Sermons on Uncomfortable:

Christ Offers Hope

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008

This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

“Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 21, 2019

It's all about that invitation...

Surprise Endings: Lessons From The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction If last week’s parable surprised us with grace and left us feeling grateful, this week’s parable will surprise us in a different way and leave us uncomfortable. At least it should. Parable of the Wedding Banquet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 2, 2017

“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.”

Introduction: The best introduction to any book of all the books ever written in the world are found in the simple words “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created everything that man would ever need before He created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Releasing Destiny - Exodus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The story of Moses shows us how God can use us--through surrender of our identity, our tools, and our weaknesses to Him.

INTRODUCTION • There is nothing more important than worship. • All God does begins with worship, not activity. • It is deep relationship with God. • It is allowing God to dig into us at the deepest levels and transform us. I. REPOSITIONING FOR RELEASE • The story ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021

Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024

In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-7, Acts 20:26-27, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 27:6, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-11

Topics: Don't Look Back

We Love You Beyond Ourselves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to love with God's love, live with integrity, and consistently urge each other towards righteousness.

Good morning, everyone! Before we dive into this morning's sermon, I want to share with you a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

Topics: Love, God

Rich Man And Lazarus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the hard truths about the reality of Hell, the consequences of greed, and the urgency of repentance, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31.

Good morning, Church family. We're diving deep today into a passage that really hits hard - Luke 16:19-31. You know, Watchman Nee once said, "One gains by losing self for others and not by hoarding for oneself." We're going to unpack that today, as we talk about the reality of Hell, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Hell, Real

Why Did God Create Hell? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the difficult topics of God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan, emphasizing that ignoring these truths does not change their reality.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are going to delve deep into a topic that can be uncomfortable, but is absolutely critical to our understanding of the Gospel. We're going to talk about God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan. Our key verse today is Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33

Topics: Purpose Of Hell

We Need Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To encourage believers to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to step out of their comfort zones and urgently share the Gospel to all corners of the earth.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving deep into the book of Acts, specifically Acts 1:8. In this passage, we find a powerful message about the Holy Spirit, stepping out of our comfort zones to witness, and the urgency of our witnessing. Someone once said, “The world is not moved by love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Witnessing

Do Not Be In A Hurry

Contributed by Simeon Bali on May 29, 2020

All of us one time or the other have prayed and asked God for something and have had to wait on the answer. Waiting is one of life's most difficult tasks. The waiting room is a land where time stands still; it seems as if progress has come to a screeching halt.

We live in a society where everything is instant. We have become a society where delays are not accepted or tolerated. (We wait when in hospital, on ATM machine etc) Most of us are waiting for something and it could be; 1. Waiting and hoping that conditions will change for the better. 2. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Hebrews 10:37-38, Psalm 27:14

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The righteous shall live by faith.

Living by Faith February 16, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The righteous shall live by faith. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:11-21 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:16-42

Denomination: Baptist