Sermons on Harding University:

From Palms To Passion: The Rollercoaster Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 9, 2025

Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, and we’re going to flip it today—hard.

Introduction: I say good afternoon to you. Today is a day of extremes. We begin with celebration and end with heartbreak. It’s like watching your favorite team win the championship only to see them stripped of the title the next day. Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Secret Worth Sharing

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have to keep b

A SECRET WORTH SHARING Ephesians 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: The Forgetful Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 2:1 (READ) 1. Today we begin to take a look at the individual churches that make up the SEVEN CHURCHES of Asia Minor that the GLORIFIED Christ is addressing through the Apostle John, beginning with the church of Ephesus. COMMENT: One thing had DRAWN these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Satisfied With?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

What we are satisfied with determines what we do and how hard we work.

What are you satisfied with? What we are satisfied with determines what we do and how hard we work. God does reward honest labor. What about spiritual life? Paul said, “Be ye filled with the Spirit.” I. What are you satisfied with in church services? 1. Lessons 2. Prayer 3. How often meets 4. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can The Lord Help You Correctly Respond To Accusations?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Soldier (Thoughts For Memorial Day)

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” On May 30th in America, we observe a day called “Memorial Day.” It is marked by parades, speeches; flags and flowers are placed on the graves of many servicemen. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

I Am Doing A Great Work

Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 7, 2002

This sermon is to challege the believer they are doing a great job and they must keep on working hard for the Lord.

Text: Nehemiah 6:1-4 Introduction: Nehemiah and the people were working together to rebuild the walls. Some troublemakers decided they wanted to delay the work. Nehemiah decided things were going great and he wasn’t going to stop the work while things were going good. I. Satan Will Bring ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Church---It Does The Body Good

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Apr 12, 2005

Hard hitting sermon---on importance of being faithful to Body of Christ---the Church !!!

Church---It does the "BODY" good * I Cor 12:12-27 * 12: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Wants Us To Learn From Hagar's Story Series

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 21, 2004

No Matter How Hard Life Might Be, We Do Not Have to Live it Alone

My Favorite Movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life” [Most of Movie/as Life-Not so Wonderful] But That Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone…Isn’t That What the Bible Teaches? Job 5:7 says, “Man is born into trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving In All Things

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 12, 2004

Our response to God in the hard times tells the world who we really are.

June 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Subject: Suffering for God Title: Thanksgiving in All Things You know that one of my favorite bible passages come from Acts 16. I love the story of Paul and Silas being thrown into a Philippian jail and put into stocks in the inner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Keep Swimming

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Prayer is hard work, but as we die to ourselves, we gain resurrection life in it.

Philippians 3:7-14 – Just Keep Swimming Illustration: Dory encouraging Marlin to press on (from "Finding Nemo") Perseverance is an important quality in the life of a Christian. (read verses on perseverance) Perseverance comes from under going trials. In fact, it brings life as it flows from pain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Heart Of Stone

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

God can chisel away at our hard hearts and replace them with a new heart.

“Removing the Heart of Stone” Introduction: It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You Headed?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 1, 2007

Heading in the wrong direction from God will lead to trouble. Jonah learned that the hard way.

Where Are You Headed? It’s easy to get in a hurry when we know what the reward is. Some of us get more “motivated” to get things done when we know someone is watching us. Moving quickly is good as long as we are moving in the right direction. God wants us to move. Where we want to go and where ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Righteous Life Worth Living?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Living a righteous life in a un righteous world is hard and at times frustrating. Is it worth the effort?

Is the righteous life worth living? Malachi 3:13 - 18 (NIV) 13“You have said harsh things against me,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we said against you?’ 14“You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran