Sermons on Constructive Criticism:

Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017

The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Intimacy With God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012

God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 22:38-40, Romans 10:17, John 14:6, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

What Do You Do When Your World Is Falling Apart?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2013

Some who call themselves Christians are denying The Authority of Scripture. Some are denying the Deity and Saving power of Christ. When doctrine and truth are abandoned., You do not get liberal Christianity you have formed a whole new religion based on satanic doctrine. (Updated Nov. 2026)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. Today's Readings are: Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 ; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and Luke 21:5-19 Let Us Pray…... O’ Heavenly Father ... we thank you for this glorious day … and for the transforming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:22-26, Luke 21:5-19, Matthew 13:42, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Seize The Day / Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 25, 2021

There is an adage: "Strike while the iron is hot". When the time is right, you should act. You should seize the moment or you will lose your opportunity. We are called to be a witness and to bring others to Jesus. We need to strike when God gives us an opportunity.

There is an adage ... that you may still hear at times even today: .... "Strike ... while the iron is hot". The saying is basically telling us .... that when the time is right... you should act... you should seize the moment ... or you will miss out ... on your opportunity. The adage ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Mark 2:1-12, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral Message - (Wife, Mother And Grandmother)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 27, 2022

Anne's life and her death has left an imprint on everyone who had the honor and privilege to know her. Few things are more powerful than the tears and the prayers of a mother. Few things are more tender than a mother's hug or her compassionate touch.

On behalf of Linda, Cindy, Lee, Lynn, Al, Laura and the whole extended _______ family. Thank you. Thank you for your prayerful support ... and for taking time this day ....to celebrate the life .... of ... Anne Mally ________. Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 17:16, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Fulfilling Friendships

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

What do you think qualifies a person to be a friend? How can we be wise when it comes to choosing our friends? How can we build lasting and fulfilling friendships? God gives us insight about the qualities of true friendship in the Bible and especially in the book of Proverbs.

If you were to think about your friends. How many close friends would you say you have? What about good friends, or acquaintances? According to Dunbar, prof of psychology at Oxford University who developed a theory about friendships, a person, on average, may have about 500 acquaintances, 150 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 12, 2024

As we go through our Christian, let us guard against our loss of love for Jesus. In our walk we sometimes feel that we got it and there is nothing more to do for the Lord.

Good morning my fellow believers in Christ Jesus. Today we are going to examine a passage in the book of Revelation that speaks of a church that was admonished by Jesus, letting them know that they have become lazy in their love for the Lord. They have gotten to the point where they feel that they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hit The Stop Button And Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2016

Jesus will meet us at what ever level our love and commitment. It is time for us to hit the stop button and to get off of the "Guilt" Merry-Go-Round. It is time to move forward in the faith and to be conformed into the image of Christ.

For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19. The Prairie Home Companion tells a story ... of a man ... from Lake Wobegon. He would come to the altar time ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Allow People Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The second thief: "Difficult People."

DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ROB YOUR JOY ILLUSTRATION: A PREACHER told about his nine-year-old daughter who one day JUMPED off the SCHOOL BUS as it stopped in front of her house and SLAMMED her way through the front door. She MARCHED up the stairs into her ROOM and again SLAMMED the DOOR. All the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Matter Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on the Ninth Commandment

“No lies about your neighbor.” Ex. 20:16 This Commandment has to do with controlling our tongue. That is a very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us the tongue can be tamed by no man, James 3:1-8. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comments: Over the past decade, whenever I have lectured ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: *other

What's Wrong With That?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 12, 2001

James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it?

James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it? “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moses And His Mentor Jethro

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 11, 2023

The message looks at a brief incident of mentoring in the life of Moses. And without this mentoring that took place, Moses’ life could have been quite different. Let's see if we can learn some things about mentoring from God's word.

For the next few Sundays I want to dip into the Old Testament teachings. There are individuals in the Old Testament that we can learn a lot of things about and from. One of those things is mentoring others. Currently we have several individuals in our church who have volunteered to be mentors to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Measure Humility Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 14, 2005

10th message in James series. James identifies two spheres of life as yardsticks for humility. The first is the relationship we have with other people, especially in what we say about them. The second is the goal or plans we have for the future.

Shirley MacLaine, the Oscar-winning actress, is a spokeswoman for the self-consumed philosophy of our day. The Los Angeles Times reported an interview in which she said: The most pleasurable journey you take is through yourself…the only sustaining love is with yourself. When you look back on your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010

In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13, Matthew 11:18-19, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 51:12, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, John 19:26, John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Joy Of Right Relationships

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 6, 2010

5 ways to experience the joy of right relationships.

Intro: The purpose of my sermon this morning is to lay before you the joy of Christians being in right relationships with one another. One of my favorite Christian leaders is Dr. Frank Page, President elect of the SBC Executive Committee. He said this week, “even though "pessimism, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist