Sermons on Hard Sayings:

I Meant To Say

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23 I meant to say 36 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem. 2 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. 3 Now the king of Egypt deposed him at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What He Says Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon showing what Jesus taught his disciples about what the purpose of the Holy Spirit's infilling is.

What HE Said Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 9-3-23 -Scripture- Selected from John 14, 16 Introduction Over the summer we've been learning a lot about the Holy Spirit and seeing what the scriptures from the Old Testament have to say about the third member of the Trinity. WE started off by looking at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Saying "No” To People Is Saying "Yes” To God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Exhausted. Empty. Enslaved. Do those words describe you? I believe that God never piles on more than we can handle. What to do when you are overbooked, overworked, and overstressed. I’ve simply got to learn to say “no” to some of what I’ve been sayi

Several years ago, Maryanne was out of town visiting her family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I was here at home with Alan who was in school. He was about ten and I was trying to do things that were fun with him. One of those was skateboarding. We live on Wallings Road between Ridge and York in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Please read all the introduction before judging this sermon. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and k

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? James 5:13-15 (13) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. {14} Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: *other

When Men Say No, God Says Yes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Man may shut doors, deny opportunities, or declare failure over your life. But those are not the final words. When God says yes, it means acceptance, restoration, honour, favour, and fulfilment. His yes overrides every “no” spoken over your destiny.

WHEN MEN SAY NO, GOD SAYS YES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:31, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 118:6, Acts 5:29, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with limitations and disappointments from people. Doors close. Opportunities are denied. People ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Should I Say Yes Or Should I Say No

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

Marriage negotiation can be a very risky venture because no one knows tomorrow. We can only as human make some subjective and objective projections and calculation which in the end may not be accurate.

SHOULD I SAY YES OR SHOULD I SAY NO? MARRIAGE SEMINAR FOR THE YOUTHS AND THE MARRIED. TEXT: LK. 14:28-30 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Says Yes And No One Can Say No Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

God’s “yes” is not merely an expression of approval; it is a declaration backed by His unchanging nature and omnipotent power. When He speaks, His word is final.

THE GOD WHO SAYS YES AND NO ONE CAN SAY NO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 14:27 – “For the LORD Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?” Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:7-8, Numbers 23:19-20, Job 42:2, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Ii: "the Truth Shall Make You Free" (John 8:32) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

To know who and what we believe is a great challenge Christians face in these times of uncertainty and unhinged attacks on Christianity. To know the Lord is to know the truth is to be set free to enjoy the Christian life.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS II A Series of Devotional Sermons Second Great Saying . . . “The truth shall make you free.” Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

When God Says No Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

When God says "no" it's because He wants what's best for us.

Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer charging the Philistines. It was one of those times in scripture when God said not just yes but maybe. Why did God say maybe? Because he wanted Jonathan to pick a direction and go. God was waiting for someone to choose to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Wise sayings that will bring victory unto you.

Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger Text: Proverbs 23:1-34 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

When God Says No

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers that asks the question, "Why would God say no to prayer?"

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Be finding the book of James, it's back toward the back of the New Testament and turn to chapter 4 and when you've found it, look up ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4, James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What A Christian Says

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 3, 2009

James

A young pastor tells the story of his infant son and a ham sandwich. As ham sandwiches go, he said it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of his jaw(s) ached in anticipation, He carried this precious ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: United Methodist

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Just Say It And Pray It Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational