Sermons on Harsh:

Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006

Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Through The Eyes Of The Thief Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Winning In Difficult Situations Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 5, 2006

On our journey from earth to glory, we will face many difficult situations. God will help us get through all difficulties as we depend fully on Him.

Winning in Difficult Situations Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http:/www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 2:1-23 In Daniel chapter two, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that is very troubling to him. He believes that his gods are trying to tell him something about his powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Hypocrites: Ananias And Sapphira [halloween] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2006

Have you ever lied to God? Made Him a promise you didn’t keep? Cared more about what others think than what God knows? The Problem, the Purging, the Punishment. Link included to parts 1 & 2 in formatted text w/ PowerPoint Presentation.

Dead Hypocrites Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [the ushers that day had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 Great Fear? I guess so! The early church in our text is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel According To Matthew

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007

In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006

Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Divine Light Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

This is the third sermon for the Lenten series The Signs of John. In this sermon we focus on the healing of the man born blind.

Divine Light I. Introduction A. with our sign this evening being the healing of the man born blind I thought about turning out all the lights in the building so that we can experience the darkness of being blind. But no I thought why repeat old tricks. B. Instead tonight I’d rather focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004

A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Other

You Can Not.....

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

Even in this modern age it is impossible to hide from God.

"YOU CAN NOT..." Isa. 55:6-11 INTRO. There was one thing for certain that I knew when I was a child. That was that when I had been caught in a misdeed and Mom or Dad came at me with the switch or belt, I had better not run. Oh, I knew I could out run them but sooner or later they would catch ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Waiting On God In Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 16:1-16 1. Promised Seed. "Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children" (Gen. 16:1). "I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth" (13:16). "Look toward heaven, can you count the stars . . . so shall your seed be" (15:5). 2. Rejected alternative. "What wilt thou give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 27, 2004

1 of 2 on sharing your faith. This message is on sharing your faith with your children. Source for the outline came from Timothy Peck on sermon Central

Most of the time when you think of passing on a legacy you consider the ways you can leave some THING to your descendants—Wealth, a name, jewelry, or maybe a special antique.  There is a more valuable thing you can leave to your children than all of these. It is the legacy of faith… “Listen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching For A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

5th in series "Miracles in Matthew." Jairus Daughter and the Woman with a blood disorder illustrate how we must reach out in faith for a miracle.

A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on much longer." "That’s all right, if you really believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God