Sermons on Hard Things:

Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009

If a person grumbles and complains about their life, or the bad things that have happened to them, they attract negativity and further problems.

Speak out your own Miracle!(part3) John 6:63 Introduction: I have mentioned to you last Sunday the style of Jesus when he wants to drive home an important point; he uses stories, or makes some action. In this particular chapter Jesus was emphasizing the importance of his word. My goal today, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Do When Life's Not Fair

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair things in our lives

WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE’S NOT FAIR Text: Genesis 39 Introduction: · Genesis 37 Joseph’s brothers sell him to Ishmeelites for 20 pieces of silver · Ishmeelites take Joseph to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar, captain of the guard · In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 18, 2007

There are three things worth talking about that are found at the finish line. 1) Rest. 2) Refreshment. 3) Family.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Finish Line Revelation 7:9-17 By Greg ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Or Chance? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 14, 2012

Do the things that happen in our lives happen by chance, or is it God working His eternal and unchangable plans and will?

1 Samuel 6:1-9 Just before we read this portion together I just want to put you in the picture of what has happened just before this that we are going to read about takes place. I’m not going to spend too much time with regards to the background of this portion of Scripture, but it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Made Jesus Cry

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

May my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God. What broke Jesus’ heart to the point of tears?

Introduction One of the themes running through the entire Gospel of Luke is the compassion Jesus Christ had for people…all kinds of people. Jews, Gentiles (Non-Jews), different ethnic groups, Government workers, tax collectors, sinners, and outcasts of society. It didn’t seem to matter who you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Impossible

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

“The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.”

THE MYSTERY OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Luke 1:26-38 Proposition: “The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.” Objective: My purpose is to help people to know that what seems impossible to the world is an open secret to a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deception Of Our Perception

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009

Sermon about denying our perception of sin and worldliness and start percieving things as God would percieve them

II Tim 3: 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Everything Changes

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

With the storm intensifying, focus on the things that really matter so this can be the time when you really see the Lord.

WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGES tEXT: We shall always remember this year as "the year when everything changed - especially in America - financially - politically - and perhaps in some other major areas of our lives!" The questions on everyones mind are - "Whats going to happen now?" and "How will the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity Over Conflict Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2016

Christ has made all things one in himself, and we must strive for unity if we are to have peace.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2016 Joy of the Gospel There really is only one choice in this life. We either choose to walk in the path set down by Our Lord or we don’t. Psalm 1, which we just prayed, says it very well: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Mandate-For Evangelism!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 24, 2016

The nearest thing to the heart of God is Evangelism. Some of the last words Jesus spoke to the church was to go and preach the gospel.

MANDATE-FOR EVANGELISM! The nearest thing to the heart of God is Evangelism. Some of the last words Jesus spoke to the church was to go and preach the gospel. I. MANDATE-FOR EVANGELISM. - Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. A. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at seven things that hold us back from getting the miraculous answer to prayer that God has for us.

A Sad Truth: Not everyone gets the answer God was willing to give. - Matthew 9:30a. Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle: 1. Can’t see things clearly. - Matthew 9:27 – “two blind men” 2. Public ridicule. - Matthew 9:27 – “calling out” - The Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Ready

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2016

Larry was a 72 year old faithful Christian. This funeral sermon speaks of his preparation and participation in the heavenly things.

Welcome/Intro "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Headed For A Fall" A Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on May 16, 2016

Jesus taught his disciples that whenever people boast and brag about the great things that they do, they are headed for a fall!

Headed for A fall Scripture: For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 18:14b (NIV) Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less. Every child at some time in their life has played with building blocks. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

These Three Remain

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 10, 2017

At the end of our Stories there is only three things what will matter, our Faith, our Hope and God's love

Summer of Love: These Three remain People died, children were conceived, hearts were broken lives were changed and history was made. But now the summer of love was over. By October of 1967 the movement known as the Summer of Love, when over 100,000 hippies and flower children had descended on ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan