Sermons on Joe Smith:

After You Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Rebellion against God’s will can have serious consequences but God can rescue and restore us when we turn back to him.

INTRODUCTION Friday night Jody and I went with some friends out for dinner. There is nothing unusual about that but these friends have a boat and they wanted to take their boat and ride in it from Concord Marina down the Tennessee River to Lenoir City at a marina at the Ft Loudon Dam. It sounded ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just Not Possible

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

The Word of God teaches that there are things that are impossible.

IT’S JUST NOT POSSIBLE MATT 17:20 A. Jesus said, that if we had the faith nothing would be impossible ¡V but is that true? Of course it is because Jesus said it. However He did not mean that everything is possible because the Word of God teaches that there are things that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Day For Remembrance: Memorial Day Message (15 Minutes)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

I would propose to you that it is not important who was the very first to celebrate "Memorial Day". What is important is that Memorial Day was established.

A Day for Remembrance Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Complacency Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 1:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005

Are we obedient enough?

Obedience -How many here tonight made a New Years resolution? -How many have already been broken? -Do you know what the #1 resolution is every year? -lose weight/get in shape -Some others are to quit smoking, call grandma more, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

02 Letters To Loved Ones - Thessalonians Training Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

THREE ACTIONS FROM THESSALONIANS 1. Make It Personal - v. 1; 2. Make It Practical - v.1; 3. Make It Powerful - v.1

PowerPoint Available Fill in Blank Handout Available PowerPoint Symbols - + New Slide > New Transition ________________________________________________________ + A Letter To A Loved One??? - Enjoy being with our love ones - They go - Then their first communication is shared - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Willing And Submissive Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Paul not only prayed for the spiritual well-being of the Roman church but was eager to be used by God as an instrument to help answer that prayer according to His divine will. The church has always been full of people who are quick to criticize, but seems

A Willing and Submissive Spirit Paul not only prayed for the spiritual well-being of the Roman church but was eager to be used by God as an instrument to help answer that prayer according to His divine will. The church has always been full of people who are quick to criticize, but seems short of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get To Heaven From Here

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

There is a way to get to heaven from here. (Funeral sermon)

How to Get to Heaven From Here John 14:1-6 1 "Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Series Is Not Over

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004

Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Get You Back Or Got Your Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 4, 2010

When you are hurt, do you live by “GET YOU BACK” or “GOT YOUR BACK”?

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Get You Back or Got Your Back? I Peter 3:8-17 1 Peter 3:8-17 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Power To Break Out Of The Cage

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 3, 2010

This is a prayer sermon for those with symptoms of spiritual bondage

POWER TO BREAK OUT OF THE CAGE Micah 2:13 New Living Translation Your leader will break out and lead you out of exile, out through the gates of the enemy cities, back to your own land. Your king will lead you; the LORD himself will guide you." Miche 2:13 (Haitian Creole Version) 13Bondye ap ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013

It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2011

The Lord does not merely help us fix up our lives or amend our ways; he transforms us into a new creation and wants us to spread this transforming message. But first, we must look more closely at this transformation.

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed (2 Corinthians 5:16-21) 1. Last week, many of you experienced power outages; transformers were exploding 2. Transformers increase (step up) or decrease voltage (step down). 3. It is more efficient to send electricity long distances at a higher voltage, and then to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible