Sermons about Hard Sayings Of Christ

Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013

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The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

An Assortment Of Sayings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 15, 2014

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Jesus teaches us three essential elements of discipleship in Luke 11:27-36.

Scripture Jesus concluded his season of ministry in Galilee and “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). During one portion of his journey toward Jerusalem he gave his disciples additional instruction. Let’s read an assortment of sayings in Luke 11:27-36: 27 As he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Hard Times Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 28, 2015

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When it comes to disasters and accidents there are 2 ways to look at it: Mans way or Gods way. Whatever the problem God has a solution. He is the Master fixer upper. But you must learn to cooperate with God so He can bring the total restoration.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD” Isaiah 55:8. I. Reevaluating-Getting man’s perspective “He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him” Proverbs 18:13. A. Premature judgments B. Overreactions C. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus speaks on a very difficult subject divorce. The subject is difficult not because of God, but the hardness of man's heart.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 6 Matt. 5:31-32 Jesus speaks concerning the law expounds upon it with “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time” “But I say unto you” He expounds upon the 6th and 7th commandments “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Hard?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Says

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 8, 2022

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This is a sermon that deals with how close someone can come to accepting Christ but still be lost.

Simon Says! I assume everyone here at one time or another has played the game Simons say. One person calls out the commands but unless you add the phrase, “Simon Says” to it, you are not to do it. It was the jumping on one foot that always got me. My grandbabies love to play it with me. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

It’s Not Hard

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 11, 2010

based on 14 ratings

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Often, people say, “If God would only speak audibly telling me what He wants me to do life would be so much easier.” God wants us to do His will, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. But realize that knowing and doing God’s isn’t that hard.

It’s Not Hard Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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It is hard to understand why God doesn’t answer our prayers as we would like. When God says no, He never says, "Because I said so!" ALSO USEFUL FOR FUNERAL SERVICE

Parents often have to tell their children, “no.” From time to time God tells His children no also. We have all experienced the confusion and disappointment that floods our hearts when God tells us no. + Isaiah 40:10-15 10See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-15, Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Say No To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 10, 2014

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When we daily put on Christ and wear Him openly, then it promotes true unity and fellowship within the church

Introduction: • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that was attacking the church, but encouraged the saints to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 30, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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God makes promises that are too hard to keep. But God keeps them.

Genesis 18:1-15 “IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?” Have you ever heard someone make a promise that seemed unrealistic? Maybe you even laughed to yourself when you heard it. The other day, I saw an advertisement by a construction company that was promising that they would build you a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Say No Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 24, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Like Job’s friend Zophar, we eagerly find faults with others, thinking that pointing out their mistakes is all that is needed, and failing to build a relationship first. Contrast with Christ, who "became sin" for us.

We are studying the very human issue of faultfinding during this Lenten season. We are using the story of Job and his friends, if you call them that, as they tried to console him, no, really, instruct him in his misery. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, three miserable comforters, Job said, because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Work Hard

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 9, 2019

based on 1 rating

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This is the 22nd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#22] WORK HARD Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, we have looked at several types of relationships. We have looked at the wife, the husband, the parents, and the children. Today, we are going to look at the employee and employer relationship. As I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Hardness

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010

based on 5 ratings

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Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

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