Sermons on Hard Message:

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

In this message, we explore who the Holy Spirit is and who we are in the Holy Spirit.

Who is the Holy Spirit? When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father, when we talk about God the Son, again we can understand a Son, but what happens when we say, God the Holy Spirit? People can understand something they see or know, but we can’t see the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Entering The Secret Place Of Worship

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon message is for those that desire a deeper relationship with the God of the bible! Beloved, you will find that in this message, I reveal some of my secrets to the mighty miracles I have witnessed in great services throughout the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (Psalms 91:1) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25, Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 91:1, Hebrews 9:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embrace The Change (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of the series Times and Seasons, this is the message for Christmas Sunday, based on the birth of Christ.

Embrace the Change CHRISTMAS 2014 Times And Seasons Part 3 I want to start by reading the story of the birth of Jesus, from the gospel of Luke. Luke 2:4-7 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

This message seeks to give the Biblical answer to who killed Christ. It’s part of a series of messages related to Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ.

The cover of a recent Newsweek magazine asks the right question: “Who really killed Jesus?” This debate began about a year ago as Mel Gibson’s new film, The Passion of the Christ, hit the media’s radar screen. He immediately ran into a buzz saw of opposition from the liberal media and Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truth About Islam

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005

This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe, And Why? # 6

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was another message in a series entitles, “What do you believe, and why?” and this message was based on Rev. 20 and Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders in Acts 20.

This is the 6th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" > Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders = [Acts 20.17-27] = Focus on v.27 - This series = The necessity of preaching "the whole counsel of God" How necessary! - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Nothing To Hide Series

Contributed by Clay Hilton on Dec 18, 2003

This message deals with the fact that God is a God of wrath, This message is kind of like a modern day "Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God", except of course not as good, and not as well known.

God Has Nothing To Hide FINDING GOD part 4 INTRO: In an American History discussion group, the professor was trying to explain how societies ideal of beauty changes with time. "For example, he said, "take the 1921 Miss America. She stood five ft tall, weighed 108 pounds and had measurements of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:26-27, Romans 1:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Life: God's Special Creation

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Human life is set apart from all other forms of life. L.I.F.E. forms the outline of this message. Sanctity of Human Life Message

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Consider the paradox of setting aside a day to remember human life. ✎ According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a government agency) many different species of life are endangered or threatened right here in the United States. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Funerals

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007

This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

“Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

"This Is Intense!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

This message encourages believers to take the Word of God, and living for Christ seriously. We often take it all too lightly, but this message spurs them on to a higher standard.

“This Is Intense!” Text: Romans 1:16-17, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. [17] For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘But the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Let The River Flow

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is a message in harnessing the River of Life and Shining forth with the Gospel Message of God’s saving power.

2011.11.13.LET THE RIVER FLOW William Akehurst HSWC Let the river flow: Missions Sunday Celebration John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rise Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ