Sermons on Hard Words:

Christmas: Let It Be According To Your Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to emulate Mary's humble obedience to God, trust in His blessings, and openness to His divine promises.

Greetings, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, let's take a moment to appreciate the grace and love that binds us together. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Topics: Let It Be

Called By The Lord To Speak His Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 26, 2003

Like Ezekiel let us speak God’s Word humbly, faithfully, and boldly.

Called by the Lord to Speak His Word Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens us to speak God’s Word faithfully is Ezekiel 2:1-5 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011

Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

[Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

‘the Increase Of The Word.’

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010

James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Comes From Hearing The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to "hear" the Word frequently for our faith. IV. TEXT: Romans 10:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So faith comes from

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to "hear" the Word frequently for our faith. IV. TEXT: Romans 10:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. V. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having God's Word Is A Big Advantage Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

All Scripture is INSPIRED and PROFITABLE.

1. By now we understand Paul’s point in Romans: a. “There is ONLY ONE way to be saved.” b. There aren’t 2 options, or 3 options… but just 1. c. The righteousness required by God is the very righteousness provided by God through his Son Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Only Words Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

There are five repeated messages for the Church in Revelation: Remember, Repent, Repeat (your first works), Hold On!, and Listen! If we do these things, we'll see God

REVELATION 22 3. And all curses existed no longer, and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and his servants will serve Him. 4. And they shall see His face, and His name is on their foreheads. 5. And night does not exist there, and they do not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3-11

Denomination: *other

The Hard Way - Why God Uses Diffictul People In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2013

Today we want to remember that GOD uses difficult people to build our character, to make us stronger. Such people reveal hidden faults and deepen our trust in God

Charles R. Swindoll provides the following story which he calls “Tension in the Tank.” "In the northeastern United States, codfish are not only delectable, they are a big commercial business. There's a market for eastern cod all over, especially in sections farthest removed from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words To Live By - Genesis 48-49 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

You're in this room, and Israel sees his son and his grandsons, and so he gets his energy together and he's ready to do something.

Anna called for me because she was dying. This was last year. She knew that she was dying. She had been to our church, visited a few times as she was going through her cancer treatments. But now she knew that she was dying and in her last days, so she called for me. I went over to her to the house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Words To Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 4, 2005

"Thy Sins Are Forgiven"...excellent sermon material by Jon Daniels lends itself to a very visual sermon, whether using the free Powerpoint at our website or not.

4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Words.html 4 Words 2 Change U Life Luke 7:36-50 Can four words really change your life? Sure they can! Examples: I’m sorry, it’s cancer. Yes, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Weapon Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 7, 2007

Jesus and His trust in the Word of God

Twinkies and Root Beer A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Wise - Using Words (Part 6)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 3, 2019

A look through the book of Proverbs as we gain practical knowledge about everyday living by gaining wisdom.

BE WISE - WORDS August 4, 2019 Do you remember that old nursery rhyme . . . Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt! In reality, don’t you wish that was true?! Most of us would rather have the sticks and stones thrown at us, because the wounds of vicious words can really ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10, Proverbs 17:27-28, James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Lessons From James Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2021

In this concluding sermon from the series on James, we summarize the main lessons from James that we want to be sure to remember and to put into practice.

Introduction: A. Today as we conclude our sermon series on the letter of James, I want us to do a unique review of the book. 1. First, we will look at an 8 minute video summary created by a nonprofit called BibleProject, and then I will share a list of the lessons from James that I hope we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Speaks Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 17

PRAYER SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS (MATTHEW 26:36-46) A concerned Charlie Brown came to Lucy the psychiatrist setting up shop in her counseling booth and poured out his heart: “I’m worried about my dad.” She instinctively questioned him, “How old is your father?” He turned to her, hoping for some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible