Sermons on Hard Pressed:

A Love That Runs, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Why do some people find it so hard to love others? What makes God’s love so wonderful, it is a love that is has no strings attached. Its simply unconditional.

A Love that runs Part 3 Why can’t some love? A. Some cannot love, not having experienced it 1. How can you give, that which you do not possess? How can you possess, that which you have not first experienced? And how can you experience that, which you have never been exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-18

Denomination: Mennonite

In His Presence My Cup Runs Over

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 20, 2008

We all want to be happy. We try hard to hold onto happiness. But, happiness is dependent on happenings. There’s something far more outlasting available to us--Joy.

Open: Ever notice when your cup of happiness is full, someone always bumps your elbow? You’re no longer happy. Maybe even a little wet! That little action just stole your Happy away. Why? Because happiness is dependent on "happenings". What goes on around you--circumstances—they dictate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honest To Goodness Lawyers

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 25, 2012

It is very hard to find an honest lawyer these days. Especially, if you know that you are guilty and you need someone who will defend you and help you come out of the courtroom unscathed.

2 Very Good Lawyers 1 John 2:1 1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (KJV) 1 Hijitos míos, estas cosas os escribo para que no pequéis; y si alguno hubiere pecado, abogado ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Attitude Toward Sin

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 9, 2015

A warning for the lukewarm, backslidden, half hearted, person or church to take a hard look into being honest about our sins and the need to bring them before the Lord in confession to receive forgiveness.

Our Attitude toward Sin Introduction: What is Sin? You might name some sins or others might name synonyms of sins. But in layman’s terms: Sin is anything that transgresses God's law. Our attitude toward sin says everything about our Christian witness. Some might think that I am speaking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Of The Two "Kings Of The Jews"

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon starts with the comparison of two kings and ends with a very hard hitting drive into the great commission, showing us that we are serve, (with power), the lowest of the low. Read on and enjoy this one!!!

This sermon (2nd Sunday after Christmas) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th January 2015 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). ntroduction My sermon two weeks ago came to an abrupt end as there was just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Are You Leaving Too

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2015

Things get hard in life, things get tough, and it really is your choice, everyday, are you going to walk away from Him, or are you going to walk closer beside Him?

John 6:66-69-From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Baptist

Panic-Stricken: A World In Turmoil Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 20, 2020

The COVID-19 has resulted in worldwide turmoil and panic. It is hard to imagine that a microscopic virus has turned the world upside down. The Coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and the severity of this virus is still uncertain.

The COVID-19 has resulted in worldwide turmoil and panic. It is hard to imagine that a microscopic virus has turned the world upside down. The Coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and the severity of this virus is still uncertain. To be sure, there have been other pandemics and natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death, The Passing Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020

When we experience death of someone close it can affect us not only physically, but spiritually. It is good to know that God's word is a comfort to us in those hard times.

I. At Death, Our Feelings are Affected Like no Other Time. 1. A time when our feelings turn to our memories. a. Memories as husband/wife b. Memories as a father/mother c. Memories as a friend 2. A time when our feelings will find a void or an empty place. a. Take your feelings to Christ b. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Jesus Seriously

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on May 1, 2020

Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply. "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said.

TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY Introduction: Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply, "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said. I HE WAS SERIOUS IN HIS PREACHING. People in the time of Jesus would often say that he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013

A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Do His Thing

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 10, 2020

The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. We need to replace that thinking by letting God do his thing. How would that look in our relationship with God?

Let God Do His Thing  INTRODUCTION: The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. That work ethic has crept into the Christian viewpoint by thinking that we must do God's work before we can merit his approval and acceptance. We need to replace that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need New Eyes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

There are times the soil around us becomes hard and difficult, it is no time to quit... APPLY MORE EFFORT, try again. Many times all a crying baby needs is a diaper change or to be fed.

WE NEED NEW EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: MANY TIMES ALL A CRYING BABY NEEDS---- IS A CHANGE... A. Root bound: I was in Springfield, Illinois visiting my in-laws. Red my father-in-law said: Come on lets go to a friend of mine's orchard. There were 5,000 red ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Even after more than two years of miracles, James is a skeptic. It would, after all, be rather hard to swallow the idea that the brother you had grown up with was the Son of God.

Jesus came from a big family. Matthew 13:55-56 names Jesus' brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and mentions sisters (plural), so He had at least six siblings. James is consistently named first when Jesus' brothers are listed, which in his day likely meant that he was the eldest of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

There Are No Advantages To Sin

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 27, 2021

The Scriptures are filled with illustrations of people who learned the hard way and oftentimes too late that sinful actions carry a high price and prove to be of no advantage to anyone. What, then, is your excuse?

The Bible has never been shy or unapologetic when it comes to exposing the sins, deceit, and wickedness of fallen humanity and our war against the righteousness and holiness of God. The Bible is open and blunt about the penalty for sin, but has also shown that the Lord God is not willing that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:3, Proverbs 20:9, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist