SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Hard Sayings:

showing 1,606-1,620 of 197,770
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

    That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Timothy: The Young Theologue Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2013
     | 7,275 views

    God’s preparation for service in the hard place is studied.

    “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” [1] Biographical studies can be about as exciting as watching paint dry. Nevertheless, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Wilson avatar

    Go Home And Tell It

    Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    It’s hard to keep good news to oneself

    GO HOME AND TELL IT MARK 5:19-20 Luke 24:13 It’s hard to keep good news to oneself. Some of you can attest to the fact that when something good happen in your life, you just can’t keep it to yourself, you got to tell somebody about it. Let’s go back on memory lane for a while. Can you remember ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    The Nativity Set:: Joseph And Mary Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,577 views

    Is has always been hard to get to Bethlehem for Christmas.

    A Charlie Brown Christmas opens with Charlie Brown talking to his best friend Linus. "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel. I just don't understand Christmas. I guess I like getting presents, sending ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Mark 1:1-8 What Would John The Baptist Say To You

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 470 ratings
     | 71,644 views

    This is a time of the year for cliches and spiritual sappy-talk. John the Baptist offers a fresh perspective.

    Mark 1:1-8 WHAT WOULD JOHN THE BAPTIST SAY TO YOU? Sometimes, when you hear the same thing all the time, it starts to become less and less meaningful. For example, right now, at this time in the year, the newspaper, the TV, and the radio are all saying the same thing: “There is a special sale ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What Would God Say To Earl & Betty, Bob & Wanda About Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    Marriages that stand the test of time are products of loyalty.

    God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Betty & Earl, Bob & Wanda?" Ruth 1.16-17 NAS February 22, 2004 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Little Connie came home from preschool having heard the story of Snow White for the very first time. a She ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Evil

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2013
     | 4,846 views

    Are we able to defend the faith taught in the Scriptures when a non-believer challenges us on the hard issues? What do we say, how do we respond when asked why the Lord allows evil and the resulting suffering?

    Deuteronomy 30:19-20a “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

    New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is Biblical Love? How To Walk In The Way Of Love Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,498 views

    Biblical love is willing to say a hard truth to someone in love, knowing that we may lose the friendship, but loving their soul more than their companionship. That’s real love. Niceness is a joke and a sham, compared to the glory of agape love.

    Dave Simmons shared in his book about being a dad a time when he and his two kids went to a mall, and the mall had a petting zoo there. He had given each of his children, Brandon and Helen a quarter to enter, and then went to continue shopping. Soon he saw his daughter hadn’t gone in. He went to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "What Would Jesus Say About Those Who Died In The Attack On America?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    In this text we find what Jesus would say in light of the terrorist attack on America.

    Intro: On Tuesday morning September 11, 2001 Dawn Robinson followed her usual morning routine while getting ready for work. Which consist of her morning quiet time where she prays for God’s leadership throughout the day. Shortly after arriving at work in New York City she made her way to her ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “hard Hearts And Providential Pots: More On God’s Sovereign Character” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2013
     | 4,768 views

    Romans 9 gives an excellent and clear view of the excellence and Sovereignty of God in choosing some for salvation and honorable eternal service to His Glory.

    “Hard Hearts and Providential Pots: More on God’s Sovereign Character” Romans 9: 13-29 God does not “choose” people for salvation according to race, religion, ancestry, or ability, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    When God Says, "don't Pray For Them!"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2021
     | 4,209 views

    God holds all mankind to account. All face judgement, and some are judged now. When God judges individuals and even communities, He informs His people, saying, "Don't pray for them!"

    “Thus says the LORD concerning this people [Israel]: ‘They have loved to wander thus; they have not restrained their feet; therefore, the LORD does not accept them; now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.’ “The LORD said to me: ‘Do not pray for the welfare of this people. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,527 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    We Must Say, "No" To Every Enticement To Sin That Comes Our Way.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    It is not a sin to be tempted. Many Bible characters were tempted to sin, but did not succumb to it. You do not have to sin, though a part of living is being tempted.

    THE THIRD SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 18th OF MARCH, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....1 Corinthians 10:1-13 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist