Sermons on Joel Smith:

What The Bible Says About Fathers

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 10, 2014

Men are dropping out of the roles of father and husband, especially in American society. The Bible has a pattern that is as relevant today as it has ever been.

What the bible says about Husbands A transcript from Tech Support: This is a very common problem that men complain about. Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its ...read more

Denomination: *other

Conquering The Mountains

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014

Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for you to follow, one that is clearly marked, one that just takes you right to the peak of spirituality.

Title: Conquering The Mountains Theme: Surviving the Ascent to the Height of Spirituality Introduction: There is a misunderstanding about the Christian walk. Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About My Assignment... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014

How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

“Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Kyle Morrow on Jul 11, 2014

An original sermon on Elijah at Mount Carmel dealing with idols and God's fire.

Fire On The Mountain 1 Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: • I want to direct your attention to a fire today. We find it burning in the pages of 1 Kings 18, specifically verses 36-39. In this chapter we find the story of Elijah, the prophet of God confronting the wicked prophets of Baal. For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Danger Of Falling Asleep In Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 9, 2015

All the things that Paul had done - all the sacrifices he had made for the Kingdom - all that Luke could have told us about the Life and Ministry of Paul, he spends time to write about this boy named Eutychus who fell asleep and fell out of a 3rd Floor window.

I give credit to Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams for many of the thoughts of this message, not sure of the year. TITLE: THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP IN CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:7-12 This is a very interesting text that presents many Preachers a challenge to apply real practical application. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dilemmas Are Part Of Our Lives. How Do We Choose Which Path To Take?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 24, 2014

Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning path. How do we do it: Read on.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

I Saw Esau

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2015

I don’t understand why God loves Tom Lowe and puts up with me, but believe me, I am thankful that He does.

I SAW ESAU Obadiah 1:1-1:6 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from the Lord, and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kids-The Gift That Requires

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 6, 2015

With the gift of children comes great responsibility. This sermon looks at the requirements needed to turn children into healthy adults.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms. I thought I would begin today with a little history lesson. Mother’s Day is now 101 years old but it actually began 110 years ago in 1905. Anna Jarvis stood at her mother’s grave site and decided to dedicate her life to establish a day that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Foursquare

What A Survey May Not Show

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2014

Despite all that is broken, the Church is called to be God's holy people in whom and through whom God is at work.

Title: What a Survey May Not Show Text: I Corinthians 1:1-9 Thesis: Despite all that is broken, the Church is called to be God’s holy people in whom and through whom God is at work. Introduction An airline pilot brought his plane down onto the runway out at DIA… actually he hammered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Again?! Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

This is the story of Pentecost along with stories of revival from more recent church eras.

Last Sunday as we were preparing for worship, just before the service, our guest worship leaders were playing a prelude. The music finished, and as Pastor Garret came forward to begin the welcome and announcements I heard a sweet little voice right behind me loudly proclaim, “again! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

Jesus calls us to witness for him wherever we are, wherever we go and with whoever we know.

WHERE DO WE GO? A few weeks ago Joshua and I went on a trip to Lebanon and Egypt. It was an amazing time. We saw a glimpse of what God is doing right now in that region of the world. I spent 10 years living in Kuwait, and ministry in the Muslim world is difficult. I knew missionaries that had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2019

Contentment is the key to overcoming consumerism and materialism. Contentment comes from learning to be thankful, thrifty, generous, and focused.

A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” 3. One boy wrote, “On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maybe Instead Of Complaining

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 28, 2019

This sermon looks at how Bartimaeus overcame the limitations in his life to get to Jesus. We don't have to be limited by our limitations.

Maybe It’s Time For You To Do Something Besides Complain About Your Limitations 7/28/2019 1 Samuel 17:32-36 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Text Mark 10:46-52 As you have gone through your life, have you ever said “wait a minute that’s not fair? Have you ever secretly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifted (Part Ten) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 30, 2018

First we looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then the manifestation gifts in 1 Cor. 12:7-11. Now we'll go to Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers."

GIFTED (part ten) We've looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then we went to 1st Cor. 12:7-11 and looked at the manifestation gifts. Now we see another set of gifts in Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ