Sermons on Tough:

Introduction Biblical Grandparents Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Four things grandparents should do

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 4/14 window. Most receive Christ between the ages of 4 and 14. 2. There are 50 percent more grandparents today than in 1950. 3. Most become a grandparent at age 47. The youngest grandparent-generation ever. 4. Today’s children are a lost generation, who are the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:16

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

John questions if Jesus is truly the Messiah. Jesus instructs John’s disciples to tell John what is happening and how the kingdom is evident.

Luke 7:18-35 “Signs of the Kingdom” INTRODUCTION Every one of us experience watershed events in our lives. These are times when our way of thinking, our perspective on life and the path that we follow is dramatically altered. For many Christians one of these events was when they began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Tree Planted By The Water

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

We are like a well tended tree, not one that has just sprung up

Isaiah 46:4 Like a Tree planted by the Water “Old age ain’t no place for sissies” is a saying on my coffee mug. Advancing years brings a variety of aches and pains that would like to take over in our body and bring along a feeling of discouragement and depression if we let it. As birthdays come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Methodist

If You ... You Might Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 22, 2002

Third in series on fears

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Fear Factor Fear is one of the primary weapons of the enemy. This has turned out to be a lot tougher series of messages to bring than I thought it would be. There is an oppressive burden whenever I have preached or taught on the enemy. Fear is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 24, 2002

Sermon 1 in a series on Fear.

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? TOP 14 FEARS OF AMERICANS (before 9/11) 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Insects and bugs 4) Financial problems 5) Deep water 6) Sickness 7) Death 9) Loneliness 8) Flying 10) Dogs 11) Driving/riding in a car 12) Darkness 13) Elevators 14) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, John 7:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy In The Middle Of Misery Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001

ONE WHO KNOWS WHERE TO LOOK DISCOVERS MERCY. Habakkuk indicates three places to look for mercy. During shaky times mercy can be found in prayer. During dark moments, mercy can be found in the power of God. During points of uncertainty, mercy can be found

October 14, 2000 -- AM MERCY IN THE MIDDLE OF MISERY Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Our God is a great God, and greatly to be praised. A finite mind could no more comprehend His glory that one can compress the ocean into a bucket. All eternity will be spent learning more and more about how great, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Voted Least Likely To Succeed Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Our Future is determined by the greatness of our prayers and the One who answers them.

Intro Intro Johnny Cash is often known simply as “The Man in Black.” His deep voice and craggy face are well suited for tough-guy songs like “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line.” But there is a song he did a number of years ago that doesn’t fit that mold at all. Oh, it starts out that way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bless Your Kids

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Another message about how to be Christlike to your kids.

How to Bless Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 10, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned in the past how much my father’s acceptance means to me. Even though I’m in my 40’s with children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

When You Can't Get Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 11, 2007

There are too many people who become recluse when we can’t get up. Instead of getting surrounded with people to help us, most of us try to eat the problem away or starve the problem away and stay behind closed doors.

I was chatting with my younger sibling brother this week and I told him what I was preparing my sermon for Sunday. I gave him my subject, “When you can’t get up.” He said, “Sing I’m satisfied with Jesus here and stay in bed.” After we laughed that one out he asked what it was really about. When I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Living Right In A World That's Wrong” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

There might be people around us who come against us as we attempt to live a righteous life in an unrighteous world!

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 6 & 2 Timothy 2:13 1. Right or Wrong? Good or Bad? (CHOICES) 2. Faithfulness OR Faithlessness. It’s really an easy choice. a. We choose FAITHFULNESS. We choose to FOLLOW God. b. We choose to not FALL away, BUT TO STAND STRONG. c. We choose to not DRIFT away, BUT TO STEADY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Good, All The Time

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2005

With so much hatred, evil, terrorism, and now destruction by Hurricane Katrina present in our world today, how can we know that "God Is Good, all the time?" This sermon answers that question.

GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME --PSALM 23; HEBREWS 12:3-11; JOHN 10:7-18 Gary Younge, a reporter for the British newspaper THE GUARDIAN is covering the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana. In his article for yesterday (Saturday, 03 September 05) he notes that one ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2006

A New Years Eve message looking at Today.

Start with e.ssentials video “Word on the Street have you made any resolutions?” Well, we’re a week into it, how’s the New Year going for you? You doing all right with the entire resolution thing? How many people made resolutions for the New Year? It’s tough isn’t it? I mean it’s easy to find ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Father Knows Best Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012

It takes faith to trust that Father does know what is BEST!

INTRODUCTION • It’s A Wonderful Life Clip • SLIDE #1 • It is too bad that not every story has a happy ending like the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” • When we are not experiencing joy in life it can be unsettling. • You sit there and wonder, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ