Sermons on Hard Message:

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Message Of The Tent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2009

What was God was trying to communicate to us by how He had the Tabernacle laid out? (This sermon gives an "overview" of the entire tabernacle).

OPEN: A couple of years ago, I visited a placed called “Colonial Williamsburg” in Virginia. It’s a famous town which has restored buildings from the 1700’s. There are shops there, a couple of restaurants, the governor’s mansion… and there is an Episcopalian Church building – constructed in 1715 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Message

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

A message if they want to repeat their vows.

SONG Who gives this woman to this man? (Please Be Seated) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013

This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Messengers Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 5, 2011

This message is a message of encouragment and challenge to the family of God.

The Unveiling A Message to the Messengers Revelation 1:-9-11 * Every time you look into, linger over, and listen to God’s word, you will discover something new & fresh. * In reading verse 9, you can sense the loneliness of the Apostle John who finds himself on an island, quite likely, in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For The Birds Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2011

Why does Genesis tell us about Noah sending out a Raven and a Dove to see if the waters had receded from the face of the earth? Why bother? They're just a couple of insignificant birds... or are they?

OPEN: An old Aztec legend tells of a man named Tapi who was a very pious man. The legend says that the creator told Tapi to build a boat that he would live in. He was told that he should take his wife, a pair of every animal that was alive into this boat. Naturally everyone thought he was crazy. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:3-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twofold Message

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Getting out of a rut.

A TWOFOLD MESSAGE Jn 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Background: Jesus has been crucified & resurrected, showing himself to Mary & the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon examines what the message of the church should consist of.

* The "real" message a church sends determines that church’s reputation - If always bickering and fighting, the message is sent: "We don’t like each other...or you." - If always doing things for self, the message is sent: "It’s all about us, not you." - If never reaching out, the message is sent: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Continue The Message

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011

Continuing the message that Jesus left with us.

“CONTINUE THE MESSAGE” B.R.: John 8:31-32 TEXT: John 8:31: “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed…. INTRODUCTION: During the revival services, my prayer was that Jesus would continue to move by ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

A Message For Home

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011

Jesus comes to us with a message to reach out to those who are on the edge of society but also to realize that we are in need of his ministry of healing from sin.

I had arrived only a couple weeks before in the Czech Republic and was living with a retired Czech couple in a small village. Being the only American in the area I was somewhat a celebrity. One day a couple elders from a local church visited me to ask if I would preach in their church later that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of The Message

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 12, 2011

God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas.

Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas. That is the miracle of the message. Hebrews 1:1-2 records this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 17, 2011

Merry Christmas and beyond.

A Christmas Message that keeps on Giving - Pre-existence. Intro: 1. It is not possible to stress the importance of knowing who Jesus Christ is too much. He is the basis of our faith. I thought it would be good to go beyond a little baby Jesus sermon and in the coming messages give you the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Message

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2011

Christmas Eve 6pm service

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Christmas Message Intro: It is Christmas Eve and following tradition, you gather with family to exchange and unwrap gifts. You are handed a small, beautifully wrapped present. You unwrap it carefully. The good news is that it is a voucher for $500. The bad news is that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed