Sermons on John Smithson:

What Keeps The Martyr Humble!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 19, 2015

Whatever be the extent of our sacrifice to our Lord, the realization that we have been adorned with the eternal " robes of righteousness" free of cost at the point of salvation, would keep us grateful and thus humble!!!

What keeps the martyr humble!!! Breaking News!!! Auction results are out!!! The gorgeous navy blue suit our Honorable Prime Minister wore to receive US President Barack Obama went under hammer on 20th Febraury 2015. With feisty bidding, diamond baron ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Mina

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015

This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elderly Refuses To Honor The Work And Word Of God - Titus 2:2-5 -8/4/12

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 20, 2015

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12 "2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Generosity Principle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2015

Three principles that we discover about generosity in Paul's letter to the Corinthians

This is our last week of money month and for the past four weeks we have been parked in the generosity spot. Each year we take the month of April to explore the theology of money, giving and generosity. Not only within the church but in our lives in general. This idea is that if we have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Wedding (vs 2&4) The First Invited Guests (vs 3&4) The Other Invited Guests (vs 8-10) The Gate Crasher (vs 11-14) SERMON BODY Ill: Can you guess the couples from their wedding photos quiz • Andy Murray & Kim Sears • Elvis Presley & Priscilla Ann ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

National Security Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015

For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursued By Grace

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 17, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing fact that Jesus calls us unto salvation.

Pursued By Grace Acts 9:1-18 This week we saw the verdict concerning Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On April 15th 2013 he and his brother planted several bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 3 people were killed and 264 people were injured. Following the bombings on April the 18th there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Lilfe Sucks Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 19, 2015

Let's face it - sometimes life just plain sucks. It is, as little Annie sang, a hard knock life.

“Getting Into Shape: When Life Sucks” Job 1:1-2:10; 38:1-3; 42:1-5 Let’s face it – sometimes life just plain sucks; it draws all the energy and strength out of us as we work hard at just trying to survive. Little Annie was right: “It’s a hard knock life.” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Corrosive Talk - Complaining And Criticizing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 24, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about complaining and criticizing, and then look at how we can stop complaining and criticizing.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transformation Of Zacchaeus, And Us Too If We Would Listen And Believe.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 1, 2016

What others think of us is irrelevant to the Lord. It is what he see in us that is important. Zacchaeus show us how the power of God is used to free us from the influence of others, and free us to be ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Habakkuk 1.1-4; 2.1-4 Ps 119.137-144 2 Thessalonians 1.1-4, 11-12 Luke 19.1-10 Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Water Worth Pouring Out.

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 22, 2016

A sermon about the three mighty men of David who risked their lives to get David a drink from the Well of Bethlehem.

2 Samuel 23:13-17 11/13/16 Well folks, I have to tell you, I’m glad the elections over. About half of the country is happy and about half of the country is mad. The POPULAR VOTE was split just about right down the middle. Joke: I wanted to tell you the story of a man who had lived in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Work Of An Evangelist

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 23, 2016

Looking at the difference between the office of Evangelist and the work of Evangelism that we all can take part in.

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Home

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Today, our world is facing a terrible disaster and too many Christians are running in the wrong direction. I believe that it is time to become "spiritual first res-ponders" and start running toward the disaster. Thanks to Pastor Ben Gutierre

“GO HOME” Mark 7: 4 When we see disasters, on the news, we most often remember the masses of people running FROM the disaster. But we also notice those who are running toward the trouble. We see the first res-ponders who rush in or people rushing home to do what they can to save their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:4

Denomination: Baptist