Sermons on Jesus Hard Sayings:

"What Is Faith?” Hebrews 11:1- 4

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

Every body has some type of faith, people have faith in many different things, when we get into our car we have faith that it will crank and get us to our destination, we have faith that our doctor knows what he or she is doing, every body has this mindse

“WHAT IS FAITH?” Hebrews 11:1- 4 6-7-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about “faith”. Every body has some type of faith, people have faith in many different things, when we get into our car we have faith that it will crank and get us to our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Is Jesus Really The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Fourth in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Here in the United States we worship the ability to make choices. We choose our political leaders, the kind of movies and TV show we watch, the kind of music we listen to, the products we buy at the store and even the people we associate with. And if you have any doubts about our addiction ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is-

Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2018

Through examining the latter part of John 5, we see who Jesus says he is.

Jesus is____ CCCAG May 6th, 2018 That video of the Gospel of John shows us today’s scripture found in Scripture- John 5:17-47 (Title- fill in the blank) It shows us Jesus’ reaction to an accusation thrown at Him by the religious leaders of His day- ? The Accusation- “Who are you to break our ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus On Divorce

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Are Stuck Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 16, 2024

This is the 191st sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#191] WHEN YOU ARE STUCK Acts 27:27-28:10 Introduction: Yesterday, my Daughter-in-Law took us to Big Cheese Pizza in her SUV. I have not been in that vehicle since my Elk Hunt in December. It may seem odd that I would remember that; but that particular day was very memorable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When It's Hard To Forgive

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025

What is the hardest thing in the world to do? The answer comes back the same: the hardest thing in the world is to forgive. Yet this is what Jesus calls us to do.

Introduction – The Hardest Thing in the World What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Some might say climbing Mount Everest, running an ultra-marathon, surviving cancer, or raising teenagers. But ask almost anyone — psychologists, pastors, ordinary people — and the answer will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Serving Like Jesus

Contributed by Earie Madius on Oct 12, 2011

What the Bible says about humility

My wife is a lover of McDonald’s curly fries. One day, we were at the drive-thru when I saw a big McDonald billboard with the tagline “I’m lovin’ it.” Sometime later, I googled and found out that years before McDonald Restaurants used the tagline “You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004

Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let's Give It Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2010

Are you really ready to say, "Everything the Lord says I will do?"

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Let’s Give It Up for Jesus!” Ex. 24:1-8; Lk. 9:57-62 & 14:25-33 Life is filled with contracts. There are contracts between management and employees, between nations, between provider and buyer, and even between husband and wife. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Can Be Hard When Everybody Knows You

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004

When Jesus went home to Nazareth, he took his disciples with him. Why? What did they learn from the trip? What message does it offer for us?

"IT CAN BE HARD WHEN EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU" (Mark 6:1-6) Introduction There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!! Part 3- " The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 29, 2015

Part 3 of the John- believe in Jesus and live series

John- Believe in Jesus and live! Part 3—“The bread of life” John 6:25-51 Have you ever had a friend or loved one in your life that you felt only gave you the time of day when they wanted or need something from you? Maybe it was a coworker or team mate That was trying to get ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-58

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Universalism Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 29, 2015

What did Jesus have to say on the subject of "universalism"? Did He indicate that eventually everyone will be saved?

JESUS and UNIVERSALISM Did the Son of God give us any reason to believe that all will be saved? 3. Jesus and Universalism? The sermon on the mount The subject: Universalism. One of the most brilliant lights that shines out of Scripture, once one begins to look for it, is the division between the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God