Sermons on Gospel With A Smile:

Seek Truth Ignore Insanity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 5, 2024

Be careful you do not miss out on what God is doing because lunatics abound!

Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, Matthew 7:21-25, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2024

Acts 11:19-30 teaches us that God’s grace transforms lives and communities.

Introduction How many of you own an Apple iPhone? The first Apple iPhone was sold in 2007. That was a mere seventeen years ago. As of September 2024, there are an estimated 1.382 billion active iPhone users worldwide. In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone had a worldwide market share of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be The Light Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 18, 2023

Seasons have come and gone but God has been good to us. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION Be the light! Praise the Lord! We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus. Welcome to our New Year Service. In a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this year and a great year is awaiting us. Let’s thank God for 2022. God has been faithful. Seasons have come and gone but God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:11, 1 John 1:5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is That Really What I'm Supposed To Preach?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

This Sunday we look at Isaiah 40, and the incredibly uncomfortable message of "Comfort" the preacher is given to preach.

Good Morning. Our lesson from Isaiah is painful to me in the sense that it reminds me I am getting old. I’m gonna tell you a secret this morning that no one knows but you listening. I used to fear preaching from Isaiah. I remember complaining to Bishop David. Now I enjoy it. Mostly, I prefer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Anglican

Persecuted Missions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2024

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share God's Good News in a hostile world? Let's find out in Matthew 10.

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share the Good News in a hostile world? What authority did Jesus give the twelve disciples? He called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to throw them out and to heal every disease and every sickness. (Matthew 10:1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Born Once Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 8, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.

“BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Disorderly Christians (2 Thessalonians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2024

What can we do about disorderly, lazy and idle Christians? Lets look at that in 2 Thessalonians 3.

Do we pray for our ministers? Is God faithful? Is Christ steadfast? What should we do about disorderly Christians? Let's discuss this in 2 Thessalonians 3. Do we pray for faithful ministers of the Gospel, for both their message and their safety? Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Paul's Letter To The Romans - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 13, 2023

Continuation of the Introduction to Romans

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Before we begin with our study in the book of Romans, I want to take you to Matthew 3:7. This is part of our Prophecy Study tonight, and it is important to understand this, and it will relate to our future ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

We Don’t Want To Hear It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 4, 2023

The Temple leaders did not want to hear what Jesus had to say. Do we today want to hear the same?

We Don’t Want to Hear It John 18:28-19:16 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. 29 Therefore Pilate went ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep Praying! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 26, 2024

Based on Luke 18:1-6 - Challenges Christ-followers to persevere in prayer.

“KEEP PRAYING” Luke 18:1-8 FBCF – 2/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who is the most powerful person you know? - A community or governmental leader – a President, King, Prince, Prime Minister - A judge or Supreme Court justice - A parent or grandparent - A coach or teacher or professor - A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 86:3, 1 Peter 4:7, Colossians 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 4, 2024

Based on Luke 19:28-40 - Challenges hearers to consider important aspects of Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem

“THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY” Luke 19:28-40 FBCF – 3/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the longest journey or trip you’ve ever been on? For me, Astana, Kazakhstan – 6558 miles. Today, we begin a journey – a journey to the cross as we consider the final days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. It’s a weeklong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Mission

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 10, 2024

The church is failing in its mission to preach and teach the Gospel to every nation, people, and tongue as Jesus commanded, because we are busy preaching feel-good prosperity-based messages.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 14:25-33, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 21:42-43, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Need A Second Chance? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 16, 2023

Based on John 21:1-19 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that Jesus hasn't given up on them & wants to restore them in their times of failure & broken promises.

“DO YOU NEED A SECOND CHANCE?” John 21:1-19 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever broken a promise? Done something or said something that disappointed someone? Hard to recover from those moments sometimes. - Sometimes the broken promise or the moment of disappointment is not a monumental thing ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Serve In Ministry

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Feb 19, 2023

The heart of a servant of Christ Jesus

Before we can begin to walk into any assignment in the Kingdom of God, we must first embrace the Blessed Master’s Heart for His Children on how to serve as He taught the Disciples and His Followers in the Holy Bible. Therefore, there must be a hunger for the Word of God and a firm understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drink Deeply! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 28, 2023

Based on John 7:37-39 - Encourages hearers to drink deeply of Jesus & let the Holy Spirit work in their lives.

“DRINK DEEPLY!” John 7:37-39 FBCF – 3/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Did you know that there are 4 types of deserts on earth? Polar deserts, subtropical deserts, winter deserts, & cool coastal deserts. Most of us probably think of the sandy subtropical deserts like the Sahara when we hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist