Sermons on Columns Of Smoke:

Fess Up!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001

The importance of confession, both to the unbeliver for salvation and to the believer for wholesome living.

Fess Up! Prov.28:13: “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” James 5:16: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” I John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cleansing Of Confession

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A look at the spiritual discipline of confession.

THE CLEANSING OF CONFESSION I John 1:5-10 Today we are continuing our series that you see on the front of your worship folder: A Dedication to Daily Discipline. Looking at spiritual disciplines that we want to begin incorporating into our lives on a daily basis. We have looked at prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fallenness

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Dave tals about you don’t have to deal with your brokenness before God will love you. God knows your brokenness, and has loved you all along.

Fallenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 13, 2006 I want to talk to you this morning about Mel Gibson. I do not want to discuss my favorite movie, double Oscar-award-winning Braveheart, today. I do not want to discuss Mel’s The Passion of the Christ, or his upcoming movie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Pray, Plan, Position Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005

Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.

Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Expert Witnesses For Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 31, 2005

In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court of law and is able to justify his or her professional opinion under cross-examination.

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 4:18-20 Title: Expert Witnesses for Christ Theme: Telling People about Jesus Christ: Introduction: In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2008

The reality is that we will all be tempted. The good news is that we have remedies that can help us overcome temptation.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed reading the comic strip “Cathy” over the years? 1. “Cathy” is a comic strip drawn by Cathy Guisewite. 2. It features a woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work — the strip gently pokes fun at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Reconciliation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith.

A GREAT RECONCILIATION—Colossians 1:19-23 Proposition: The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith. Objective: My purpose is to challenge the saved to appreciate this great reconciliation and to challenge the unsaved to trust Christ as Savior ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

A Message For Labor Day

“Shove That Job – I’ll Take It” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (Labor Day Message) We are in the third message of a series entitled “Seven of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make”. Since this is Labor Day weekend, this is a great time to talk about the blessing it is to have a job. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: *other

What Would God Say About.. Abortion Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005

1st in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service. This message, given during Sanctity of Human Life week, is a Biblical perspective on abortion.

"What Would God Say About... Abortion?" Insight Service - Discovery Christian Church - January 27, 2005 DEUTERONOMY 18: 9 - 13 INTRODUCTION: (Please turn to text) Several years ago, there was a motion picture entitled, "Who’s Life Is It, Anyway?" It was a film starring Richard Dryfuss, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Hill Religion

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 2, 2004

This message challenges the faithful to take seriously faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone but looking past certain Hills that are in view.

My Friends, WE NEED TO TALK! I want to highlight this headline in our little chat. I want to discuss with you: “HILL RELIGION.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Psalms 121:1-2. It reads in the New King James Version: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Scandalous Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The gospel is scandalous!

Intro: 1. I saw a book advertised the other day called, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus Christ." I thought if people really knew the gospel, that's exactly what it would appear to be - Scandalous! 2. Amazingly we find these words in the Bible: "7 and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Brink Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

Is it time to flee from the coming destruction? Or should we continue to witness and work for the kingdom?

"Repent! Repent! For the end of the world is near!" How many of you have heard a sermon on this subject? How many of you have heard a joke on this subject? Every faith tradition has a different way of looking at end-times prophecy. Some ignore it. Some codify it. Some rationalize it. Some obsess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle Manuscript Last week we looked at God meeting with the Israelites on Mt Sinai. What was that meeting like? Was it a run-of-the-mill meeting? A nice, gentle affair? No – it was shock and awe! There was thick smoke and the whole of Mt Sinai shook violently. It was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Wants Your Children

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012

What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

“The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Apostolic