Sermons on Smart Goals:

Missing The Big Story

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2012

Over Christmas we often preachg on the stable in Bethlehem, the Shpeherds who foudn Jesus and the Wise Men who followed the Star - but what about those who missed the birth of Christ? And are we in danger of doing the same?

Missing the Big Story On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 59 SECONDS - WE WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 24: Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Using Spiritual Gifts to Do the Work of God

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 24: Doing The Work Of God December 11, 2011 The children of Israel were invited to help build the Tabernacle. “Everyone is invited to bring offerings” (35:4, NLT). As they built a sanctuary for God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Another Way To Respond To God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 8, 2012

Nebuchadnezzar showed us one way to respond to God; of increasing enlightenment and ultimate submission and joy. And then here in another story with very different responses and ultimate judgment.

Passage: Daniel 5:1-31 Intro: God has preserved for us in Daniel the fascinating record of powerful people who lived and died over 2500 years ago. 1.. we have looked at Nebuchadnezzar, and watched as God revealed, Nebuchadnezzar listened, until God convinced him that God was true and every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: - 4 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I was working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than pasturing this church. But I was not more happy. God’s Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

Over the last 3 weeks we have looked together at our first five secrets. • 4 Questions - Who are you? What are you ? Where are you? What do you really want? • Own It! Take responsibility for and control of your life. • Embrace Positive Change! • Make a Plan! • Work your Plan! Let’s look at II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Among The Unlikely

Contributed by Adam Lawley on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon that tells a story of a man who was an unlikely leader chosen to lead a nation to an unlikely situation and victory. He had to accept the task, have faith and obey the plans.

As he stood there staring across the field within a stadium filled to the top, John Elway was in the 1987 AFC championship game losing by 7 points with 5 minutes left and 98 yards to drive to score and potentially be in the NFL Super Bowl. He was looking for a victory in an unlikely situation. Read ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Applying Wisdom To Anger Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2012

How do you learn to tame anger? How should you relate to angry people? The one-word answer is “Wisdom.”

Applying Wisdom to Anger (Proverbs 19:8, 10-13, 16,19,20) 1. I knew a guy in high school who was a friend of a friend. 2. He was a big guy, and he seemed nice enough, but he had an anger problem. 3. After we graduated, he got a part time job at McDonald’s. One day, he got so angry at his boss ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Kingdom Picture

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 31, 2008

I used to think the phrase, Kingdom of God, meant only some future time, but I have come to understand that it means the Christian experience under the Lordship of Christ.

I wonder what you think of when you read or hear the phrase, “Kingdom Of God?” Perhaps you think of some future time, when there will be perfect peace and no problems, when the ferocious beasts of the forest can be led around by little children. That’s what I used to think it meant, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Cometh Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 16, 2012

18 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD,Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; 20

Favor Cometh Pt.2 Isaiah 1:18-20NKJ The stories told of a guy who came to church looking very sad. “What’s up?” his pastor asks. “Well, two weeks ago my uncle died and left me 75,000. Then a week ago my aunt died and left me 50,000.” His pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm And Refusing To Get Out Of The Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012

Rather than throwing in the towel, Paul stood firm and refused to get out of the way. He answered backbiting with get-in-your face answers.

Standing Firm and Refusing to Get Out of the Way (2 Corinthians 11:21-12:10) 1. Sometimes antiquated methods still work! 2. Police in Kansas City, Mo., are searching for a man who robbed a Church's Chicken restaurant armed with a samurai sword. Police said a light-skinned, black male entered the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 10, 2019

Good Shepherd Sunday - Hearing the voice of God

The Shepherd’s Voice It's hard to communicate. You’d think with texts and twitter it would be easier, but it’s more complicated than ever. Deborah Tannen decided to investigate why communication is so difficult. Her book, Why I Can’t Hear You helps people actively listen. Here’s a piece of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2019

Don’t expect cake-walk while you venture into the domain of darkness to serve the Lord, GET EQUIPPED TO FIGHT THE ENEMY WITH DIVINE WEAPONS. Anybody listening?

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways.” This is against spiritual wickedness…. Very smartly dressed with my elegant file in hand, when ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The King

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

WHERE IS THE KING MATTHEW 2:1-12 THERE ARE ONLY TWO ACCOUNTS OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST GIVEN IN THE BIBLE. LUKE’S ACCOUNT SPEAKS OF THE ACTUAL NIGHT OF JESUS’ BIRTH. MATTHEW’S ACCOUNT TELLS OF SUBSEQUENT DETAILS OF THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT, ALL IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE STORY. THE JOURNEY OF THE MAGI TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn't Matter: To Me Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

It shouldnt matter what people think ,say or do to us we should continue spreading the Gospel using truth and not conforming to a watered down version.

In the text today the Apostle Paul is basically saying that the people of Corinth should think of him as a servant of Christ and manager of God’s secrets. But here is what I want us to see today Paul basically says I’m here as a servant of Christ to be faithful to Him and give you the message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 16, 2018

This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. May our families be whole. Bless you as you study this very important topic.

INTRODUCTION o A parent asked their kindergartner, "How was your first day of school?" The child answered, "Fine, They want me to come back tomorrow!" o During Thanksgiving dinner a little girl starting fooling around with her Papaw's wedding ring. Papaw she said, "How come your wedding ring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Proverbs 22:6-17, Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God