Sermons on Hard Message:

The Visions And Messages Given To Zechariah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the visions and messages given to Zechariah and how God brought hope and promise in a desolate situation.

THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH OUTLINE 1. PROMISE 2. PROTECTION 3. PURIFICATION 4. POWER 5. PUNISHMENT THE MESSAGE THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH 1. PROMISE: Zechariah.1:13,14,16,17. Here the Lord promises to rebuild the cities ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A "Fast" Message - Fasting - Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

"God’s 9 Main Purposes for Fasting" from Is. 58 make for a great outline and eye-opening sermon for your committed crowd. Also, Biblical admonitions on the Benefits and Dangers to consider when fasting. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Fast Message From God Is. 58:6-8 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FastMessage.html I. Definition of Fasting Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Left In The Tomb - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 22, 2005

You won’t find a body, but perhaps some graveclothes, a napkin, the spices...& a SERMON?! It wasn’t graffiti carved in the rock, but it surely was a message, and anyone can find it there today. Powerpoint at website.

The Message Left in the Tomb Various Texts Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MessageTomb.html Said one demon to another: If Christ ever gets out of that tomb, hell help us...all heaven will break loose! Message inscribed on tombstone of Mr. Solomon Peas: This ain’t Peas, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Message I Can Believe

Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005

Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of Jesus -- A Funeral Message

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

This is a simple funeral message bases on the promises of Jesus from John 14.

Funeral Message-Promises of Jesus John 14:1-6 Intro. Jesus was anticipating His own death and gave us Several promises. 1. A promised peace. -Let not your hearts be troubled. -Certainly the death of a loved one causes us to have a troubled heart. -Because it is not normal -Because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Message Is Of Utmost Importance

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Easter Sermon

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Back To The Future - An Easter Message

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

When we look back to the resurrection of Christ we are free to live life in a radical new way - life doesn’t end at the grave.

In the trilogy of Back to the Future movies, Michael J Fox takes a wild adventure into the past through the use of a souped up Delorean that is turned into a time machine. In the first adventure, he travels back to the year of his parents’ high school prom. He realizes that making any changes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope (A Funeral Message)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Apr 19, 2004

A funeral message I preached for a Godly Christian woman who had suffered for over 5 years.

HOPE - A FUNERAL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION It has been my privilege for the past 5 years to be ________ pastor. _________was a joy to minister to. She always used to say to me, “Pastor, I love your preaching.” I never knew just how to respond to that compliment. This afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational