Sermons on Jesus Hard Sayings: showing 166-180 of 209,799

Taking Jesus Seriously

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on May 1, 2020

Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply. "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said.

TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY Introduction: Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply, "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said. I HE WAS SERIOUS IN HIS PREACHING. People in the time of Jesus would often say that he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saying Yes To God

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

When God became human, God said yes to humanity. When Jesus was obedient to the point of death, Jesus said yes to God. Because God said yes to us, we can say yes to God!

Yes, no, maybe so. Yes, no, maybe so. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say yes or no to. Yes, I’ll have chicken for dinner tonight. No, I won’t have beef. Yes, I’ll go to work this morning. No, I won’t stay even a minute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

What The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 10, 2008

Pentecost Sunday looking at Acts 2 and what the Holy Spirit says about Jesus and says to us as his followers. Revelation about Jesus and Response to Him

Acts 02:22-47 Basingstoke Baptist What the Holy Spirit Says 11th May 2008 The Gossamer Albatross was a human powered aircraft which on Jun 12th 79 completed a successful crossing of the English Channel. The aircraft was powered using pedals to drive a large two-bladed propeller. Piloted by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014

When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Scandalized

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

They believed Jesus was a bad man. That is scary. How could one behold Jesus, hear him teach, witness his miracles, and then conclude that “He is possessed by Beelzebul”?

Matthew 26:57-68 The Scandalized 2/29/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Hard Would You Dig? Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of this Story is a series of Stories Jesus told regarding "The Kingdom of Heaven"

January 09, 2021 The Context – Matthew 13 – A series of stories pertaining to “The Kingdom of Heaven”: The Sower {13:1-23} = The Word of God is given to everyone, but growth rests 100% with the individual who receives it: • Path - anyone hears the Word, but does not understand it. The evil one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why People Fail As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011

Some fail to hang on when they start to church

WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "i Am The Good Shepherd" (John 10:14) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

As a unique individual created in the image of God, you are a very important person, loved and cared for by Jesus your Lord - as was one lost sheep for which a good shepherd risked his life to save and bring back to the fold.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS III A Series of Devotional Sermons Third Great Saying . . . “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and, my sheep know me.” John 10:14 On my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Increase Our Faith!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus gives us some hard saying in this text that need to be understood around Jesus’ disciples asking for their faith to be increased.

-My son likes going to AWANA. He enjoys playing games, hearing bible stories, singing to campfire songs. He doesn’t exactly enjoy memorizing bible passages. He give up several times while I am trying to help him learn the passages. I have to prod him on, telling him he can do it and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Would Jesus Say To Britney Spears? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

What would Jesus say to someone who has experienced the level of success that Britney has? This message offers words of encouragement and warning.

[This message was written in November 2002. But despite where Britney’s life and career has gone since, I believe a lot of this message is still relevant. Stats may be updated at Wikipedia.com] Britney Spears was born on December 2, 1981 to proud parents Jamie and Lynn Spears. Growing up, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whom Do Ye Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 7, 2008

This is the fourth message in a series looking at questions Christ asked. It underlines the responsibility of everyone to answer for themselves as to the Person of Christ.

A Series of Queries Whom Say Ye That I Am? Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Introduction: One of my favourite stories, (whether it is true or not I cannot really say – the Irish love telling “stories”), is about the golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Sermon from Matthew 16 exploring the identity of Jesus

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matthew 16:13-16) Pastor Jeff Williams 11-25-07 A Question Can Change Your Direction In college, I was a member of the “honors student association.” Before you get too impressed, let me assure you that there was nothing honorable about my involvement in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Says Go, But You Say No

Contributed by Tyrone Blue on Jun 22, 2006

This sermon describes the results of the church (the children of Israel) not trusting and obeying God’s promise to enter into their Promised Land.

Sermon - #40 Title: “God says go, you say no” Scripture – Numbers 14:1-4 Key Terms: Go – To be in motion, moving forward or ahead No – Refusal, denial or negation Background – In life today, many people appear to be standing in the same place. They are not progressing, they are not moving ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus is the resurrection and the life, so we should trust the Lord: 1. When life is a mystery (vs. 1-6). 2. In our agony (vs. 17-21). 3. In His ability (vs. 21-23). 4. To overcome our enemy (vs. 24-25). 5. For our eternity (vs. 26-27).

Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-27 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That means He is also God the Son, one with God the Father, and conceived as a man by God the Holy Spirit. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Questions, Simple Answers

Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed