Sermons on J Jeffrey Smead:

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meet The New Boss - Same As The Old Boss

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 15, 2025

This sermon takes a look at the gods we worship in today's world and shows they are actually the same as the gods people worshiped in ancient times. Only the names have changed

Good morning, church! Let’s look at a powerful and relevant topic… Let’s take a look at how the gods that people worship today are very similar to those that were worshipped in the times of the Old and New Testaments. In other words “Meet the New Boss… Same as the Old Boss” Now some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23, 1 Kings 18:21-24, Matthew 6:24, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ressurection Victory

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 11, 2023

Because of the resurrection of Jesus we have victory over sin and the joy of living for eternity. The resurrection is central to the Christian faith, yet, on that day the believers didn't believe and the unbelievers faced truth.

Resurrection Victory Intro: A. It really is amazing to me. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. A truth that was told yet seemed to remain hidden. A truth that enemies feared more than followers believed. The same people that went to Pilate to seek him to put Jesus to death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would You Know Him?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 16, 2023

Would we know Jesus if He came up and sat down beside us?

Would you know Him? Luke 24:13-32 The journey to Emmaus tells the story of two disciples walking seven miles from Jerusalem to their village of Emmaus, after the crucifixion of Jesus and on the evening of His resurrection. But it also reminds us of the journey we all take from not recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recommissioned

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2023

Shame will keep us from living out what Jesus has called us to do. Walk with Jesus and Simon Peter to see Jesus recommission Peter to work in the Kingdom of God.

Recommissioned (John 21:15-19) Intro: A. I want to share some quick highlights in the life the Apostle Peter. He gets his name after his brother brings him to Jesus down in Judea when they were following John the Baptist, but he gets his commission up in Galilee after Jesus preaches to a crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does The Holy Spirit Work In Me?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on May 2, 2023

Sometimes Christians wonder if they have the Holy Spirit because they have not had some overt experience or do not speak in tongues or have an outward miraculous gift. This sermon is for those believers.

The Spirit's Work and Mind Intro: A. Luke writes a gospel account of the life of Jesus, and then gives us the sequel, the early beginning of the church. It is in the book of Acts we are introduced to the Holy Spirit at work guiding the church leaders and be at work in all disciples of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39, Acts 1:6-8, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:26-27, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trustworthy Saying - Part 1

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

There are some truths that impact me and my walk. Paul talks about some of these truths with the phrase, "They saying is trustworthy." Let's look at them over the next few weeks.

The Saying Is Trustworthy (1 Tim 4:7-10) Intro: A. It was a temptation, not the only and not the greatest. It was a temptation to see how he would do. I am going to tempt you because I don’t believe that in your current situation you will be able to live up to what is professed about you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trustworthy Saying - Part 3

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

Spiritual leadership in the church is necessary. Without spiritual leaders you will have leadership, but as immature or nonspiritual, they will draw people after themselves. This sermon is about the desire to serve as a spiritual leader.

Trustworthy Saying #3 (1 Tim. 3:1-7) Intro: A. Today we are going to study another of Paul’s “trustworthy sayings” taken from 1 Tim. 3:1. The Bible tells us read about the role of the minister or evangelist, and the character of spiritual leaders we often call “elders” or “shepherds.” We also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Under Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 28, 2024

This sermon begins a short series of the main stories people know from the book of Daniel. This set up "young Daniel and his 3 friends." It teaches how Nebuchadnezzar changed the minds of children and how Daniel helps us to stand our spiritual ground instead of conform.

Faith Under Fire (Daniel 1:3-7) Intro: A. The northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the power of Assyria around 722 BC after almost 20 years of a slow demise. The kingdom fell because of sin and God allowed them to be taken into captivity. The southern Kingdom should have taken a great warning ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-9, Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One But God Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 28, 2024

Does God still speak through dreams? How do you know truth? There are some things that can only be done by God and we need to make sure we follow no one but God.

No One But God (Daniel 2:9-11) Intro: A. I love when a writer of the Bible just stops what he is writing and beings to praise God. But it is even more impressive to me when someone who is not connected to Jehovah see the work of Jehovah and has to praise Him, even if that person still does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-11, Joel 2:28-29, Daniel 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fourth Man In The Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Nov 6, 2024

Three went in and three came out, but there was a fourth man in the fire with them. Who is that fourth man? Whoever the fourth man is, God got the glory.

The Fourth Man In The Fire (Dan. 3:24-25) Intro: A. Quick show of hands. How many of you are familiar with the incident where Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego were cast into a fiery furnace? Anyone remember that in your Bible? I want to start by telling you that we are around 15-20 years into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nursing Home - Loving Your Neighbor Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Billhimer on Jan 9, 2025

I’d like to Start with a few questions: ● Was it difficult for you to move into this care home? ● How difficult was it? A Little? Very difficult?

(These questions can be conversational if there is time. Many residents will want to share how their experience went. Listen closely and take note. Otherwise they are simply relational to inspire residents to act based on their compassion and empathy having been through the same process as new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 4:11-12

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

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 28, 2025

Even in the middle of chaos God is still God, Psalm 46 helps us realize where we can find safety while everything around us is falling apart.

When Hurricane Katrina came through Meridian, it was still a Category 1 storm. I was called in at the Fire Dept. for extra manpower, paired up with one of my crew, and we worked right through the storm. The wind was howling. Trees were snapping. Power was knocked out across the city. While most ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational