Sermons on Small But Smart:

Sin And The Pitcher Plant Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2007

If you have ever found yourself enticed by sin once then unable to stop once you gave in, then listen to this message as God shows Israel what they need to do in order for God to rescue them.

The Australian Pitcher plant is beautiful to behold. This is especially true for certain kinds of insects. If you know anything about pitcher plants you know they are what are called carnivorous because they eat meat. Here’s how it works for the Australian Pitcher: The pitchers secret nectar to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012

Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Unsung Heroes: Ananias Series

Contributed by Sam Draper on Jul 9, 2012

Because of his courage and obedience, Ananias is a model unsung hero.

Unsung Heroes: Ananias Acts 9.10-19a Have you ever heard of Jeremy Lin? Some of you have, but many of you probably have not. Jeremy Lin is a basketball player in the NBA. He plays for the Knicks, but up until this past February, very few people had ever heard of him. No one thought he could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Redemption, Sin And The Cross

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 22, 2011

This was preached at Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, CO

Redemption, Sin and The Cross By Chaplain (Captain) Steve Satterfield, US Army 29 August 2010, Prussman Chapel, Ft. Carson, CO 13 Sept 2010, Air Force Academy, CO I lived at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison for two months AFTER all the bad things happened. There were about 100 Airmen working for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 16, 2017

Many people will go through their entire life without knowing their purpose. God has a purpose for you and it is not a secret.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

God made you on purpose and has a unique purpose for you. Find it today.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Name Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

Learn the limitless power we have through the Name of Jesus

Title: The Name of Jesus – 6 “The Power of the Name” Text: Philippians 2:9-11 Before we begin on this morning’s message, I want to share a prayer with you from Paul that I already shared with you at the beginning of this series. It is a powerful prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 18, 2020

We pick what we ponder and what we ponder, we practice. We must think Biblically.

Think About These Things Phil 4:8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. The capacity of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Breaking Down The Strongholds In Our Lives

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are destructive things in our life that keep us from experiencing the life that Jesus intended us to live as believers. Those strongholds must come down in our lives and we need to be honest with the Lord about them.

Bringing down strongholds in our life Introduction- I cannot let go of one of the text from last week- Jesus desiring for us to climb to a higher level of commitment and to see greater things done in our life. Wouldn’t that be a great journey? Matthew 5. (Message)- “When Jesus saw his ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, Luke 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Draw A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

Daniel was a man of God and just like him, we have to draw a line of where we will allow this world to take us. we have be be people of integrity.

Draw a line in the sand Daniel chapter 3 Turn in your bible to the OT Book of Daniel. Let me begin reading in chapter 3 Daniel 3:1-2, 4-6 The sermon this morning is entitled “Drawing a line in the sand”. Where do you draw your line? Where won’t you cross and what won’t you do? If you have not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Betrayals

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Nov 29, 2020

How to pray when you have ben betrayed

This prayer sermon (I coined that phrase 16 years ago) visits this bad character defect that can harm you and your personality physically and spiritually. Let’s deal with it. Luke 22: 1-6 New International Version Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 22 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 22, 2021

Based on Matthew 6:13 - Sermon helps listeners understand God's deliverance from trials, temptations, & trusting in ourselves.

“DELIVERANCE” Matthew 6:13 FBCF – 3/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ben Franklin nearing end of his life in 1790, “Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” I would disagree w/ Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

A Prayer God Hears

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 24, 2019

Jesus shows two very different prayer styles, and in so doing, reveals two very different heart styles. One will enter the kingdom of heaven; one won't. Our prayer life should reflect humility throughout.

Luke 18:9-14 A Prayer God Hears Last week we looked at a parable where Jesus taught us to be persistent in our prayers: pray always, never give up, and above all, keep the faith! Today, in the very next passage in the Bible, Jesus makes a different point: he really points to the very crux of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:8, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist