Sermons on Hard Truths:

Job Faithful In Suffering

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Dealing with hard times

Why does God let bad things happen to good people? - What do you do when the bottom falls out in your life? Do you remain faithful in your suffering? Do you blame God or bless Him? What do you do when God is silent? These questions were addressed by the earliest book to be written down in all of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stolen Seed

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2014

This sermon deals with how hearts are harden by pride and lack of conviction toward the gospel and as a result the gospel seed is stolen before it ever had a chance to germinate in our souls. Good in a series of the 4 soils in mark 4.

THE STOLEN SEED Mark 4:4 4:15 The Sower - Jesus and his ministers or preachers who deliver the word The Seed - the Word of God, the gospel, the Truth. The Soil - The heart of the unbeliever We are given a parable of the different types of hearts of men who the gospel seed is sown upon. You are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Created To Work Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s For Dinner? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A study of Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 5 through 15

Ezekiel 3: 5 – 15 ‘What’s for dinner?’ Part 2 “5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:5-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Message

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 29, 2008

FINDING COMFORT IN HARD TIMES.

THE MESSAGE INTRO: WORLD OF PAIN AND SORROW 1: TAKE A LOOK AROUND A) SO MANY BAD THINGS IN THE WORLD B) PEOPLE MAKING BAD DECISIONS C) NATURAL DISASTERS POINT: GOD IS SPEAKING TO THE WORLD NOT JUST AMERICA BUT THE WHOLE WORLD HIS MESSAGE IS CLEAR AND TRUE. SADLY THE HUMAN RACE IS TURNING A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-10

Denomination: Other

Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Is anything too hard for God?

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bathed in the soft morning light, we are reminded of the warmth and comfort of our Heavenly Father's love. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to seek wisdom from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: Believe The Impossible

I Want A Jesus Heart!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2018

In the midst of this passage the LORD speaks on the topic of heart heartedness. It is the cause us so much pain (including divorce). How can we be tender hearted? This sermon deals with that subject - Tender Heartedness

Scripture: Mark 10:1 - 16 and Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Theme: A Heart Like Jesus In the midst of this passage the LORD speaks on the topic of heart heartedness. It is the cause us so much pain (including divorce). How can we be tender hearted? This sermon deals with that subject - Tender ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Higher Fools

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

There is power to mount up and there is power to pull down, but the best power is the power from on high, which will make you to mount up like the eagle. That is the kind of power that we should ask for. There are some Christians whose names have been tak

HIGHER FOOLS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like the eagle. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40: 31). There is power to mount up and there is power ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Who Tell The Truth About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[“Jesus” represented by the media – married, aquarian, self-claims, Jesus and satan brothers, Jesus a created god, etc.] There’s so many voices giving the world the wrong impression of who Jesus really is. It’s up to us as Christians to tell the world and to show the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008

As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Holds The Future? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

What could God do with your life?

Who Holds the Future Aug 17, 2008 Zech 6 Intro: Would you think with me a moment about your life. Whatever place you are at, whatever your joys or frustrations, your struggles or victories, your dreams and your disappointments. Think about it for a moment, wrap your head around it, imagine how ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrine Of "God" Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2012

There are a lot of things that are preached and taught today that are not taught in the Bible, therefore they are man made and much of the time "denominational doctrines or teachings", let me say that if what is being preached or taught is not from th

#1~ GOD BIBLE DOCTRINE 6-9-12 Today Lord willing we'll begin a new study, by Gods grace and help we're going to talk about various Bible doctrines, "Bible doctrine" means "Bible teaching". There are a lot of things that are preached and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist