Sermons on J Jeffrey Smead:

The First Advent

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

The first coming of Jesus brought to us "the Word which became flesh," We beheld His Glory," and "Grace upon Grace. This is a different way to talk about why Jesus coming in the flesh is so important.

The First Advent (John 1:14-18) Intro: A. Its a time of year when some Christian denominations talk about “Advent.” The word simply means “the coming of someone or something important.” Traditionally “advent” is the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day, in which people celebrate the coming of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14-18, Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Requirements

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

What does God require? What's the MINIMUM? What Does God want?

God’s Requirements (Micah 6:1-8) Intro: A. I have been a dad to four children, a father-in-law, a grandfather, a child to my parents and in all of the family situations I have been in there comes a time, the terrible two that last until 32, where the child says to the parents, “What do you want ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dry Bones, Live!

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon speaks to what God can do, but questions is we believe God will do. This sermon is a part of our 2030 vision for our church family.

Dry Bone Live! (Ezk 37:1-14) Intro: A. When a rich young man asked Jesus what he needed to do to be saved the end result was, “go sell all that you have, give it to the poor and come, follow me.” The young man went away sorrowful, for he had great riches. Right after that the disciples said ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immediately

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022

What causes us to respond to something immediately? In this sermon I will examine that Jesus CALLS, Jesus COMMISSIONS and They CAME.

Immediately (Mark 1:17-20) Intro: A. It may have happened in your life. You get a phone call and drop everything to leave. There isn’t time to plan. What you just heard calls for immediate action. It may have been upsetting news like an accident or death, or it may have been exciting news ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seen And Unseen Sin And Good Works

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022

Some sins are seen by all, others are able to hid their sins all their life. Some good works are seen by all, others are private and only seen by God.

The Seen and Unseen (1 Tim. 5:24-25) Intro: A. I am sure most of us have seen headline news where a spiritual leader is caught in some type of scandal. Their picture is plastered all over the front cover of the newspaper or brought up one radio or TV news. As Christians we hurt when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25, John 8:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Real Battle Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jul 9, 2016

Making spiritual and physical application from the battle of Jericho.

Seeing the Real Battle Joshua 6:1-21New International Version (NIV) 1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living In Lack In The Middle Of Abundance

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 4, 2025

As Christians, if we are called to live in the abundance of God’s provision, love, and grace, why are so many of us living in a mindset of lack—spiritually, emotionally, and even materially? Why do we say that we serve a God of abundance, and settle for scarcity?

John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: As Christians, if we are called to live in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:19, Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 6:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In Action

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025

Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 15:11-32, John 21:15-17, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 12, 2025

This sermon calls us to love like Jesus by fully loving God and to love others above ourselves. It should move us to use Jesus as the example on how love should be.

Imagine a world where love was the foundation of every decision, every action, and every interaction. Picture a community where people went out of their way to care for one another…not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Let me share a story to help us see this: There was a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:20-21, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Like Jesus, Less Like Me

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 14, 2025

A challenge to let go of the "me-first" mindset and learn to embrace humility, compassion, and servanthood—basically this sermon compels us to look at the hallmarks of the life Jesus led... and to follow His example

Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Imagine a world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In The Storm: Trusting God Amidst Chaos And Conflict

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 15, 2025

This sermon helps us in our trust in God in the middle of all the chaos that is going on in the world today...

Matthew 24:6-8 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Romans 8:22, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soil Of Faith: Where Mountains Begin To Move Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 6, 2025

Where are you planting seeds? It matters what kind of soil you plant in so we must be sure to prepare for the planting.

The Soil of Faith: Where Mountains Begin to Move Luke 8:11-15 (The Parable of the Sower) “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 9, 2025

Sacrificial Love is about a love that cost you something. Hopefully people will see that giving of themselves is the kind of love that Jesus would have them give.

Sacrificial Love John 15:13 Introduction: The Greatest Act of Love A firefighter rushes into a burning building. A soldier shields his comrades from enemy fire. A mother works two or three jobs to put food on the table for her children. What do these people have in common? They embody sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 13:12-17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love That Moves Us

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 14, 2025

The Love that we are called to have for others should move us to carry out The Great Commision.. Love should be the driving force behind our evangelism

When we look at The Greatest Commandment—loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We begin to realize that love isn’t just something we feel or believe—it’s something we do. Imagine if a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational