Sermons on When God Says No:

Who Do You Say The Lord Is?

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 17, 2023

The Lord I serve is omnipotent (All-powerful) and omnipresent (Present everywhere), the Son of the living God. He is the living God! You read the Scriptures, who do you say the Lord is?

This question is part of a conversation between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus wanted to know their thoughts on what the people were thinking. It was at a time when many people were still confused and wondering about who Jesus was and why He was there. Remember the people were looking for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:26

Denomination: Other

When Making Plans

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2024

What should be the important thing to consider as we make our plans?

"Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, 'Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Say No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But I Say To You...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011

1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

• Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Says: Awaken!

Contributed by Andrew Zoll on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus' charge to the church today is, in many cases, the same as it was to Sardis in AD 95/96: Wake up, Church!

Thank you for sending me to the preaching and teaching convention this week at OCC. -Needed it spiritually, emotionally, mentally, professionally. I bought some of the recordings, which will be back on the media shelf in the library. I got DVDs of what I thought were the three best sermons that ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Say No! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Christian Says

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 3, 2009

James

A young pastor tells the story of his infant son and a ham sandwich. As ham sandwiches go, he said it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of his jaw(s) ached in anticipation, He carried this precious ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Say "No"

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005

We can say "no" to temptation.

HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What He Says Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon showing what Jesus taught his disciples about what the purpose of the Holy Spirit's infilling is.

What HE Said Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 9-3-23 -Scripture- Selected from John 14, 16 Introduction Over the summer we've been learning a lot about the Holy Spirit and seeing what the scriptures from the Old Testament have to say about the third member of the Trinity. WE started off by looking at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

These are some of the more difficult saying for believers to grasp let alone the unbeliever.

The difficult sayings of Jesus John 6:60-71 This is an unusual chapter in John’s book. It’s one of the longest in the N.T. and I think that’s because those who determined where the chapter divisions would be took into account that everything here is connected to one main ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

And The Creatures Say—come.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 18, 2021

This chapter typifies the dramatic, heavily symbolic description of end-times events for which Revelation is famous. Series from Revelation, Verse by verse teaching. John sees a series of visions corresponding to Jesus opening the first six seals of the scroll He received in chapter 5.

And The Creatures Say—Come. Revelation 6:1-17ESV We learn from chapter 5, that Jesus is the Lamb and He alone has the moral and legal right to open the scroll that He took from God's right hand (Revelation 5:5–7). Further, He alone is worthy to open the seven seals that kept the scroll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17, 2 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Stones Are Saying

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 6, 2019

An examination of the importance of memorials conducted through studying the memorials Joshua erected at Gilgal.

“Joshua called the twelve men from the people of Israel, whom he had appointed, a man from each tribe. And Joshua said to them, ‘Pass on before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Saying No In A Yes World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we lavish his love on others

We are seeing the unseen guest a little clearer as we enter into the third week of our adventure. We’ve considered how our worship would be changed if Jesus sat with us on Sunday morning. Our attention wouldn’t be wandering while worship went on. Our style would take on what I’d call a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Say It Again Preacher Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 19: 41 – 48

Luke 19: 41 – 48 Say It Again Preacher 41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For days will come upon you when your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel