Sermons on Hard Sayings:

What Is Your Mind Set?

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions

What Is Your Mind Set? Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions and lust. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Salvation is only through faith and the redeeming work and grace of God. However, I do say that if our faith is not accompanied by works, then we can’t say that we have a genuine faith.

I want to start today’s service with a joke. There was this very rich man who lived in the United States, who had heard of a man that lived in France that was very famous for walking the tightrope. According to what he had heard, the Frenchman had the reputation of walking the tightrope at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:2-26, James 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking Circumspectly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

When we say we walk circumspectly we are saying that whatever we choose to do today, we are aware that there will be circumstances. Whatever we do today, we do with the knowledge that there will be future consequences.

I have been reading through our church covenant as I mentioned last Sunday evening and I came across the statement that we engage to walk circumspectly. ____________, you’re a member of the church, are you walking circumspectly? I’ll admit, I had to look that one up to see exactly what it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Darkness, Jesus Is Our Light And Our Darkness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 27, 2016

All Christians can say easily that Christ is the Light of their world, and they even mean it. But what is this light of the world, and if they knew, they would not say it so readily. Find out what this light truly is.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd January 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal

The Marks Of Maturity

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 4, 2016

Only when we can say, 'For me to live is Christ' can we truly say, 'to die is gain'. Spiritual maturity is the outcome of a life truly surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord.

INTRO Away back in the 1980’s when I began ministry at Abbeyhill Baptist Church a fellow Minister in the City was faced with a problem. A homeless person had turned up at church and the church did not know what to do with him. Rather than doing nothing this colleague who was the Pastor of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Sign Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

what could be the greatest sign of all “The sign”? Well, some say the first flight by the Wright brothers was one of the greatest inventions, while others say the invention of the computer and the internet revolutionized the world.

INTRODUCTION Before we start, I would like to ask, what could be the greatest sign of all “The sign”? Well, some say the first flight by the Wright brothers was one of the greatest inventions, while others say the invention of the computer and the internet revolutionized the world. But what I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:6, Isaiah 7:9, Isaiah 7:12, Matthew 1:18, Hebrews 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awake Oh Watchmen

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 10, 2023

The Church has the best intelligence in the world, through the Word of God. We know everything and it is perfect! Yet as Jesus says only those who have an ear, can hear what the Spirit is saying.

AWAKE OH WATCHMEN.... Luke 21:36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” The attack by Hamas on Israel was a prophetic picture of the state of the Church right now. Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36, Ezekiel 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About Jesus

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 28, 2021

The Bible says that there is one God. This one God, however, is expressed in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not say that there are three Gods. One God – Triune!

The Bible says that there is one God. This one God, however, is expressed in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not say that there are three Gods. One God – Triune! The Second Person of this Holy Trinity is God the Son, Jesus Christ, Who is co-equal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22, Luke 1:30

A Plague On Livestock (The Murrain Of Beasts) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 28, 2022

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so that they may worship me."

A PLAGUE ON LIVESTOCK (The Murrain of Beasts) (Ex. 9:1-7) MURRAIN: A Pestilence Or Plague Especially Affecting Domestic Animals Exodus 9:1-7 (NIV) Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love At Last Sight

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000

The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Orthodox

It's A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by Michael Williams on Jan 23, 2001

what God says he means and when he makes you a promise he will keep it .

Josh 14:6-12 6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea. 7Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 14 - Seeking God Sincerely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 17, 2023

There are always two categories of people anywhere – those who seek God for personal gain and the ones who seek God for who He really is. Which group do we belong to?

We remind ourselves that this series of messages are based on Act 11:21“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) The Lord’s hand is a powerful hand, a hand that helps, a hand that exalts us, and His hand is at work in all areas of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:12, Mark 3:1, Matthew 18:20, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 53:2, Genesis 28:11, Genesis 28:13, Judges 16:28, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:39, Mark 3:2, Mark 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fishing For Men

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to hear "the Master's call?" "Many are called but few are chosen," the Bible says. In order to understand that statement, we may say that many are called but few really respond to that call.

Mark 1:16-20 "And as He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.' And they immediately left the nets and followed Him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Personal Burnout

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Grace Needing World

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 2, 2012

But do we really understand what it means when we say that God is a God of grace

A Grace-Needing World Date: May 20,2012 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Peter 4:10 If you have seen paintings depicting people/late 17th cen. • You may remember that they seemed to always have a pale, chalky complexion. • When you look at pics/Queen Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist