Sermons on Columns Of Smoke:

Tired Thinking Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 31, 2015

This message focuses on how our thinking affects our physical bodies. It also looks at the differences between a thought and the thinking process.

Tired Thinking Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts Scriptures: Prov. 15:13; 17:22; 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Rom. 12:2; Phil. 4:8 Introduction: The title of message this morning is “Tired Thinking” with a subtitle of “Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts.” This will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Winning? - 1 Peter 2:6-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 10, 2024

Even in human rejection God wins. God always wins, and those who trust in the Cornerstone cannot lose. But those who reject Him cannot win.

Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

First Two Woes (Revelation 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9.

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9. 5th Trumpet 1st Woe - The Abyss Revelation 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Warnings

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

God gives His people a watchman to protect their life. Brothers and sisters, in the weeks, months, and years that lie ahead, let us both, you and I, listen to the Word of God. And let us take heed to these warnings. So there will be life - eternal life.

Opening illustration: Americans are getting warned to death. Manufacturers are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so they are attaching warning labels to hundreds of items. For example, a Batman outfit bears this caveat: “Parents, please exercise ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Despite Oppression!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2023

Victory despite oppression! Are we confident in God’s provision for our lives? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confidence (vs 1-3) (2). Admission (vs 4) (3). Schemers (vs 5-8) (4). Betrayal (vs 9) (5). Requests (vs 10-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator looking up. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I’m waiting ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2019

Philippians 1:18-30 teaches us to live for Christ.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” Paul planted the church in Philippi on his second missionary journey. About ten years after planting the church, Paul was under house arrest in Rome. His future was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lovest Thou Me?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Nov 4, 2003

iN THESE PASSAGES, NOTICE THE PERSON WHO ASKED THE QUESTION. THE PERSON WHO WHOM THE QUESTION WAS ASKED, AND THE PERSONALITY OF THE QUESTION.

LOVEST THOU ME? JOHN 21:15-17 Let me ask you a question this morning. What do you love most of all? If we would be honest, we would have several answers. One might say, I LOVE MONEY. I am going to get all of it I can. But you need to remember, the Bible says, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's New Year's Resolution Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 5, 2014

There is a special New Year’s resolution for those who are new creatures in Christ, for those who trust in the Grace of God alone to save them.

The Church’s New Year’s Resolution 2 Cor. 5:17-21 Here are a few things to think about as you find the scripture for today: “Here’s the testimony the world gave on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 in Peshawar, Pakistan: “In bright fall sunlight…worshippers are leaving All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Reject Who Became The Ruler

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013

What the word of God teaches us about this man should serve as an encouragement to every person in this room.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church October 6th, 2013 Judges 11:1-11 THE REJECT WHO BECAME THE RULER Intro: Judges can be very depressing • Chronicles/years/Israel between/Joshua/Saul first king • Book is a scene of lawlessness. • Describe the cycle. Spiritual climate ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Wins Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Wonders Of The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2016

Tourists before the time of Christ had their “A-List” of attractions to see, which they called the “Seven Wonders of the World.” After those, we'll look at the 7 Wonders of the Spiritual World, which will take our breath away for all eternity!

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Psalm 40:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It's Free, This is Heaven 1. An 85 year old couple Christian couple, married 60 years, died in a car crash. They lived so long because the wife was strict on nutrition. 2. When they got to heaven, St. Peter took them to their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 9, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter nine of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 9 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Refuse To Repent

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2012

A move of God was super charged through this word from God!

(Suicide Flees) Those Who Refuse to Repent Revelation 9:1-21 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues Of Life At It's End Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Our culture is pretty mixed up about death, and faces a whole series of ethical questions and dilemmas, and of a shift in our culture.

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues of Life At It’s End Series: In But Not Of May 15, 2005 Preamble: Before we take a look at today’s topic, issues of life at it’s end, which is part of our series of sermons addressing issues in our society from a Christian perspective, I want to acknowledge that this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist