Sermons on saying yes:

The Power To Say

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003

In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:25-28, Exodus 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Saying

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

God is Faithful and So We Must Be

1. WE MUST DIE WITH HIM • To die in this context is not a physical death but we must be able to put to death the desires of this physical body • “To become indifferent to, or to cease to be under the power of; as, to die to sin.” • We must allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the bond of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

"a Matter Of Life And Death"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

In preparing for funeral services I will ask the question, do you have a scripture passage in mind that you would like for me to read or do you simply want me to select one? And over 90% of the time they will say yes, “Psalm 23.”

“A Matter of Life and Death" Psalm 23:1-6 When we set out for Thanksgiving with our children it was 73 degrees here in Florida but as I flew to Memphis and then traveled to St Louis all in one day the temperature had dropped to 13 degrees. Clearly that’s why most of us love Florida. Then as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

Skeptics claim that death has the final word. God claims that life has the final word. Should we abandon the skeptics’ claim for God’s. Should we? John says “yes,” and he gives us three reasons that we should.

It was Sunday morning. The pastor was planning to preach on the Resurrection of the Lord. And he wanted his sermon to make an impression on the congregation. So he proceeded to shave in front of them. He lathered up, ran his razor over his face, first one side, then the other, then the chin, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Say Amen

Contributed by Rodney Wade on May 26, 2007

God can Do anything but fail.

For in our text Paul declares in 2 Cor 1: 18-22 "as God is true our word towards you was not yea and nay for the Son of God, Jesus Christ who was preached among you by us even by me and Silas and Timothy was not yea or nay. For all the promises of God are yea and in him Amen." The passage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Trustworthy Saying Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010

More trustworthy sayings. The real deal from scripture. 1- Salvation can come to the ignorant and unbelieving 2- Mercy can be shown to the worst of sinners 3- Glory will come to the eternal King

INTRO.- Trust me. I’ve heard it said that you should never trust a person who says, “Trust me.” It’s more like never trust a politician who says, “Trust me.” Someone said: Never trust a restaurant that has a sign that reads, “Mama’s home cooking.” Especially, if there are no cars at that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Say What

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 5, 2010

Only way to go Jesus.

SAY WHAT John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

When God says "no" it's because He wants what's best for us.

Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer charging the Philistines. It was one of those times in scripture when God said not just yes but maybe. Why did God say maybe? Because he wanted Jonathan to pick a direction and go. God was waiting for someone to choose to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003

Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Saying No Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012

Learning to say no to the forces of evil is important in living a happy christian life.

Daniel 3:14/15 16/17 Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king. Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said unto them, “Is it true you do not serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

Saying No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 16, 2009

Say no to temptation, no matter how hard it may be, for there is no substitute for God’s presence in and provisions for our lives today and forever!

When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus taught them what we call today the Lord’s Prayer. Let us slowly pray it together: Our Father …………… This prayer of course is not meant to be a repetitive, by rote type of prayer. It is a model for prayer. If it was meant to be a repetitive type ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But You Say

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon for when people say but you say what has God done form me

“But You Say” Introduction This week I was thinking about how so many of us take God for granted or maybe even not for granted but we just do not have a sense of reality about God. In other words we don’t see God in our lives and we have a disconnection from Him. It is sad to say that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Say What!?!

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

We may not understand all of what Jesus says ~ or see where He’ll take us, as we continue to walk with Him; but, the point is, do we trust Him with our life and with our heart?

Walkin’ with Jesus: Say What!?! Scripture Text: Mark 8.31-38 INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the high school basketball team that showed exceptional sportsmanship? A couple of weeks ago, the two-teams suited-up to play. …The problem-was that one of the key-players ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist