Sermons on Preach With A Smile:

"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:13-16, Revelation 21:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How Did The House Become Divided?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 22, 2025

Jesus preached unity. What happened to it and can we reattain it?

How did the house become divided? Luke 11:14 – 20 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And He was casting out a mute demon; when the demon had gone out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out the demons by Beelzebul, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

Another version of this sermon, originally preached by my friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

#5: Praying For Presence Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught eye of very attractive young lady who smiled at him so he immediately worked his way across the room and engaged

I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning with the first great revival in the Bible. It’s in the book of Exodus and we’ll be reading there in a moment. STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And The Human Family

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is confused about foreign po

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Introduction “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011

Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or our kids or grand kids may have. Plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, nice smile.....over the years not much changed with the show; it was always the same house-same outfit and the same opening

“Won’t you be My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Show video clip of Mr Rogers singing his opening song. Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or our kids or grand kids may have. Plain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Have Your Way

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Just step aside, and allow God to take over. Let go and let God! Give up your gloom and doom, and put your future in God's hands. That worry that creases your brow and reminds you continually just how horrible your situation is can be turned into a smile.

Opening illustration: Consider this scenario, the building all around you is burning. You are too far up to jump, because landing on the ground would surely kill you. The flames and smoke have forced you out of the window and onto the ledge. You are hanging onto the ledge to avoid the flames and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2020

After all our daily tours, work, and business, we return to our own house, and it gives us immense joy while we enter our home. The reception of the beloved spouse, the smile of the children, and the joyful jump of the pets comforts us and reenergizes our body, soul, and mind.

Text: Psalm 84 Theme: House of Blessings Introduction: Charles Spurgeon called this Psalm the Pearl of Psalms. Psalm 23 is most popular, 51 is most plaintive, 103 is most joyful, 119 is most deeply experimental, this is one of the sweetest of the Psalms of peace. Pilgrimage to the tabernacle was a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Choose Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002

Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homecoming In Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007

Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Empowered By The Holy Spirit: The Men's Encounter

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2011

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed

Theme: Empowered by the Holy Spirit: The Men’s encounter Text: Ex. 37:1-9; Acts 5:1-11; Lk. 4:16-21 Today is men’s Sunday and I will like to wish all men a very happy and fruitful Sunday. In Ghana more people attend Church services every year than any other event. Many of these people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Renewal:women's Challenge To The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon was preached on a Women’s Day Celebration and involes how God used Deborah and Jael to bring about His plans and purposes for the nation. My wife and I preached this sermon together.

Spiritual Renewal: Women’s Challenge To The Church Women’ Day 9:30 September 20, 1992 Text Judges 4 Ps19:1-7 Romans 8:31-39 TOBY .ls2 Speak to us O God, that which we need to hear this day concerning our spirittual renewal as your people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfect People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

1st message of 4 part series in Hebrews. There are 18 messages preached in 4 sections. This is 3rd section focusing on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This section was preached during the Easter season.

God Wants a Perfect People My mom tells the story of a little neighbor boy who for Christmas received a cowboy outfit. It had a cowboy hat, vest, chaps and boots. As soon as he opened up his presents he put them on and then ran to the full length mirror in his parents’ bedroom. He stood there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Called Upon The Lord

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

The pastors in our community take turns preaching at the local hospital. This is the message I preached there recently. It examines the brokenness of our lives and points us to the One from whom our help comes.

When I Called Upon the Lord - Psalm 30 - May 17, 2011 (A Sermon Preached at the Dauphin Hospital) I’ve got a watch here with me this afternoon. [Hold up watch]. I got it a couple of years ago. It’s got a lot of fancy bells and whistles on it. It’ll tell you the normal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: *other

Be Ye Seperate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010

Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational