Sermons on Hard Message:

Falling Prey To Negative Messages?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

Negative tongues are dangerous, but so are negative ears. We can see the negative and focus there or we can focus on Divine possibilities.

FALLING PREY TO THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE? THERE IS A NEGATIVE TRAP! FIXED FAITH OVERCOMES THE NEGATIVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PREY: ***ONE THAT IS HELPLESS AGAINST ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Messages Of The Three Crosses On Calvary

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Each cross on calvary carries a message: we see a cross of redemption, a cross of rejection, and a cross of repentance.

Picture in your mind one of the drawings or paintings that you have seen portraying Christ’s crucifixion. If the artist based his or her rendering of Calvary on the Bible’s account you probably saw three crosses in the picture. Although there were three crosses I am assuming one was probably more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross And The Message Of Hope To Mankind

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the message of hope through the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross to those in 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE

THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO MANKIND ******************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.STRESS 5.SCOURGE 6.SHAME 7.STRUGGLE THE MESSAGE THE CROSS AND THE MESSAGE OF HOPE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's The Point? - To Share A Message Series

Contributed by Charles White on Jun 27, 2001

Church purpose

 WHAT’S THE POINT? - TO SHARE A MESSAGE Luke 24:45-49 - Sunday AM - August 10, 1997 INTR: When George Bush and his military advisors determined to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces they first poured all the military might of the United States onto the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Fi! An Easter Message

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 6, 2001

When things get tough, does God call for the Marines, or does He call for the Marys?

“Semper Fi!” An Easter Message This is short for the Latin words “Semper Fidelis”, which means ALWAYS FAITHFUL. This is the motto for our United States Marine Corps. But, long before there was a United States Marine Corps (10 November 1775), long before there was even a United States of America ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Secret Message Made Public

Contributed by Chris Gowen on May 2, 2001

God has given us a message that must not remain private, but it must go public.

Judges 2:12-30 NKJV 12 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 Then he gathered to himself the people of Ammon and Amalek, went and defeated ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Message To Mary: Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

We can count on God to keep his promises. He gave Mary the promise, "I will be with you." And he gives the same promise to us.

The Christmas Angels – Part 2 CCCH 12-12-99 INTRODUCTION Growing up as a Gen X’er wasn’t always easy for me. But as a boy living at the end of the 1970’s there were still a few things I could count on to bring order to my life: 1. That the Cowboys or the Steelers would be in the Super ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Angel's Message To Joseph: Salvation Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The angel gave Joseph a message that changed his plans. We will want to obey God too, when we realize Jesus saves us from our sins.

The Christmas Angels – Part 3 CCCH 12-19-99 INTRODUCTION Step with me, if you will, for a moment into the world of the Middle East around 3 B.C. It’s difficult to do, I know, but we have a good reference here. A. After learning about Mary’s pregnancy, Joseph was faced with a tough decision. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001

Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001

#2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Youth Minister's Message For The Ages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example to all the believers." There is something powerful in a godly example that silences all critics.

Illustration: During the seven years I worked as a Youth Pastor in southern California the Lord showed me the importance of abiding by the truth in I Timothy 4:12. Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message To The Churches (Part I) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Part I of the message of Jesus Christ to the Churches. Instead of looking at the individual churches, this study examines the message.

The Message to the Churches Chapter two and three of Revelations addresses letters to the seven churches in Asia. Many volumes of books have been written about the meanings behind these letters and what these historic churches symbolize. These letters serve as examples to be praised, failures to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To The Churches (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Part 2 of Jesus’ message to the seven churches. This part looks at false doctrines that infiltrate the church, instructions, and the promise of rewards or consequences.

False doctrines Several of the churches were condemned because they allowed false doctrines to pollute their own doctrine. Three specific false doctrines are mentioned in these two chapters. Lets examine them a little closer so that we can understand how this applies to us today. The doctrine of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist