Sermons about Jesus Hard Sayings

"Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002

based on 444 ratings

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Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 28, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”.

“What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?” Thesis: George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”. Texts: Hebrews 13:7,8 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Has To Say About Sex.

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Confronting the lies of culture with the truth of God’s word.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Sex” August 5, 2007 Me: This is a difficult and scary topic. Today needs to be transparent and honest so that we can get to the bottom line, which is a life more like Christ. This is not an area that I have complete mastery over in my life and I am not sure anyone can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Harry Potter? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

based on 13 ratings

| 8,250 views

This is, I believe, a balanced look at the Harry Potter phenomenon, acknowledging that Christians have supported and opposed it. But beyond that, this message looks at what Jesus might have to say to Harry, if Harry were a real person.

[Preached in November 2002. Stats can probably be updated at Wikipedia.com] Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book about him by J. K. Rowling in 1997, Harry Potter has captivated the minds and imaginations of children around the world. But not just children. Parents, college students, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Jesus Would Say To A Confused Christian Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 16, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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How do we keep from drowning in the pagan culture around us? By following the guidelines Jesus set in His letter to the church at Pergamos

1. Illus. of wrong way on freeway As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful coming home!" "I’m there right now," said George, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To A Complacent Christian Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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What would Jesus say to a lukewarm Christian? The letter to the Laodecian church tells us.

1. Illus. of D. W. brother • In a tough time of life. Drove car out to lake he loved, and used a pistol to commit suicide. • Autopsy performed to rule out foul play. Showed it was indeed suicide. • Autopsy revealed an ironic fact. He had liver cancer advanced enough that it would have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 21, 2005

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What Jesus would have to say about the way we celebrate Christmas.

What Would Jesus Say About Christmas? Rev. 12:1-5 Dec. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Say About Anger?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

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Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s.Most people would be able to stand before God And say that they haven’t killed a person, But how many of us could say that we never hated a person.

Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 14, 2014

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The rejection of Jesus comes (painfully) from those who represent God (teachers, elders, etc.). This presents us with a challenge: Do we lead people to like us or to worship God? If it's all about Him, then we must be willing to give everything to Him!

Who do you say Jesus is? Mark 8:27-33 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To Jesus And Do What He Says

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Mar 22, 2011

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The sayings Jesus delivered to his disciples at the sermon on the mount will be the materials for a solid Christian life, but only if we act on them.

Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. (26) “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did Jesus Say About Hell?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

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This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching on hell from the story of the rich man & Lazarus.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HELL?” Lk. 16:19-31 INTRO – Suppose your best friend was flying down a road in his/her convertible sports car. Beautiful day. Sunglasses on. Top down. Music thumping. Life is good…Except for the fact that YOU know that the road they’re on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did Jesus Say About Money?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

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This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about money & greed.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MONEY?” Luke 12:13-34 INTRO – Folk story of the bandit Jose' Rivera, who became notorious in several little towns in Texas for robbing their banks and businesses. The townsfolk, weary of the constant plundering, hired a ranger to track down Jose' Rivera ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 18, 2012

based on 5 ratings

| 9,069 views

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? 1) Madman? 2) Double Agent? 3) Family?

Have you ever been mistaken for someone else - a movie star perhaps or some stranger’s long-lost cousin? How about being mistaken for a criminal? That happened to Pastor Taylor who used to serve at Mountain View Lutheran Church. We were coming back from conference one January when we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017

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Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Other

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