Sermons about Jesus Hard Sayings

The Best Bread Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 11, 2013

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Jesus declared himself to be the Bread of Life after encountering people with the wrong motives.

Halloween is over and it is time for Christmas. If you do not believe me, go into your local Wal-Mart. The day after Halloween all the remaining candy and costumes were thrown into a buggy to be reduced and sold. Over night, the shelves were filled with Christmas decorations. In fact, in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Foursquare

“simon Says” Or “savior Says”: Whose Salvation “game” Are You Playing?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 21, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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Does Jesus teach that we are saved by works? Not at all! The woman's love for Jesus was not the price of forgiveness. It was the proof of forgiveness...

Kids, I want to play a simple game with you. The game is “Simon Says.” Ready? Simon says, “Touch your nose.” Simon says, “Raise yours hands.” Simon says, “Wave your hands.” Clap your hands! Oops. Simon didn’t say to do that, did he? In this game ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit And The Bride Say Come

Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001

based on 111 ratings

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The parallel with God, The Throne, and the Waters that flow with the presence we can experience now.

Introduction – 1. Fresh Water vs. City or Well Water. 2. Today, I am here to turn on the faucet to the Fresh Water. a. I can’t make you drink, but I can turn the faucet on. 3. This may shock many of you. There is a Holy Spirit! 4. Read Acts 19:1-6. 5. You see, God told us he would send the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6, John 1:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall We Then Say?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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After discussion our sin and need for a Saviour, Paul asks five pertinent quesions and then proceeds to answer each one.

What Shall We Then Say? Romans 8:31-39 Reading: Psalm 27:1-6 Intro: Romans 8:1 -In the previous 7 chapters of Romans, Paul has spent a great deal of time talking about our sin. -How all have sinned. Roman 3:23 -How man worshipped the creation rather then the creator. -How the law does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Words That Say A Lot

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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Here are just a few words from the book of Nahum that speak volumes of the God with which we have to do.

Title: “A Few Words That Say A Lot” Text: Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Introduction: As I thought on the text before us I had a difficult time trying to outline it. I kept on trying to concentrate on nothing but the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Watch What You Say

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 29, 2001

based on 131 ratings

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What you say, reveals what you are.

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY I. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR CHARACTER. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. (Proverbs 10:11 KJV) A. THE LORD DETESTED HYPROCISY. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit, Says The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

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Anything of significance is accomplished by the Spirit of God; not in your own power.

By My Spirit, Says the Lord December 13, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Anything of significance is accomplished by the Spirit of God; not in your own power. Focus Passage: Zechariah 4:6 Supplemental Passage: Some boast in chariots and some in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Today, The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013

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To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the HOLY SPIRIT's Voice now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

based on 1 rating

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Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

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This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 18, 2002

based on 174 ratings

| 14,787 views

"Who do you say I am?"

Answering God’s Most Important Question Mk.8:27-33 INTRO.: Have you ever been asked an embarassing question? I was once asked by a Parks and Wildlife officer, “ May I see your fishing license?” I didn’t have one. If a policeman asks, “Do you know why I stopped you?” The best answer is “no” because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus’ difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.

By Rev Bill Stewart As Chris mentioned last Sunday, today we are officially beginning a series of sermons on the theme of "discipleship". Although discipleship seems to have already been the theme for at least two weeks now. Two weeks ago we saw how Jesus called people to be disciples and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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Jesus asked His followers, "Who do men say that I am?" We will talk about 2 main facets of the identity of Jesus. He was fully God and fully man.

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving -Thank You For Your Order....god The Father Asked Jesus A Hard Thing.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2021

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One of the ways that Israel stimulated a sense of gratitude and fidelity was remembering the exodus from captivity to liberation: “remember that you were once slaves...remember that it was God who liberated you and brought you to a land of promise."

Simple Act of Gratitude is a book that tells the story of an inspiration, the writing of 365 Thank You Notes, and how John Kralik’s life was changed from a life full of debts and disasters, to learning to be grateful for the life he had. I decided that I would try this too, and so I did starting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Ways Of Living With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 24, 2024

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Luke 39-49 contains a collection of Jesus' sayings that are similar to what is found in the Sermon on the Mount.

Ways of Living with Jesus Luke 6:39-49 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:39 And He also spoke a parable to them: “A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 “aA pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: United Methodist

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