Sermons on Joel Smith:

I Know That I'm A Child Of God! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2001

This sermon talks about the lavish love that God has for His children!

What Do You Know? I Know that I’m a Child of God! 1 John 3:1-10 May 6, 2001 Intro: A. [How God’s Children Change, Citation: Craig Barnes, author and pastor of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.; from sermon "The Blessed Trinity" (5-30-99)] When I was a child, my minister father ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Rise And Revelvancy Of Christian Apologetics

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

“We already know that we’re not supposed to take drugs, have sex, or drop out of school. Sometimes adults think we’re just a bunch of goofballs, only interested in pizza and concerts. But kids in our youth group really do want to learn all about Chris

The September morning air felt cold as I walked from my car toward the flagpole. Across the school property in front of me, I was encouraged by the large gathering of students that I could see in front of the building. “Wow… a pretty impressive group at this hour,” I thought as I glanced at my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2016

When we go with the gospel, some will receive it and others will reject it.

Going with the Gospel Mark 6:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 25-26, 2016 On January 23rd of this year, after $1 beer night at a hockey game at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Jake Strotman and his drinking buddies approached a band of Baptist street preachers. Strotman felt like these preachers were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2012

Acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him. Do that; or else, be a fool!

Three years ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Chapter 18: The Final Destruction Of Babylon The Great Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2023

We live in a day when there are no isolated economies in our much smaller world, now. Rather, all the economies of the nations are interlinked. How will this system come to an end

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are coming to a climatic end in our study of the Book of Revelation. Over the last several months, we’ve examined chapter after chapter of God’s continual judgement to a rebellious and unbelieving world that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Why Not Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2024

To be truly wise, acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him.

Some time ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not wanting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 1:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

2 Kings Part 5, Chapters 21- 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 10, 2023

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(Very bad) Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah 21 Manasseh was twelve years old (WOW!) when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord dispossessed ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Connecting With God Through Our Desire For Justice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 23, 2024

Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024

Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024 INTRO Continuing in our series “Connecting with God”… allowing God to speak to us about how our nature provides connections to God. [1] Today… we’re engaging the process of: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 89:14, Proverbs 29:26, Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:7, James 1:20, Romans 2:1, Romans 2:3-4, Romans 3:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002

Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Las 3 Cruces

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

Vemos las tres cruces y sus significaciones

Las 3 Cruces San Lucas 23:32-43 Y llevaban también con él otros dos, malhechores, á ser muertos. 33 Y como vinieron al lugar que se llama de la Calavera, le crucificaron allí, y á los malhechores, uno á la derecha, y otro á la izquierda. 34 Y Jesús decía: Padre, perdónalos, porque no saben lo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There Are No Victories At Bargain Prices"

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

A sermon that speaks to our need to make the most of the time we have. A challenge to not let opportunities to slip by us.

“There are no victories at bargain prices.” Pastor Glenn Newton 12-26-99 Text: Acts 24:24-27 The title of my message this morning is a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “There are no victories at bargain prices.” This morning this message is for me as much as it is for anyone here, Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From Dad

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003

Main point – God’s plan includes lessons from dad!

(Overhead 1) Donald Smith has discovered a very important list that has far reaching implications for interpersonal communications between fathers and their families. Much has been written over the years about the need for honest, clear, and consistent communication in family life. For lack of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Appropriating Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2003

In order to prevent Christians from becoming zombies who walk around without a clear sense of their identity it is essential to define who we are in Christ. Let us learn how to fully realize and appropriate our identity in Christ with the following twelve

Appropriating Our Identity in Christ – Eph. 1:3-7 Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ. Too many young people gain their identity from the latest fashions, trends or popular expectations from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational