stuck with me for a long time took place in August of 1999. A group of us were in Jamaica on a mission trip. We were loading up in the bus to go back to the hotel. We would get up the next morning and fly back to the United States. We had spent only a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But I Say To You...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011

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1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

• Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Methodist

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

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Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 26, 2004

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Easter

4th Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 "Jesus, the Son of God" "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Continue The Journey Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 7, 2008

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There are a lot of "religions" and "belief" systems that sound pretty convincing. But when you have been planted properly, why even consider them, just "Continue the Journey."

Introduction I. Maybe you have recently read a book or article about so-called “near death” experiences. A. I admit, I really haven’t read a complete book or even an article on the subject, but I know that there are many out there. B. I have heard people relate their “experience” on shows like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

What Does The Bible Teach About Sexual Orientation?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2018

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What is God's answer for the issue of sexual orientation?

Introduction When a baby is born, the first thing usually said is, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" The sex of a child is based on biology-anatomy and chromosomes. But, for some people, their sense of gender does not always match their sex. That mismatch was brought to our attention in 2015 when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are You Poor! - Jesus' Sermon On The Plain

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

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Father Dave on Jesus’ Sermon on the plain, and the blessings of the poor.

I’ve had a tough week: On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital Perhaps most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:21-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Difficulty Of The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004

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Jesus came to us with a mission---our salvation!

THE DIFFICULTY OF THE MISSION Text: Luke 12:49-56 “On Sunday, February 18, 2001, NASCAR lost one of its greatest drivers. Dale Earnhardt Sr., also known as "The Intimidator," was in third place on the last lap of the Daytona 500 when his car was tapped from behind and sent head-on into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Believe

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

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The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 30, 2007

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A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about being contentment with what you have

10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 August 5 Lectionary 18 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "Contentment?" "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Ecclesiastes 1:2, RSV. "I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. And I applied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

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Introduction to the book of Jude

Jude 1-4 “Introduction” • Vs 1 Who is Jude? Jude or Judah (Heb.) form of Judas (Greek) • 2 Possibilities o Judas, the Apostle, also called Thaddaeus (Luke 6:16) o Judas, the half brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) • It was not the apostle, vs. 17; he would have identified himself as an apostle ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Right View Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

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What is the Right View of Judgement

The Right View of Judgment 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Introduction A. The word translated “servants” (v. 1) was used commonly to refer to those who pulled the oars on the lower deck of a galley. B. Christians are servants. We should not be seeking status or recognition. I. Think About ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Shepherd For The 21st Century

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 6, 2001

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What good can a Shepherd do us in the 21st century? Plenty.

Have any of you seen the new cellular commercials that have been on TV lately? The ones with the shepherd... In them a shepherd, a symbol of times gone by, leads his sheep through the distant countryside. When suddenly he pulls out a cellular phone. Such a paradox makes for good advertising, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

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