Sermons on Hard Headed:

God's Hammers

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

"We are laborers together with God. We are God’s husbandry, we are God’s building.”

God’s Hammers Text: Ecc 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” 1st Cor 3:9, For we are laborers together, with God. Introduction: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of cutting trees in the forest, using them to make a house and fastening them together with nails and a hammer. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Methodist

Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003

A look at the different roles that God gave the wife and the husband and how he empowers each to carry them out as they look to Jesus, their Savior from sin.

Follow God’s Plan for Holding Marriage Together Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit guides us is Ephesians 5:21-31 [And keep being filled with the Spirit] as you submit yourselves to one another in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

David, Pt. 2

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Master Marriage Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 28, 2012

Good marriages may be designed in heaven but they are made on earth.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Spouses – Master Marriage” Eph. 5:18-33 There’s a theory that states “Good marriages are made in heaven.” Sounds good – but I don’t buy it. Good marriages are designed there, but they are made on earth. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broadway Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005

Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

#7 Tepid Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2003

As we wait on God’s plan we must 1. Stay soft; 2. Keep our ears clean; 3. Keep our vision pure.

#7 TEPID Waiting By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a 7 part series. 1. Waiting and Patience the dirty words? ;  2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room;  3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting;  5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long waits and sudden ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Values Most Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2022

In part 2 of this series we examine Scriptures that speak to our identity in Christ. If we believe what God has said about our identity the we are able to walk the road He has laid before us.

What God Values Most Part 2 What God Says About Our Identity In Him Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Second Corinthians 5:20; Romans 8:35-37 This is part two of the message I delivered last week titled, “What God Values Most.” Last week I told you that what God values most out of all of His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 1, 2017

Jacob the deceiver meets his match.

Let’s Make a Deal Genesis 29:15-30 We continue this morning with the life of Jacob, whom Jesus names along with his father, Isaac, and grandfather, Abraham as being alive and in special relationship to God. We have to keep the after picture clearly in mind when reading about Jacob. If we don’t, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Trust Is Validated Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2010

Just what good is a promise? Why should we believe it? Why should we trust the promise-giver?

“When Heaven Comes Down: Our Trust Is Validated” Luke 1:26-38 It’s the last day of swimming lessons, the day of the final testing. The tests determine which swimmers advance to the next level. The last test is to jump into the deep water. The instructor, of course, was already in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Say Hello To Rufus, And His Mother...

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 4, 2022

a funeral sermon about godly women who serve Christ and his church.

In a moment I will read a passage from Rom 16 – but before I read allow me to set it up... Paul is writing a post-script to his grand theological discourse known as the book of Romans ... he is signing-off – the so called chapter 16 - is of a completely different tone... filled with greetings, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Eats A Scroll Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2022

God's purposes in Revelation are reaching a climax as the seventh trumpet is about to be sounded. A mighty angel declares, 'There will be no more delay.' And then, he gives John a scroll to eat and tells him he must prophesy. Why?

N.B. This is the fourth of a series of talks on Revelation. The first three talks are titled: In God’s Throne Room The Great Tribulation Environmental Devastation in End Times INTRODUCTION Today we’re continuing in our series on Revelation. I’ve called the series ‘Revelation: The Hard Parts.’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Role Distinctions In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005

The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day, A Time To Rest

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 30, 2025

A sermon to adults on the importance of rest.

August 31, 2025 a.m. Psalm 23 This weekend we celebrate Labor Day. It became a Federal holiday on June 28, 1894, after President Grover Cleveland signed the bill into law. It is a holiday for the working men and women of America. I thought this was interesting. Americans work HARDER ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Submission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

The Mission of Submission Family Matters 2007 Part 2 Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 As we continue the series of Family Matters, we come to a text and topic this morning that is, by far, the most widely uses, misused and, at times, abused scriptures dealing with the dynamics of marital ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational