Sermons on Columns Of Smoke:

Similarities And Differences Of Christ At Calvary And Sinners In Hell.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

The similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God..." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show the similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell and ...read more

Who Crucified Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 7, 2021

It was not Jews or Romans. It was you and me.

Fitting that I should find this with Passover coming up. I was saved in April 75 so I was saved less than three years when I gave this for class. If you want to use this for kid's church although it might work better with adults go for it. It is not copyrighted or whatever. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Still Behind The Veil

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Aug 13, 2002

Sometimes we throw a veil over God in our lives. Lifting it when we need Him…and covering Him when we don’t.He becomes a Spiritual Jack in the Box. We do this because we do not want God’s Glory reflected in our lives at inopportune times.

Still Behind the Veil Text: 2 Cor 3:12-18 (18) Date: Aug 4, 2002 INTRO I would like to bring you a message entitled “Still Behind the Veil” READ TEXT Now there are several veils that are mentioned in scripture. One is in the Old Testament tabernacle. It hung in the Holy of Holies and separated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Trespassing

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006

This sermon examines God’s Holy nature and the awe that His nature creates in believers lives.

All of us have seen "No Trespassing" signs. Those signs warn us to stay out. Those signs can also be a protection against harm. Our minds could run wild considering the implications of a "No Trespassing" sign. However, what if that "No Trespassing" sign stands between us and God. This is true in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017

In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Perceptive Art Of A Receptive Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What's the main difference between the people who have hard hearts, shallow hearts, crowded hearts, and the one who has an open heart? The person with the open heart hears it and does it.

INTRODUCTION Here’s Bob and here’s Jerry. They’re both in Celebration Worship at Green Acres listening to the Pastor. They’ve both been Christians for over twenty years. But there’s a big difference between Bob and Jerry. During the message, Bob has his Bible open and he’s taking notes. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Specific Requirements For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2023

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States?

This would be a great honor if you were Democrat, Republican or independent. But to see him this could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible! • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021

God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10-14, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Eclipses Liberty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Christian love is manifested through how we accept the weaker brother

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Words That Kill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's Time To Rip The Roof Off This Place!

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

A sermon urging listeners to bring people to Jesus.

I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter (Chreaster). As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed the dude’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013

Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Underworld

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 27, 2019

Some teachers refer to five compartments or divisions that exist beneath the surface of the earth on which we live.

THE UNDERWORLD According to Clarence Larkin, Finis J. Dake and Others I. The underworld has often been thought of as one compartment known as hell where the wicked dead all go after death and sometimes referred to as the location of a group of fallen angels who have rebelled at some point in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6-7, Luke 23:43, Psalm 16:10, 1 Peter 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Covenant With God

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Pastor Jon continues his study through Hebrews, looking at ways in which the New Covenant in Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant.

If you were with us last week, you remember hearing about how Abram (later called Abraham) chased after the kings and their armies after they defeated Sodom and captured Lot. Lot was blessed by the King of Salem—Melchizedek. We learned that Melchizedek was superior to Abram because the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene