Sermons on Hard Words:

Parable Of The Sower Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

The Word of God is alive and active. The seed is the planting of the word of God in our lives and the growing of the kingdom.

Parable of the Sower 2 Growing and sowing seeds Mark 4:1-4:9 Part two Introduction- Prayer- Mark 4:1-4:9 Last week we centered in on the power of God word in our lives and that the seed referenced in the parable is the Word of God. The farmer (God) goal is to get his good seed (Word of God) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

How Our Problems Can Effect Our Witness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Sharing our witness is hard times

The University of Success, ..a discussion of the universal qualities of successful people. I was struck with the statement that ‘all successful people have a clear purpose in life’. They have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning—and that driving purpose keeps them on track and makes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

A Painful Parting

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Has Custody Of Your Mind And Words?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2018

We face a great danger in allowing negativism to take custody and permanent residence in our words and minds. Have we gown accustom to cynical and negative thought patterns? Can we change?

NEGATIVISM TAKES CUSTODY OF THE MIND? We must arise and IDENTIFY this CYNIC problem and keep it from taking CUSTODY and PERMANENT RESIDENCE in our heart and mind. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Life has a way that you will find that you are ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasuring God's Word To You

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022

Exploring how to handle and protect God's calling to you

Treasuring God’s Word to You CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Luke 2:19 Back in late October and early November I started to think and plan for this month series of messages revolving around the Christmas season. It's always one of the great challenges of ministry to be able to come up with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Baptist

"choosing To Forgive"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2021

A sermon about the hard work of forgiveness.

“Choosing to Forgive” Matthew 18:21-35 Ever have one of those days, months or years when nothing seems to go right? I mean, it’s like, no matter what you do somebody is mad at you. And you really are trying as hard as you can, but it only seems to make things worse. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Is More Than A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 8, 2005

"What you do defines you" - a line borrowed from movie "Batman Begins" summarizes this message.

Love is more than a four-letter word 1 John 3:11-16 "Batman Begins" movie has a scene in it that I like – Bruce Wayne aka Batman puts on the playboy act—meant to keep people from connecting him with the crusading hero Batman— Wayne’s girlfriend from his past and now a zealous district attorney, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Word, Part 2: The Method Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

In order to understand God’s Word, we not only have to have the right message, we have to use the right method. What is the best method of teaching the Bible in a way that people will understand it? Today’s passage gives us timeless principles concernin

This is our second week of looking at what it takes to understand God’s Word. Last week we looked at the right message. In our passage, as Ezra stood before the remnant and taught them God’s Word, He taught them the right message. As you can tell from what we just read, we’re still in the same ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The I Am Statements: Jesus Is The Light Of The Word!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2020

Jesus is the Light of the world, and He gives light in order to reveal the heart of the Father.

The I Am Series - The Light of the World - John 8:12, 9:1-6 We’re continuing to meet online, as this is what we can do. Hopefully soon, the pandemic will lift and we’ll be able to meet again in person. And maybe, just maybe, for all the sadness we’re going through now, for all the isolation ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Word You Never Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 12, 2023

A grave warning from the Great Shepherd in the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are in the last few messages of the Sermon on the Mount. Just two more after this message, but if there was a message I would want to send to everyone I know, it would be these verses. This week is a dire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Brethren

Never Stop Getting The Word Into Your Children Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

Mahatma Gandhi, the well-known leader from India once said, “Live as though you were to die tomorrow and learn as though you were to live forever.” I love it! Likewise, we must learn to be trained as though we are going to live to be a hundred. We must do whatever it takes. We must keep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 21, 2020

Such a small word … just three letters … b-u-t. A small word that we use a hundred times or more a day. “But” … it’s a word that can have dire consequences. Imagine getting hard labor for 40 years for one word … “but” … “b-u-t” … and not just for you but for your whole family too.

When I was growing up in upstate New York, in the summer we would go to swim in an icy glacial lake called “Green Lake.” Deep … almost 200 feet deep … and crystal clear. You could drop a quarter in it and tell if were heads or tails when it hit the bottom. And cold!! They had two diving ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9, Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:27-30, Numbers 13:32-33, Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 14:34, Numbers 14:22, Numbers 14:9-10, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Word Of God Proclaimed: The Primacy Of Preaching" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 24, 2002

A message on the importance of biblical preaching.

“The Word of God Proclaimed” Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1/20/2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow, Rector 8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican