Sermons on Tough Teaching:

A Messiah Who Asks The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is calling us to radical discipleship.

A Messiah Who Asks Tough Questions Text: Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video of a Father answering tough questions from his little girl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUXLO1j_sw 2. Just as we have children who ask us tough questions, we also have a messiah who asks us tough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

It's Tough To Be A Mom!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023

Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Faithfulness In Tough Times

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 19, 2020

We can trust God's faithfulness in tough times

Introduction: An invisible enemy got in the way of our mankind. As you well know, the world is reeling from a tiny virus, highly contagious, one that has inflicted untold physical and economic pain around the world. Many tears have been shed over the coronavirus and its reign of death, financial ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Joy In Good And Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.

Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Joy, Gratitude

Biblical Teaching On Healing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 15, 2002

Biblical Teaching on Healing

Scripture Reading Luke 15:7, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 40:5, Isaiah 49:15-16 21 VERSES ON HEALING 1. Exodus 15:26 - Obey God’s Word and be healed. 2. Exodus 23:25 - Serve the Lord and healing will be yours 3. Deuteronomy 7:15 - God takes all sickness away from you 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches Openly Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

People were amazed at the teaching of Jesus and wondered about the source of his wisdom.

Introduction: The people were "amazed" at the teaching of Jesus and wondered where such knowledge came from. After all, Jesus had not studied as the "other religious" leaders had. I. Jesus Teaches The word "teach" means "to instruct by word." It is the ability to influence the understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching On The Book Of Romans

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of the book of Romans

1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION I. Origin of the Church at Rome A. Neither Paul, Peter nor any other apostolic figure started it (despite what tradition says) B. It appears from Scripture that Peter was in Jerusalem at the time of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15; 49 or 50 AD) 1. Up until that point Peter ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

False Teaching On Wealth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Was Jesus and the disciples rich? Why did the apostles say, "To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless"?

False Teaching on Wealth The very basis of the Word-Faith doctrine on money is that it is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that same covenant. All we need to do is look at the covenant God made with Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Luke 9:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

False Teaching - Health Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Does God guarantee health? Are the sick, crippled and disabled faithless and outside of God’s will?

False Teachings About Health One of the tragedies about the health and wealth ’gospel’ is that it excludes any who aren’t perfect. If you are sick, you are a sinner or you lacks faith. Those in poverty, illness, disabilities, trials and suffering are told that they are faithless, under God’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Teaching On Wealth

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, Genesis 17:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaching On Judgment

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003

A Bible Study - Jesus forbade condemnatory, unforgiving , judgementalism

Jesus teaching on Judgment. Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke helps clarify the kind of judging Jesus forbade Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whom Will He Teach?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

My friend, if you don’t take charge of the changes taking place in your life, someone else will.

WHOM WILL HE TEACH? Text: Isaiah 28:8 thru 13 Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. As one man was leaving, he looked intensely at the pastor and said, "Powerful sermons, Pastor. Thoughtful, well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:21-22, Isaiah 28:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Grace That Teaches Us

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To examine how God’s love and grace draws us to Himself

A Grace that Teaches Us Titus 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To speak about how God’s grace draws us to love God and respond to Him. This morning, I talked about how God’s love is so different from what you might expect or even deserve. We are following that same line of thought tonight as we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist