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Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

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

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments etc

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments, possessions, or status. But as followers of Jesus, our identity is not found in earthly things. In Matthew 16, Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter responds, "You are the Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17, Matthew 10:16, Acts 2:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:10

Say No To The World

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 4, 2002

John tells us to say no to the world. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives.

Introduction: John tells us to say no to the world. There is a need for us to understand the world system that stands opposed to everything in the kingdom of God. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faithful Saying Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021

A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Say What?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

A look at Phillip and the Ethopian Eunuch

It’s a unique story, actually it’s an eunuch story as well but we’ll stick with unique. We don’t know the exact reason he had travelled the miles that separated his home land from Israel, it may have had to do with his job, after all he was the treasurer of Ethiopia, we are also told that he was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Say No To Sickness

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Learn how to receive healing from God in this message of hope for anyone who has ever experienced sickness.

Say No To Sickness How to Receive Your Healing I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying No To Selfishness Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 3, 2001

I talk about how to turn a selfish life into an unselfish one.

Saying No To Selfishness 6-30-01 Opening Illustration: Some things just rob our joy. For instance waking up in the morning because you have to go to the bathroom. As you get up you look at the clock and realize you woke up 20 minutes before your alarm was to go off. How you wished you had those ...read more

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

This Is A Hard Saying

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2009

The Word of God can be understood when we let the Holy Spirit speak to us through faith.

Text: “Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can understand it?’” (John 6:60). Has anyone ever told you something that was really hard to believe? When we were very young, we usually believed whatever people told us because we didn’t think they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Christian Church

What To Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005

What to say to the discouraged.

The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Says Who? Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on authority, submission, and rebellion.

Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. Rebellion equals freedom. We didn’t actually know how to say it like that, but that’s the premise from which we operated from the time we were about 12 or 13 years old, right? It just made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say No To Murder Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

Taking a life, either by physical murder of emotional abuse is wrong. This sermon looks at how we can cherish life.

Exodus 20:13 Matthew 5:21-22 May 31, 2009 SCRIPTURE SLIDES One American is murdered approximately every 30 minutes. No matter where you turn in our world, there are murders. Watch the news, read the newspaper or check the Internet and there it is splashed before our eyes. We not only learn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist