Sermons on Hard Message:

The Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009

1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Message Of The Magnificat Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 8, 2009

A message exploring Mary’s song of praise recorded in Luke 1:46f.

INTRODUCTION: Example of life not always working out based upon our expectations. KEY THOUGHT: Mary’s song of praise should serve as a REMINDER that God is worthy of our praise because of WHO HE IS regardless of our CIRCUMSTANCES. THREE REASONS WHY HE IS WORTHY OF PRAISE I. God is MINDFUL of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Message In A Manger

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

The hidden messages and deeper meanings of some of the Christmas story’s most enduring images. It is formatted in antiphonal fashion with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

MESSAGE IN A MANGER Christmas Around The World—Part 2 This week Sarah and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. A few years back Sarah gave me one of the most thoughtful gifts for our anniversary. In fact it was several gifts. And I had the fun of opening several gifts throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: *other

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 20, 2009

The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation.

Title: The message of the Cross “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”(1 Corinthians 1v18) “Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unaccepted Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Preacher's Message Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

Acts 10 is an amazing epic of God at work. This is part 1 of The Launching of The Gospel. Part 2 is "The Barrier Broken"

“Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, 35 but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. 36 “The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Wedding Message

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A wedding message that I have used many times

Who gives this woman to this man? The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was good.” But after creating man, God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A Scripture that I have used to do funerals because it gives hope to those who are believers and it presents the gospel to those who are not!

John 14:1-6-Let not heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself that where I am, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scripture passage today, Paul gives the Gospel message in a condensed form. He tells us the story of Jesus, focusing on the main events of Jesus’ life

The Message of a Disciple I Corinthians 15:1-5 and Eph 1:18-23 Do you know the Gospel message? In our Scripture passage today, Paul gives the Gospel message in a condensed form. He tells us the story of Jesus, focusing on the main events of Jesus’ life: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Prosperity Message

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2016

Don't we all want to be richly blessed, that comfortable retirement, the slippers beside the fire, the 2.5 kids visiting with the 2.5 grandchildren and a golden labrador. Blessings are a wonderful thing!

Blessings are wonderful things, amazing things, don’t we all like to receive a blessing? I love it when someone says bless you or God bless you, it makes me happy, real warm fuzzy stuff. The verses that are used this month are about blessings, about the countless rewards for the blessed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Bold Message Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2016

This is the final lesson of the series. It is a reminder for us to embrace our discipleship and boldly share the good news of our King.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

Nineveh repented at the preaching of Jonah; have we repented at the preaching of One (Jesus) who is much greater?

The Message of Jonah Judging Nineveh part 1 01/11/09 AM Text: Jonah 1:1-4:11 Introduction This morning we are going to begin a two part message that is essentially a case study of the righteous judgment of God. 1 Timothy 3:16 tells us that all scripture in profitable to us and there are many ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of Nahum Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

The Lord may be merciful and slow to anger, but the Day of Judgment does finally come!

The Message of Nahum Judging Nineveh part 2 01/11/09 PM Text: Nahum 1:1-3:19 Introduction The Book of Nahum is one of two books of the Minor Prophets that centers on Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. In the Book of Jonah, written in the eighth century BC, we behold a man of God who was called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 21, 2020

The message of resurrection is an Easter sermon that proves the resurrection and also gives five powerful message of resurrection.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Points Covered: The message of resurrection is an Easter sermon that proves the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Romans 10:9, John 14:19, Mark 9:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#1] THE MESSAGE OF HOPE Hebrews 10:32-39 Introduction: I am honored to have Tharon with us here this morning to give his testimony. Most of us are aware of Tharon’s struggles and we admire what he has accomplished; but we can never forget that God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist