Sermons on Harsh:

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2023

If you want to find any significance in an otherwise insignificant life, look above the sun.

The movie Antz begins with an ant named Z talking to his therapist. Take a look. (Show Antz (1998)—You Are Insignificant scene). All my life I've lived and worked in the big city…. I always tell myself there has got to be something better out there. Maybe I, maybe I think too much. I think ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 7: Great Lessons From Moses' Godly Parents Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2023

1. Follow God over government (Heb 11:23; Exo 1:6-22; Exo 2:1-2). 2. Follow the heroes of our faith (Exo 2:3). 3. Depend on God's divine care (Exo 2:3-9). 4. Pass your faith on to future generations (Exo 2:9-11).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 7: Great Lessons from Moses' Godly Parents Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 1:6-22; Exodus 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying Old Testament heroes of our faith, and today we will focus on some great lessons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23, Exodus 1:6-22, Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023

Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:15, Matthew 10:36, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, Psalm 27:10, John 4:17-18, Genesis 29:16-18, Genesis 29:25, Genesis 29:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What The World Hates...

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2023

How did we get to a point where there are those that sit in a church who don’t believe what is necessary to be saved, let alone what it is to be a true Christian? Well, this is a problem of leadership.

I always try to make the distinction between what the Bible calls a church, and what we think a church is…the Bible speaks of the church as the collected body of true believers in Christ Jesus, while we think the church is a building like this and all the people contained within it. This I say so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 17:14, John 8:37-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of Christmas - Shepherds And Wisemen Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 10, 2023

This is the third in the series, Characters of Christmas. This message looks at the Shepherds and the wisemen.

Characters of Christmas 3 Shepherds and Wisemen - Read Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 In these passages new find the accounts of 2 different groups of people, first the shepherds and second the wise men. These are very different groups of people, from very different backgrounds. I. DIFFERENCES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Anger

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Sermon about Anger

There are so many things that the world believes you should know. From the moment you are born, your progress begins to be tracked to make sure you are learning and growing and developing properly. When you begin public schooling, the teachers make sure you know all the skills and knowledge that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Triumphal Entry

If I were to ask you if you ever felt out of place, or like you didn’t match the expectations that people had of you, how many of you could relate to that statement? I know that I certainly can! And this looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s the big things. Maybe your parents had ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Light of the World

Good morning everyone! Last week we began a new sermon series called “I Am”. During the course of his ministry, Jesus made 7 statements beginning with the phrase “I Am” that both identify himself as God incarnate, and directly reveal something about his character and mission. We are going to spend ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021

Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Arminian Interprets Romans 9

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 21, 2021

This passage is heavy in election, predestination, and foreknowledge. How does someone who is not a Calvinist interpret it?

Opening Statement of the Inherent Limitations - In beginning to interpret this chapter, it’s important to start with the obvious truth: the questions that this passage raises are vexing issues. Election, predestination, and foreknowledge are the perplexing problems that haunt Romans 9. - A quick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are you?” (v.19). 2. He was a man who knew who he was (vv.20–22). 3. He was only a voice—only a forerunner for the Lord (v.23–24).

John Series Part 5 John 1:19-28 Jesus the Messiah, the Lord: The Second Witness of John the Baptist, 1:19–28 (1:19–28) Introduction: the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Cycle Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: The average age of all great civilizations is 200 years. Alexander Taylor says they all went through a sequence that he calls “The Cycle of Freedom,” which is a process that can be observed in the Bible.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”(1) The responsibility of which she spoke is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-37, 2 Chronicles 36:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Important Reminder: A 4th Of July Message

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 3, 2021

This is a special message for the 4th of July.

Title: 4th of July Message: An Important Reminder Script: Dt. 8 Type: July 4th Where: GNBC 7-4-11/rw 7-5-15/7-4-21 Intro: Today we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Many great Christian men were instrumental in our nation’s founding. Patrick Henry was one such man, a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 12, 2021

This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:19

Denomination: Nazarene