Sermons on Hard Pressed:

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This is part one of the sermon series, Extreme Makeover. The series not only includes exposition but also vignettes for each week.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART ONE “FROM THE INSIDE OUT!” JAMES 1:1 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, ‘To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,’ greetings.” James 1:1 Introduction: Begin this message with a table and four objects: an egg; an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe...about Sin

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003

Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1

Denomination: Nazarene

True Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Spiritual Power is a life changed for Jesus through presenting the Gospel. A spiritual Leader is someone who is willing to pay a personal price for his concern, his message, and his lifestyle as he bears the message of Jesus.

Any written statement carries certain dangers with it. It sets down a confirmed record and holds the writer to account. It can also be misinterpreted and misunderstood if the exact context of what was said and why it was said isn’t understood precisely. E-mail heightens these dangers because it ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

See Beyond The Rainbow, See The God Of The Promise.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2007

The rainbow tells much about our God. God signed His Holy Contract with man in a unique way. I am told the right person can tell a lot about a person by their signature and style of writing. You can tell a lot about OUR GOD BY HIS RAINBOW SIGNATURE.

CAN YOU SEE GOD’S RAINBOW IS A PROMISE?? LOOK FOR GOD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO LIFT UP THEIR HEADS! Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. A. On April ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2005

God’s law concerning sowing and reaping.

Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. The Living Bible says it like this… Galatians 6:7 Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! Through out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Race For The Prize

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010

Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Principles For Financial Success In Today's Economy

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to honor God first with his/her income and to be diligent to be a good steward of what remains.

1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn; I. THE PRINCIPLE OF FIRST FRUITS Exodus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Faith, following God, please God

THE JOURNEY BEGINS Hebrews 11:6 (6851) January 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION: When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn't find his ticket and seemed terribly upset. He searched his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Interrupted Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008

This is the 4th message in the Lousy T-Shirt Series. It speaks to our need to slow down and take a sabbath...

How many of you remember the movie speed? Keanu Reeves, Sanda Bullock, Dennis Hopper? Dennis Hopper plays this bad guy that has rigged a bus with a bomb. If the bus falls below 50 miles an hour, it explodes. if they try to get anyone of the bus, it will explode... Keanu plays the cop who is trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: If Words Could Kill Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Words have the power to destroy life, or support life. Fix relationships, and give those you love what you owe them.

Getting Life Right: WORDS—Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, we heard what Jesus said about the enduring purpose of the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Then Jesus said something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Precious Death!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2019

How can death be precious?

O Precious Death! Psalm 116 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” (Psalm 116:15) One of the school exercises used in school is to be given two words and to put them together in a simple sentence. But only God could put the words “precious” and “death” in the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, Psalm 116:1-19, Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Purpose In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Times And Seasons 3 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 20, 2014

The word of the Lord was rare in those days, how to thrive a season of silence.

What to Do in a Season of Silence PPT 1 Series Title This is the third and final week of our series on seasons We have been using Ecclesiastes 3 as our launching point for the series, that passage simply states that there are a lot of different seasons in life, and though you may not believe it, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Marked Life

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Sep 11, 2014

Let the work you do speak for the God in you

Luke 19: 28-44: God’s Personal Visit. 28-31After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When he got near Bethpage and Bethany at the mountain called Olives, he sent off two of the disciples with instructions: “Go to the village across from you. As soon as you enter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: United Methodist