Sermons on Hard Message:

The Reason To Cheer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Advent message as Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem to the cheers and jeers of the crowd.

The reason to Cheer John 12:12-19 Introduction We will look for the next two weeks at the earthly life of Jesus. We will take a break from our series and will finish that up after Easter. This time period of Jesus spans over 30 years from His miraculous birth to His horrifying death, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Memorial Service For Military Personnel

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a young man who had extensive military background.

Memorial Service for Brian McKay Good afternoon. I am David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church here in Port Richey. We are grateful for the life of Brian McKay and very pleased that our military is here to help honor his life. Scripture/Psalm 23 Today we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Jesus Crucified

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020

the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Women Wished Men Knew About Women Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 18, 2004

This messages looks at what Christian women really want from Christian men.

What Women Wished Men Knew About Women Ephesians 5:25 This morning we begin a brand new series here at Living Faith called, Family Matters. Over the next few weeks we will look at the secrets to getting along, God’s plan for sex, What men wished women knew about men, and the importance of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What?! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

Loving a neighbour can be hard enough, but loving an enemy? What was Jesus thinking? How do we respond when people treat us poorly, insult us, ridicule us, or set themselves up against us in our homes, our schools, our places of work and our communities

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:43-48 - February 12, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #17 Picture this: Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Why Can't I Just Be Me?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Takes Work

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023

Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Treat Your Parents Right Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the fourth message in a series of sermons called, "How to have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3 Sermon: How to Treat Your Parents Right I heard a story about three young husbands who were in a hospital waiting room waiting for their wives to give birth. The nurse came in and said to the first father, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With A Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the seventh sermon in a series of messages entilted, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

For the last two months we’ve been looking for advice from the Bible on How to Build a Happy and Healthy Home. We’ve learned that a happy and healthy home has three building blocks: (1) a sincere relationship with God, (2) a strong marriage, (3) and a solid parent/child relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Hd: Where Is Your Focus? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

This message focuses on materialism and where your focus lies when it comes to money.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? James 5:1-12 It isn’t money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Telling His Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

This message will focus on the salvation message in order to help believers learn a gospel presentation they can share with their friends. Believers are also urged to invite their non-Christian friends and family members to this “reaping” service.

Telling His Story Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/01 I want to begin this morning by reading part of an article written by Bob Greene, a nationally syndicated columnist. “In the hours after the carnage at the school near San Diego—as the sick, too familiar, pit-of-the-stomach feelings returned—the nation ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 10, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of CHRIST is a message of JOY TO THE WORLD. We have been given instruction to share it with the world around us. Take time to pause and reflect on the Joyous message of Salvation through Christ this season.

2022.12.11. Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. JOY to the World-Advent William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT – Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love Let us be found faithful as we explore a “mystery” of GOD – HIS JOY 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 12:2-4, Habakkuk 3:18, Luke 2:8-11, John 3:16-17, John 15:11, Acts 20:24, Romans 15:13, Psalm 98:1-9, Psalm 43:3-5, Psalm 51:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again Christian Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2019

This message is a continuation of the last message in my Stronghold Beliefs series where I talked about our understanding of what it means to be born again. In this series I will address some of the questions pertaining to being born again that I was unabled to get to in that message.

Born Again Christian Part 1 Scriptures: Matt. 7:21-23; John 3:3, 7; 1 Pet. 1:23; Luke 3:23, 38 The ninth message in the Christian Stronghold Belief Series was the message titled “What It Means To Be Born Again.” The focus of that message was twofold: (1) to gain a better understanding of what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:1-7, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Death - Nothing To Keep Us Apart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2008

The 4th message in the 7 week series Back To Christmas.

His Death Nothing To Keep Us Apart Back To Christmas (4) John 19:17-19, 25-30 Luke 9:23-25 Luke 14:25-27 Prayer Several years ago in Newsweek Magazine there was an article on how different religions view Jesus. They used the views of Jews, Muslims, Hindu’s, Buddhists and Christians. The article ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

A message on bringing racial harmony, based on Ephesians chapter 2.

God’s Plan for Peace Ephesians – Our Riches in Christ Ephesians 2:11-3:1 Turn your bibles to Eph. chapter 2. Eph 2:11-22 NLT 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational