Sermons on Linwood Smith:

Taking Hold Of Contentment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004

Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Who's Got The Last Laugh?!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Apr 28, 2004

As Christians, we must realize that no matter what we go through and face in life concerning the enemy, that ultimately we as believers will have ultimate victory through Jesus Christ...

I. Introduction: -One of the ways the enemy tries to attack us is by giving us a spirit of defeat, and of hopelessness and powerlessness. -Truth be told though, God has given us power over the enemy AND the ultimate victory! -So how do we claim the power and ultimate victory God has given ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things That Float

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 8, 2004

A different Look at Noah and the things that couldnt float on the Arc.

Things that float, a different look at Noah and the flood. I read an article the other day that just stuck with me. A man was talking about things that float and things that don’t. As I considered what he said, I started to think about the truth behind it. Jesus said, “As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is No Substitute

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2004

Mothers’ Day sermon: We need the structure of the home, for there is no substitute for moral living, which means there is no substitute for authentic religious teaching, which in turn means there is no substitute for responsible parenting.

Lord, help the poor soul who serves as a substitute teacher. When I was a schoolboy and our teacher had to be away, we plotted what we were going to do to that substitute. There was something about the idea that we would have her for only one or two days and would likely never see her again. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Judges 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Power of Christians and the Commandment of Christ

Occupy Till I Come Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Why is this verse here, what does occupy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues & Out Of The Body Experiences.part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Looking at the Gift of tongues and out of the body expierences. Part 1 of 3 parts.

Speaking in Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 1 of 3 parts. How many times have you ever wondered about the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues? What are tongues and why speak in a language that very few understand? Most people that I’ve spoken to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Zephaniah 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues & Out Of Body Experiences .part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 11, 2004

Part 2 of Tongue series. What does God have to say about His gifts to man?

Tongues & Out of body experiences part 2. In part 1, we found out that the gift of tongs was real and that it was sanctioned by God. We found out that Jesus spoke in tongs along with all the Disciples and Apostil Paul. In Part 2 we will discuss the place of tongs in the boby and the church. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues & Out Of The Body Expierence. Conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 12, 2004

Part 3 of Tongues. Out of the Body experience, is it real? Can we find Biblical proofe?

Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 3. Rev 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; Has the church stopped listening to the Spirit? In the dark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 2 Corinthians 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Of An American,the Death Of Deciency

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 13, 2004

Speaking of the troubling times Jesus spoke of.

The Death of an American, The Death of Decency. The following is a quote from the Arab network. “We were winning international sympathy because of what happened at Abu Ghraib, but they come and waist it ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Cicadas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education: God still sees much to judge in America, and we are laid waste by lingering racism. We must recommit to justice in the nation and in the church.

I am here to announce an invasion. This land has been taken over by an alien army. The invaders are so numerous that all hope of turning them back is gone. It is useless to resist. And not only are they here in massive numbers, these invaders, but also they know no fear. They are perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-8, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Gloria In Excelsis -- Deo

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

Ordination of a woman named Gloria; glory not in your achievements but in helping others seek God; glory not in defending yourself against predators but in receiving God’s protection; and let yourself feel passion.

Over the years I have developed the habit of focusing on a person’s name whenever it is time to do a message that relates to that individual. For example, I have done funerals for people named James, using something from the New Testament letter of James. I did a funeral service once for a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Gift

Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on May 18, 2004

Are You Thankful for What Christ Did On the Cross for You? It was Crafted By You--But Carried By Him!

Thankful For The Gift! St. Augustine said, “First You Believe—Then You Understand!” Tonight many of us believe what Jesus did for us on the Cross—but sometimes we can’t understand it or what it means for us! Oswald Chambers said, "All of Heaven is very interested in the cross of Christ, All Hell ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Yet Perfect

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2004

Funeral sermon for Doris Reynolds Parker, veteran teacher, civil rights worker, and mother, whose spirit of determination we can complete if we commit to justice, kindness and a walk with God.

Perfection is difficult to come by! No matter how good something is, it is always possible to find flaws. It is always possible to discover imperfections. When I was in engineering school, I took a class in drafting. My professor’s claim to fame was that he could, without a compass, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Stands In The Way?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004

For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist