Sermons on Hard Sayings Of Jesus:

What Made Ananias A Profound Disciple? He Said, "Yes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 11, 2016

Somethings that made Ananias a great disciple is he said yes to God when He called, He went, He ministered, He affirmed. We can say Yes to God for He said YES for us.

Acts 9:10-22 What made Ananias a Profound Disciple? He said “YES”! 1. He said “Yes”, when the Lord called The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. • Note Ananias answered Yes Lord. Ananias trusted the Lord like David who said, "Yes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

“an Unexpected Hour” Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 29, 2013

A serious look at Jesus words about his coming from a biblical rather than dispensational perspective.

“AN UNEXPECTED HOUR” A Sermon Based Upon Matthew 24: 36-44 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership Advent 1-A, December 1, 2013 "Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour (Mat 24:44 NRS). “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Now What

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2011

what next when you have been saved.

NOW WHAT 1. Trusting after hearing Eph.1: 13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 2. Communion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The True Vine. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

Our life and responsibilities in Christ.

ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. Abridged. John 15:1-17. I). The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In the seventh significant “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1), Jesus was identifying Himself with the Messianic “son of man” of Psalm 80:17. Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Recognize Jesus as our Messiah, live out the Kingdom of God in our daily lives, and use our testimonies to glorify God, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that has so much to tell us about recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, living out the Kingdom of God, and the power of our testimonies. In the words of Sherry K. White, "Apostles go into new territory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: God's Kingdom, Bringing

Saying No In A Yes World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we lavish his love on others

We are seeing the unseen guest a little clearer as we enter into the third week of our adventure. We’ve considered how our worship would be changed if Jesus sat with us on Sunday morning. Our attention wouldn’t be wandering while worship went on. Our style would take on what I’d call a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Saying 'yes' To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2010

Saying ‘Yes’ to life basically boils down to asking, “What can I do with the life God has given me?” And then, living into it!!!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Saying ‘Yes’ to Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN An author writes, “When my oldest son, Nathan, was a teenager, he told me that he had decided to become a stockbroker, a millionaire by age 30, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Foster on Jun 10, 2007

Explores bread throughout the bible, compares bread as we know it today with scripture. Looks at some hard bits fom the bible and suggests that, like the hard bits in bread, they make God’s word "low Glycemic" (Low glycemic foods sustain us for longe

Jesus said "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” There’s a lovely passage found in Genesis 26 that describes the movement of a nomadic, god loving people including Isaac. And this passage holds up what I call the true ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Methodist

How To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for me?” How can we say thanks?

How to Say Thanks? Psalm 116:7-17 Introduction: Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Trustworthy Sayings Of Paul

Contributed by Tim Carper on Apr 22, 2007

In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says is “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true.

In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says are “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true. Basically Paul is writing to Timothy to give him encouragement and advice in his young ministry. And he says, you need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is Greater-Life Is Hard-God Is Good

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 7, 2018

Our pain draws us closer to Jesus and makes us more like Him

Title: Life is hard-God is good. Place: BLCC Date: 2/11/18 Text: Romans 8.28 CT: Our pain draws us closer to Jesus and makes us more like Him [Screen 1] Doctors make a lot of recommendations for their patients. But do they incorporate these suggestions into their own lives? An article in The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Says

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 3, 2014

We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. What about when God says 'no'? Let’s look at some examples where people had a proper response to being told no.

WHEN GOD SAYS “NO” INTRODUCTION: We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. It can take the wind right out of our sails. Sometimes a ‘no’ answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Clearly Says Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011

1- The Spirit says some will abandon the faith 2- The Spirit says some will follow deception 3- The Spirit says some will forbid good

INTRO.- ILL.- Truth In Politics. It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Control Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2009

We as humans have a hard time giving up control of anything, but in order to find the abundant life Jesus offers, we must cede authority of our lives to Him, even if that means going into choppy waters.

We began last time by looking at Jesus as He came down from giving the Sermon on the Mount. He begins to demonstrate that it isn’t all talk—that He really is the coming King and controls His creation, both the visible and invisible. We see Him first approached by two people who really have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just Say Yes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed