Sermons on Hard Headed:

The Complaining Brother Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great White Throne Judgement Considered In Detail – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

We know God is just and does righteously. This time we look at an important aspect of God’s judgement - DEGREES OF PUNISHMENT AND PENALTY. No one will have an excuse before the great white throne. What about those who never heard of Jesus Christ or God’s forgiveness?

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT CONSIDERED IN DETAIL – PART 3 OF 4 These studies open up the subject of the great white throne from Revelation 20. It is a terrifying time, so that the earth and heavens flee away. No Christian is judged at the great white throne though all the Church, the Bride ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:46-48, Revelation 20:11-12, Matthew 10:14-15, Matthew 11:20-24, Matthew 12:36-37, Romans 1:19-20, Matthew 12:41, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:12, Matthew 12:30, Genesis 18:25, Revelation 20:13, Revelation 20:4-6, Ephesians 4:8, Habakkuk 3:2, Romans 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For Committed Christian Man

Contributed by David Simpson on May 4, 2018

A funeral for a dear Christian man who loved his wife, family and the church.

Ken Anonymous Memorial Service (Names changed) Ingram Funeral Home David K. Simpson, Minister, Lanier Christian Church Song Today we remember the life of a dear Christian man, Kenneth Anonymous. We can sing today and smile today and even laugh today because we know Ken is home. His heavenly ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

We’ve all had that experience before I suppose … biting into a piece of fruit that’s not really ready—not ripe—it’s hard rather than soft—the taste has not developed and perhaps you have also picked an apple to eat and quickly took a bite only to discov

“I heard it through the Grapevine” John 15:1-8 There we were sitting in the middle of our neighbor’s back yard. There was no fence and we were certainly allowed to be there but what we were doing wasn’t really allowed. Our neighbor grew a variety of things in his back ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Eat

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 20, 2006

Jesus said we must eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. We want to get the life of Jesus in us so we must eat divine food.

“You Are What You Eat.” John 6:56-69 Jesus has just fed 5,000 people and then tried to get away a while for a little rest to kick back with his closest friends and regroup, but the crowds kept following him. He knows they just want another free meal. If we look back in verse 26 in chapter 6, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-59

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 8, 2007

The most successful trick Satan use’s, is to get us to question God about His actions. The words usually formed on our lips are “why am I experiencing such pain?”

GROWING PAINS? Satan tries to undermine the Word of God and the importance of our faith in God. Eyes can’t always see what God is doing because most of what God does is in the spiritual realm. We can’t see the wind but we can see the results of it. Its very disturbing to think of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Soils.

Contributed by David Goering on Mar 31, 2019

There are three types of impenitent bad soil hearers of the gospel and those who receive the word of God in good soil (a contrite heart) are the only ones who are converted to Christ.

Definition of impenitent - IMPEN'ITENT, a. Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; obdurate; of a hard heart. They died Impenitent. IMPEN'ITENT, n. One who does not repent; a hardened sinner. *Noah Webster 1828 dictionary SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:3-9 "And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

What Do You Do When Your Brook Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on Feb 14, 2008

Dry brook experiences are inescapable; what do you do when your dry seasons arrive?

2008 Stretching to Serve Series Part IV: When Your Brook Runs Dry! 1 Kings 17: 1-16 If we stretch God wins! If we don’t we lose! We continue to expound on our 2008 powerful theme “Stretching to Serve” by taking a close look at one person in the scriptures that epitomizes this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

God wants his people to know that He has great plans for their life.

Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Face The Facts

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Jul 24, 2018

Truth is sometimes a bit different than what we first believed. So, if you should learn about the deep things of God, and it is not as you thought it was, would you embrace it or disgrace it. would you believe it or not . STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE!

summary: What if you should learn of an updated present truth, would you embrace it or disgrace it. STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE! A doctrine supported by an inspirational verse from the Bible does not necessarily guarantee that the doctrine is correctly interpreted - For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians' Guide To Conflict

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2005

Exposition of Matthew 18

A CHRISTIANS’ GUIDE TO CONFLICT MATTHEW 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION... The Town Sage, David Moore in Vital Speeches of the Day Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Think God Has Failed Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2025

Israel loves what Ezekiel has to say, but they don't obey His teaching. What does God have to say about that?

WHY DID GOD FAIL US? Israel was shocked that God had let them down. - Ezekiel 33:21-24. - This passage as a whole is God giving an explanation to Israel of what’s going on because they are nowhere near an accurate understanding of the situation. - Verse 21 opens the passage with the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Clearly Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 5, 2016

The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people.

Seeing Clearly Mark 8:22-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 3-4, 2016 I love hearing how people come to Christ, don’t you? Here’s the main point of our passage today: The message of the gospel always remains the same but God uses different methods to reach different people. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Diligently Working Together

Contributed by Neal Gray on Aug 26, 2001

Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do you?

"Diligently Working Together" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 6:6-10 Purpose: Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness