Sermons on Alexander Smith:

Growing Up Into The Truth

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002

Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Under Seize: The King Has One More Move...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2009

We study some Old testament types: Ahab, Benhadad, Samaria, four leprous men... arise and go toward the problem...

UNDER SEIZE ... The King has ONE MORE MOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Zollie Smith USA Missions of the Assemblies of God for the fodder for this lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Hear my first thought: So many today are praying for God to change the wind. It appears ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Become A Soul-Winner

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2011

Every Christian’s job is to witness for Jesus Christ. Surveys reveal that 90 - 95% of professing Christians never share their faith with non- believers or have never led someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Why should you become a Soul-Winner?

Why Become a Soul-Winner Proverbs 11:30 Someone once asked Lyman Beecher, the great preacher, “Mr. Beecher, what do you consider the greatest thing a human being can do or be?” Without hesitation, the famous pulpiteer replied, “The greatest thing is not that one should be a scientist, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting The Veil -- Introduction Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 18, 2011

Idioms within the Bible give us insight into the mind of God. This lesson introduces a series on Idioms to help us better understand the word of God.

There are many pictures of Mt Taranaki in NZ it looked beautiful. It may be difficult for one to see it for oneself as it is generally covered in clouds. When the clouds are removed the sight of the mountain takes one’s breath away. Many know a lot about the Lord and they enjoy His beauty ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-63

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Model For Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Changer

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Nov 6, 2019

A sermon about how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' life and how He changes ours.

Sing with me if you know the song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man, A wee little man was he He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see And when the Savior passed that way He looked up in the tree And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down! For I'm going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Many Aspects Of Reverence Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 19, 2006

A closer look at what reverence is and how we can better show reverence to God.

The Many Aspects of Reverence FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TAWAS CITY MICHIGAN Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org I. What is reverence? a) Defined We have heard reverence for God defined a few times over the past few days. Each definition correct, but slightly differing. The topic of ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004

Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

[I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Love To Give, Give In Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Sixth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

26 years ago this past spring, I had a couple of employment choices presented to me as a college senior. One was a two-year stint as a missionary in the Philippines. The other was an offer to relocate to Dover, New Jersey, find a job and help serve a local church at the same time. I took the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Have You Eaten?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 1, 2009

In parts of China, to ask a person how they are doing you ask them "Have you eaten?" Jesus gave the people bread to eat but He wanted to give them even more. He wanted to give them The Bread of Life that would satisfy their every need.

-Have you eaten? -It’s kind of a silly question since I know most of you have probably eaten breakfast already -But have you eaten? {PAUSE} -Does anyone know any Chinese? -I have a couple of friends one who was missionary in China and one who is a missionary in China -They shared with me that in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Three Years Together

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the three years we’ve spent with a big look to what the future will look like.

Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “Three” Jeremiah had a tough job. That should go without saying… a prophet’s job is never easy. The job description of a prophet is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill It Up! Refreshing...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Ever feel like you are running on empty. God designed us for our joy to be full. Come to the seasons of refreshing... There is more.

TANK UP? FILL IT UP? SEASONS OF REFRESHING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LIFE HAS A WAY OF DAMPERING, GOING STALE, DULLING, COOLING, FORGETTING, COMPROMISING... I forgot to fill up... There was car that belonged to a little lady broke down at the Smiths Grove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 2, 2007

Isaiah 2:1-5 is the Old Testament for the First Sunday in Advent, Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary. This was the occassion for the preaching of this message in December 2007, and the theme is that the Second Coming of Jesus is our ultimate hope.

King Jesus, Our Coming Hope --Isaiah 2:1-5 Traditionally the first Advent candle and the theme for this Sunday is “Hope.” When we hope for something we have confidence that it will happen. Hope is the expectation that our dreams will become reality. The greatest English poet of the eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing In The Burden

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

Maybe you are carrying your burdens while others in the crowd are watching as you struggle. Maybe you fall from time to time under the weight of those burdens. The crowd around you may even taunt you or there may be those who encourage you.

The Blessing in the Burden Have you ever had a burden thrust upon you that made you think, why has this happened to me, why now, why here, why in front of everyone? Maybe you have received a phone call at the last minute asking you to watch someones sick child just as you were ready to spend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed