Sermons on Greg Smith:

Full Or Empty

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2012

Jesus gives us the only way to fullness of life. All other paths are empty.

Today’s lesson is the final in our series on How Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. To start off our lesson let’s look at two questions and consider some scriptures that center around two key words: empty and full. What are some things that promise fullness, but deliver ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training 08 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 8, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 2 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans after today. Prayer Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Mothers Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012

Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training 09 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 14, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 1 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans after today. I love preaching out of the book of Romans because it is a book that draws us closer to God. The words of Paul which were inspired by God can bring revival to the hearts of those who read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Do So We Can Hear

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012

There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elders, Servants

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012

Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-11, Titus 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach And Do

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 9, 2012

Titus two is an amazing chapter on doing the word. This, says Paul, IS sound instruction.

How many teachers do we have here today? School teachers and Bible class teachers raise your hands. Actually, all of us are teachers in some way. All of us have influence and we do and say things that are instructive to others, even when we wish otherwise. Some of my best lessons on faith I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Father’s Gift

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 16, 2012

Father’s day sermon.

Titus 3 Doing What Is Good 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Greg Barnes on Jun 19, 2012

We might believe in Jesus and we might know some things about Jesus, but do we really know the Jesus who lived, died, and was raised again?

In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed in on itself which made for big changes not only in Russia, but in Alaska as well. Russians were coming to Juneau, where we lived, for business ventures, educational excursions, and cultural exchanges. My wife and I had the opportunity to house some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-70

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion That Works

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012

James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James And Paul On Works And Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012

James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2011

Joining with others to follow Christ is the clear model for Christian living according to Paul. We need examples to follow, fellow followers to journey with, and to be examples for others to follow. Many will not do it. You and I must!

Happy New Year Signal Mountain! Welcome to the first Sunday of 2012! This is a good time of year to look back and see where we’ve been, look around and see where we are, and look ahead to see where we need to go next. But the first thing to do is look up and acknowledge our sovereign God who ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 7, 2012

Unity is crucial to Christian witness. Nothing is more essential and nothing brings God glory like the love and unity of the body of Christ in a fallen world. Yet this struggle is pervasive. How does God want us to deal with it?

Powerpoint available upon request: gwnance@bellsouth.net ask for "Powerpoint for When Christians Disagree." When Christians Disagree Philippians 4:2-3 is an unusual text that we need to slow down and look into. 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2012

There is a powerful peace that is ours to enjoy in Jesus Christ! Listen to God's word about how we come to know and have this peace.

The Recipe for God's Peace As you read the New Testament letters of Paul and Peter you will notice the phrase “grace and peace” in all of their introductions. Romans 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph. 1:2, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, 1 Thes. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, *1 Tim. 1:2, *2 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 21, 2012

Peace of mind comes to those who think obediently. Paul gives us great instruction here and promises that the God of peace will be with us as we practice Christian thinking and doing.

Can you control your thoughts? Not that you have absolute and total charge over everything that goes on in your mind, but, can you decide to think about something if asked? If you can’t, we need to get help for you. Perhaps I should start all over and ask how much control do you have over your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ