Sermons on Hard Sayings:

Testimony Of Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2013

It is God who gifts us with faith, and who equips us for the ministry He has given us. Ignorance is no excuse. If the chief of sinners can be saved, then so can I, and so can you. To God be the glory.

PAUL’S TESTIMONY. 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Paul is ‘an Apostle of Jesus Christ according to the command of God our Saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ our hope’ (1 Timothy 1:1). I. THANKSGIVING. The Apostle gives thanks to the One who strengthened Him for this service, Christ Jesus our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon I: "bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

God sent His Son into the world so that all who believe in Him, and receive the salvation God offers through His Son Jesus Christ, should have et eternal life. Jesus is essential for life that has no end!

GREAT “I AM’ DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "true Vine" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

No one knows God (as Father) and Christ (as Lord) "just because". There must be a genuine spiritual connection. Jesus the Son is the essential for connecting to God the Father in ways that bear fruit to God's Glory!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

The Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on the cross give us deep insights into His love, mission, and the redemption He accomplished for humanity.

THE SEVEN WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 23:33-49 Supporting Texts: Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-39, John 19:25-30, Isaiah 53:3-7 INTRODUCTION The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Callousing Of The North American Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001

Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tradition

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2016

Traditions of men die hard, but they should die.

Tradition? During these holy days, many will be following traditions of men. Some can be dangerous as they can lead people away from the true Gospel. Others muddy the message taking the focus off of Christ. . Mark 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Wonderful Things Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 16, 2020

Only God can perform wonders. Wonders are hard and difficult to perform by man, they are too hard for us; “God said, Is anything too hard for me” (Genesis 18:14).He carries out miraculous works. God is a God of wonder.

GOD DOES WONDERFUL THINGS “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (JOB 5:9) God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary signs, the God of wonders demonstrates His limitless power, His inescapable presence, His divine ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Genesis 18:14, Job 5:10, Amos 4:7, Isaiah 5:6, Psalm 68:9, Job 38:26, Job 38:37, Joshua 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Verses Humility Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 29, 2012

Pride and humility are the outcomes of attitudes and opinion we harbor and the choices we make. The harmful results of pride are repeatedly contrasted with humility & with its benefits. So the sayings in Proverbs hammer hard against pride & drives home th

PRIDE VERSES HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs is direct and forceful in rejecting pride and honoring humility. Pride is pagan behavior. It has no place in the lives of God's people. Pride is a declaration of independence from God if not an assertion of war against Him. Pride therefore draws ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Seals

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 20, 2024

I want to start with a question. Why study the book of Revelation? There is a lot of buzz around that says that Revelation is too hard to understand, it’s a prophetic book, there are too many symbols and no one really understands the book of Revelation.

Unlocking the Seals Psalm 96 1. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 2. Ephesians 5:22-33 I want to start with a question. Why study the book of Revelation? There is a lot of buzz around that says that Revelation is too hard to understand, it’s a prophetic book, there are too many symbols and no one really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:22-33, Revelation 19:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who? Me? Predjuced?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 1, 2013

There is a little or a lot of prejudice in all of us. It is so hard to admit, and it is so hard on us. It makes us blind to things that sometimes can help us.

Yes, I am PREJUDICED Jn. 1:46 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. (KJV) 46 Y Natanael le dijo: ¿De Nazaret puede salir algo bueno? Felipe le dijo: Ven y ve. (RVG04) Here we have a young man named Natanael. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Magnificent Seven

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus declared that we should take up our cross and follow him. His final seven statements from the cross helps to understand what He meant.

Mark 8:34 “Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’” Take up your cross and follow. Let’s discover what Jesus was saying to this crowd at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Foursquare

Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025

GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

W#ho Said Following Jesus Would Be Easy?

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Salvation is a gift but discipleship is hard work and may be costly.

WHO SAID FOLLOWING JESUS WOULD BE EASY? Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Scripture: Luke 14:27-33 When in the Bible did God ever give anyone an easy job? God comes to Noah and says, “I have a job for you. I’m not happy with the way things are going in my world, so I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33