Sermons on Hard Saying Of Jesus:

Chosen By Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 21, 2021

Paul gave 3 examples to show that God has not rejected Israel - his conversion, Elijah's experience and the remnant who believes. God hardens the hearts of unbelievers because they have chosen to harden their own hearts.

Romans 11:1-10 Chosen By Grace When a relationship breaks up, we have questions. Questions like: What’s the problem? Who caused it? How did it happen? • These are the questions Paul has been addressing in Rom 9-11 regarding Israel’s relationship with God, their unbelief and rejection of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10, Deuteronomy 29:2-4, James 1:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Grow Your Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006

This shows how the nobleman grew in his faith - he obeyed, even when it was hard.

John 4:46-54 – How to Grow Your Faith We are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, looking at snapshots of what He did and what He said at different points of His 3 year ministry. Today we are in John 4:46-54 (p.753). Today we are looking at the question, how do you grow your faith? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019

We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Reversal

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016

Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 17, 2024

Paul's imprisonment furthered the Gospel

The Furtherance of the Gospel Philippians 1:9-14 Good morning. Forrest McCann wrote about the origins of the old Hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul", which was written by Horatio Spafford. Horatio Spafford went through several trials and losses during a very specific period of his life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020

Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, John 16:33, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sun Stand Still Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2015

Consider Joshua's motivation - pray boldly to see that God's will is done. Consider his commitment - work hard to see that God's work is finished.

Joshua made an audacious prayer. It was a prayer for the impossible. The fact that he even thought of it surprises everyone. • Today we want to look at his motivation behind that prayer, and his commitment to fulfilling God’s will. The chapter opens with 5 opposing Amorite armies ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Mothers

Contributed by Dennis King on May 1, 2022

Ladies, whether you have had several children or none at all, I'd venture to say you've never had to endure such harsh and unpleasant life-choices that are about to be brought to your attention.

Biblical Mothers God loves us all and would like everybody to be saved. If you've had a difficult life, remember it could have been worse. With your faith and the helping hands of God life can be much sweeter and better. Ladies and gentlemen, whether you have parented a single child, several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10, Genesis 25:24, Genesis 27:41

Denomination: Baptist

O Come, Let Us Worship And Bow Down Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

O come, let us worship and bow down

Psalm 95 O come, let us worship and bow down: I. The Call To Worship - 1-2 - The Invitation Publicly - 1 O come, Properly - let us sing unto the Lord: Purposely - let us make a joyful noise Purposefully - to the rock of our salvation. I. There is STABILITY on the Rock - Ps. 40:2 He ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

When You Don't Know What To Say, Say Nothing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 15, 2010

A short message on when to speak.

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28 There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. As Christians we need to learn when to be silent and when to speak. We can do more damage to the kingdom of God by speaking out when we need ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Casual Divorce Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008

Part 6 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at what Jesus says about divorce.

Jesus On Casual Divorce Part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 14, 2008 Dallas Willard writes: “Divorce, if it were rightly done, would be done as an act of love. It would be dictated by love and done for the honest good of the people involved. Such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

Many have asked who Jesus really is. Jesus himself asked his disciples, "Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, Am?"

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Who Is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 Intro: In putting the question about himself, our Lord made a distinction between two classes of persons, who are named as “men,” and as his disciples. He enquired, “Whom do men say that I the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Creed Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 1, 2007

This message is the sixth in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It asks the question that Jesus asked his disciples - who do we say that he is?

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 6 – Creed NewSong Church – 08/26/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: *other

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2014

Jesus is God. Jesus is First. When you talk about Christmas with neighbors or family or co-workers… what do you say about Jesus?

WHO IS JESUS? COLOSSIANS 1:15-19 INTRODUCTION… Board Meeting in Heaven (p) “I call this meeting to order!” says the Archangel Michael. The commander of the armies of the Lord tapped the small gavel on the table. The rest of the angels became quiet and looked to their leader to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Date Of Salvation Is Already Fixed By God, Then Why Should I Pray Ha

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2018

The idea, ‘God is anyway going to save the person only in His time’, takes the onus away from intense praying, wrestling in prayer for the unsaved person, intense fasting and also thereby takes away the guilt of prayerlessness.

If the date of salvation is already fixed by God, then why should I pray hard? Genesis 18:32 Then he said, "Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it on account of the ten." 19:24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal