Sermons on Hard Things:

A New Thing

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Jun 7, 2015

Using the prophesy of Isaiah, understand how God can do a "new thing" in your life regardless of your situation. Message was delivered as a capital campaign was launched for a building program.

A New Thing Text: Isaiah 43:18 – 19 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Many of us here this morning, if we’re ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

New Thing Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”.

Isaiah 43:18-21 “New Thing” (43:19) Let us read this verse together: (Putting your name) Andrew, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”. Now tell your neighbor “Behold, God will do a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

1 Thing Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

What if you could only get 1 thing from God in the New Year? What would that 1 thing be?

One Thing I. Introduction Crowded. Pressed. Overwhelmed. Panicked. Pressured. Distracted. Pursued. Sleepless. Scattered. Scared. Shattered. That sounds like I am talking about Walmart on Christmas Eve doesn't it? However, the truth is I am describing what seems to be the consistent condition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Thing

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

ARE YOU REAL?

The Real Thing (Psalms 92:7-14) Intro: Are you a Palm tree or are you a Thorn bush A thorn bush is just an imitation of a tree Are you the Real Thing or just an imitation? Thorns Jesus' crown of thorns has led to two shrubs known as christthorn (Ziziphus spina-christ, Paliurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL as you can see it would be one of the world’s longest sermons if we did. However, the few we list lay out a message for both the believer and the now-believer

IN ALL THINGS! In the KJV Bible the word ALL appears to be used 5621 times in 4664 verses. It is a three-letter word but is used much in speech and even in the Word of God. In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL as you can see it would be one of the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-10

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 26, 2012

As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.

Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Same Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the Lord and continue to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren, delight yours

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the Lord and continue to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 20, 2013

CHRIST DESIRES ALL MEN TO BE SAVED.

ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION: MANY BIBLE SCHOLARS REGARD ROMANS, CHAPTER 8 AS AMONG OF THE GREATEST THEOLOGICAL SCRIPTURES IN THE BIBLE. BEGINNING WITH NO CONDEMNATION IN VERSE 1, IT ENDS WITH NO SEPARATION, VERSE 39. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ROMANS 8:31-32 PAUL, IN VERSE 32, RESPONDS TO A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Thing That Should Not Be Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017

The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

In the KJV Bible the word ALL appears to be used 5621 times in 4664 verses. It is a three-letter word but is used much in speech and even in the Word of God. In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL.

ALL THINGS! In the KJV Bible the word ALL appears to be used 5621 times in 4664 verses. It is a three-letter word but is used much in speech and even in the Word of God. In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL as you can see it would be one of the world’s ...read more

Last Things

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

If this were the last time Jesus passed by you, would there be anything that you need to change?

LAST THINGS LUKE 19 VS 1-10 Luke 19:1-10 (NKJV) 1 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

All These Things

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

Things that will busy your life, but cause you to miss heaven.

ALL THESE THINGS Scripture: Matthew 4:1 -11 I. THE TEMPTATION (to accept all these things). A. Christ was tempted. B. You and I are tempted . Satan offers everyone a version of "all these things." C. Reaction to the temptation? II. THE TASTE (for all these things). A. Christ sought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal