Sermons on Hard Soil:

The Journey Of Progressive Sanctification: 7 Aspects Of Growth Toward Maturity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 13, 2022

Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ.

Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ. Now we flash many years into the future, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14, 2 Timothy 2:21, James 1:2, Proverbs 26:11, Psalm 7:14, 1 Timothy 1:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church At Sardis

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2016

When John wrote his letter to Sardis, it was wealthy but degenerate, and it was experiencing spiritual death. Despite its reputation for being alive, Sardis was infested with sin. The church’s deeds were evil, and its clothes were soiled.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-5-2015 Lesson 9: The Church at Sardis (3:1-6) Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 “To the angel of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Mom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we thank you and so does the Lord!

Thanks Mom! Thesis: Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we thank you and so does the Lord! Opening Illustration: Mother in the Storm One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Lord, Open Our Ears!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus still opens the ears of the deaf, those who are hard of hearing when it comes to the Word of God!

Mark 7: 31-37 September 7, 1997 Rev. Charles Degner Pentecost 16 Mark 7:31-37 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 3, 2007

This sermon is designed to reassure believers that God will never forsake them and will see them through their hard times.

Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Title: No, Never Alone INTRODUCTION In Matthew 28:20, Jesus the savior of the world promised that He would be with us always until the end of time. Jesus made this promise to the disciples because He realized they were scared and confused and needed comfort in their moment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Our Nature

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 28, 2006

It’s hard to change what comes naturally to us. It’s really not in our nature...

Roman 7:14-23 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is So Easy To Love The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

There are some who are hard to love, and there are some who are easy to love ... Jesus is One Who is easy to love!

PSALM 116:1 “IT IS SO EASY TO LOVE THE LORD” A) There are many ways in which you could classify people! * One way is by classifying those that are hard to love and those that are easy to love. * As you know, there are some people that are hard to love. * You have to make yourself love them. * ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Heart Of The Problem / Or/ Honest To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Being Honest to God no matter how hard the questions, Opens the door for God’s gracious response.

Passage: Genesis (14:17-24) 15:1-6 When Abram returned from defeating those many kings in war, and after he had met with Melchizedek, and after he had refused to accept the reward money from the king of Sodom, God came to Abram to make him a promise. This aging man had just risked his life to save ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions On How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

The Psalmist David gives us some good instructions on how to handle hard times when they come.

PSALM 62:1-12 “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE HARD TIMES” A) I read about a man that was sitting at home one evening when the doorbell rang! * When he answered the door, a six-foot tall cockroach was standing there. * The cockroach immediately punched him between the eyes and scampered off. * The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Do When Your Bubble Breaks

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Gives a plan to perserve even during hard times based on how Nehemiah handle his tast

Nehemiah 4:16-23 What Are You Going to Do when the Bubble Breaks? Introduction A. Bob Story 1. Driving down a Busy Road 2. Everything is going good 3. DEER! 4. Swerves 5. The Car Flips about 3 times 6. He is Ok a. He had his seatbelt on b. His Airbags saved him B. Background 1. Originally came ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Challenge Of Cleaving To Your Wife

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 9, 2002

A sermon intended for men who have a hard time praising God and the wife He gave them!

By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Oh Heavenly Father, my God above, thank You for Your undying love. You granted mercy upon my life during times that I was a wretch undone, a sinner who knew nothing about the true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Thanksgiving Struggle

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007

One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

“The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).

The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist