Sermons on Hard Things:

A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2001

When we become Christian’s, some things need to and will change in our lives.

INTRODUCTION  Last week we took some time out of our day to clean our closets out. As we cleaned out the closet, we examined each thing we found to see if we need to take it with us to our new address in heaven. Out were the disco shirts, the leisure suits, and the powder blue tuxedos and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Constant Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 27, 2007

Too often in life, we are looking to so many things to be constant in our lives and support us. Money, family, friends, jobs, etc. The fact is, all of those things will fail us, only God remains.

Tonight, I wanted to start off our time together by talking about being let down. This is something that has really been on my mind the last week as I have been experiencing a big let down personally. A few months ago, I thought everything was all taken care of and it would be a breeze the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Profit From Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 4, 2008

James tells us that God does good things for the Christian during the bad times of life.

HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS JAMES 1: 2- 11 1. Illus. of Patricia Christy. •Probably never heard of Patricia Christy, but she is a woman who found out the hard way that you can’t run away from the problems of life. After Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992, this South Florida resident ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens With Israel's First Sin After Becoming God's Chosen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 5, 2003

I remember the confusion in my life prior to accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I also remember the things I did to be in right standing with God, thinking the things I did would cover my inadequacies. There are so many things around us

What Happens when Israel Sin’s Sin is found Out Moses Intercedes and Disciplines Atonement Required Exodus 32, DBF Sunday Sermon, 4/6/03 I remember the confusion in my life prior to accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I also remember the things I did to be in right standing with God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Warrior

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 28, 2003

Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else have that problem? Can I get a witness? So tell your neighbor, “You need to remember the right thing

Memorial Day is a day of remembering. We should remember those who have gone to be with the Lord. Tell your neighbor, “You need to remember!” Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive Peace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 9, 2014

Be anxious for No Thing. Do not be anxious even over one thing. That's right not One thing.You can chose to worry. You can choose to be anxious or you can chose to take the alternative, And Give It To God.My yoke is easy .and my burden is light.

Little Bobby had a habit ......of stretching.. the truth. One day .....while he was walking home from school .....he saw a large black dog ......run across the street ..... right in front of him. He rushed home .....as fast as he could ......and told his mother, ...."Mom, ......you're never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Obey God

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 26, 2015

When we obey God by doing things such as loving an enemy, people will be amazed because it is not the logical thing to do. Obeying God is the Christian thing to do. When we obey God, we don't know what the result will be, but God will bless our obedience

Acts 5:27-42 is a story about obeying God regardless of the consequences imposed by mankind. Like Peter, we as Christians are to obey the Lord rather than man in situations where the two are in conflict. For example, when obeying our political leaders would cause us to do something that goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Anglican

Esteeming God's Word Series

Contributed by Newman Enyidede on May 4, 2019

The value and preciousness of God's Word in the lives and lips of God's people have been facing challenges. Some things seem to be contesting with God's word daily in our lives. Many of them are not mere bad things, but good things.

*_"And the Word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. " 1 Samuel 3:1_* Open visions are good and helpful in order to facilitate and speed up certain things in the realms of the Spirit. But open visions have challenges. One of the greatest challenges, is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Fill 'er Up

Contributed by Jennifer Walls on Nov 20, 2006

A Thanksgiving message about filling up on food, fun, and other good things

I have entitled this morning’s message “Fill ‘Er Up” because that is what many us will be doing this week. We will not only fill up our bellies with Turkey but we will also fill up several other things with something other than food. Many of us will begin this week by filling up Monday and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-34

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Man Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharp Words Spoken By Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2018

All things are possible with God, but those who set their hearts on riches will be sadly disappointed.

SHARP WORDS SPOKEN BY LOVE. Mark 10:17-31. The first three Gospels all report Jesus’ encounter with the character who has become known by the composite name of ‘the rich young ruler’. They all mention that he was ‘rich’ (as in Mark 10:22), but only Matthew mentions that he was ‘young’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2012

Three tough things God asks of us just as much as He did of Abram.

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith: - What we’re going to see here is that Abram’s physical journey is a picture of our spiritual journey. - Most of us will not have to move physically to be obedient to Christ (though some will), but we all have to move spiritually to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Possible

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012

When we place our faith and trust in God, all things are possible.

Text: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). When a rich young man approached Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life,” Jesus told him to obey the commandments. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon For Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2003

The mind of Christ, among other things, involves a life of humility, obedience, and sacrifice.

Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Yr B 13/04/2003 Based on Phil. 2:5-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Humility, obedience and sacrifice. Those three words stand out as descriptors of the tragic, yet holy last week of Christ’s life in this world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran