Sermons on Hard Pressed:

Really Sick And Really Tired Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus could have simply walked on once this woman had been healed. There were more important things to do... but that’s not how Jesus saw it. Why did Jesus do what He did for this woman?

OPEN: The Bible tells us many stories about people who suffered. The most famous is the story of Job and pain and heartache he endured for a period of his life. In addition to the sufferings of Job there are the hardships men like Joseph and Jeremiah and others experienced. And down thru the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 62-65 Revival And The Return Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 62-65

Isaiah 62-65 Revival and the Return of the Lord Bestowing a New Name Is 62 Announcing a New Victory Is 63-64 Blessing of a New Creation Is 65 Intro: Grand Canyon This summer we took a road trip as a family with our first stop being the Grand Canyon Driving all that way and trying to convince our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Push

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 5, 2013

pushing toward the goal and receiving the promises of God.

Exo 3:7 And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry because of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows. Exo 3:8 And I am coming down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, to bring them up out of that land, to a good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With Critical Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010

The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2020

God expects us to grow spiritually.

Grow Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God expects us to grow spiritually. SLIDE #1 Introduction • PC VIDEO- What if adults threw tantrums like toddlers? • I am thankful that I have never acted that way as an adult! • Our opening video clip, in a funny way, illustrates the matter at hand today. • When we are ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work, Evangelism, And Discipleship Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

This morning we are going to take a look at Acts Chapter 18. We jump into this chapter in the middle of Paul’s second missionary journey and we see beginning of his third missionary trip.

Good morning church! it is a wonderful thing to be in the House of the Lord again this morning. It is a wonderful thing to be here with you, God’s people. This morning we are going to take a look at Acts Chapter 18. We jump into this chapter in the middle of Paul’s second missionary journey ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Hometown Hero

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 23, 2025

Some people return home to a hero's welcome, but when Jesus returned to Nazareth, His reception was just the opposite! This message does a deep dive into the possible reasons for this terrible welcome.

I have entitled our message today, “No Hometown Hero.” This term is often used for an athlete who plays for their home team, having a major impact, like helping them win a championship. This athlete then goes off to play college or professional sports; and when he or she later returns to become a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Topics: Smyrna, Church, Persecution

Why Is Church So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009

God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Have You Touched Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Apr 28, 2005

It is ironic that many people in the crowd touched Jesus, but only this one lady receved healing.

HAVE YOU TOUCHED JESUS MARK 5:24-34 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. 25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Sighing Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 6, 2012

Habakkuk does not deliver a message as much as he solves a problem. In chapter one we hear a sob, but chapter three ends with a song. Habakkuk's struggled with the same kind of problems we deal with today. Why doesn't God punish the wickedness we see ever

Purpose: To assure believers that God will ultimately use the wicked for our good and His glory. Aim: I want the listener to hate their own sin and pray for revival in our country. INTRODUCTION: The book of Habakkuk is unique. This prophet does not speak to his own people or to a foreign nation, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Final Words, Our First Work Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today.

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today. Do you remember one of the first things we heard Moses say during this series? After God appeared in the burning bush to an ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Unity By Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023

Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Models Of Living Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 10, 2023

We can either live for Jesus or live for the pleasures of this world. Reading, memorizing, and meditating on God's word is not enough! To draw nearer to the Lord we simply must put His words into action by imitating those who imitate Christ!

Two Model of Living one’s Life Philippians 3:17-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To live one’s life worthy of the Gospel of Christ is far from an easy task! Though the believer has passed from death to life and is now sealed by the Holy Spirit does not mean one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist