Sermons on Smart Goals:

Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008

The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Anglican

Discouragement Smothers Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 1, 2008

❶ Source of Discouragement ❷ Causes Of Discouragement ❸ Dealing With Discouragement

DEFINITION FOR DISCOURAGEMENT - Zig Ziglar struggling early in his sales career selling pots & pans, he placed second in a national firm with a sales staff of over 7,000 and first in another company with 3,000. - SNIOP Acronym S-usceptible to the N-egative I-nfluence of O-ther P-eople. > ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

A series of sermons foccussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

Two weeks ago we heard the presentation of Natural Church Development by Major Sylvia Watts and the feedback that we were given after the meeting and in the days following was very positive. With that in mind the corps council has decided to go ahead with NCD and in the next few days we will be ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Heariing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Developing a Proper Concept of Christ.

“Worship is anything but a spectator sport. Out of the chaos of our lives we come to listen, to actually feel the beat of God, his heartbeat, His challenge to us to get up, stand up for Him and serve. Today, my prayer is that we come here to offer ourseves to Him, give our lives to serve Him in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Go Mad

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

The Choice to live an ordinary life is no longer an option! How you can go from ordinary to extraordinary!

Go MAD Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Everyone wants to have a certain degree of SUCCESS. Accolades and awards, tributes and trophies may grace your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Predestined To Adoption Series

Contributed by Aaron Fenlason on Jun 13, 2009

An exposition of Ephesians 1:5-6.

Predestined to Adoption 1. The Action – His Predestination a. Definition i. to decide or determine beforehand ii. This is accomplished, like election, before time iii. Election is the choice of individuals, predestination is the end appointed for them b. Passages i. God’s revealed wisdom But we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Grow Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009

The marks of a mature Christian

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10

Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10 1 Corinthians 1:10 - I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. I. Agree With One Another II. Unite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Love is free to those who receive it, but it can cost the giver a great deal.

Acts 7:55-60 “The Cost of Love” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” How true this is. This fact of life is what fuels garage sales, thrift stores, and institutions like Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul. Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Soccer World Cup 2010 - 4 Reasons Why It Reminds Us Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 15, 2010

A short Gospel talk for an family/all-age service.

Reasons why the Soccer World Cup reminds us of the Christian Life Introduction The world cup just started! I love soccer! These days I don’t play it - I watch it! But did you know that the World Cup reminds us of the Christian life?! 1. There’s a Prize to Win The dream of every Soccer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Barrenness Of Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Mar 2, 2016

This sermon examines Numbers 5 and the application that can be gleaned from the test of an unfaithful spouse.

Numbers 5:11-31 The Jealousy of a Lover vs. 11-15 The situation here involves how does a husband deal with the issue when he thinks his wife has cheated on him? Now this passage only gives instructions for the man, not the woman. If you will notice it also grants the man the ability to have the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 6:48 Enabled Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2011

We are enabled to do mission. The foundation we ahve in Christ is firm we will stand, using what he has given us to do his will.

Luke 6:48 Enabled I’m starting this wee spiel with a definition Stewardship: Historically, stewardship was the responsibility given to household servants to bring food and drinks to a castle dining hall. The term was then expanded to indicate a household employee’s responsibility for managing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be A Christ Centered Godly Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

The Bible is for anyone who desires to be a godly man. God created man and woman after His own image (Genesis 1:27), and part of being in His image is that we are to reflect His character.

The Bible is for anyone who desires to be a godly man. God created man and woman after His own image (Genesis 1:27), and part of being in His image is that we are to reflect His character. However, sin marred that image in us and distorted that character (Romans 5:12). God's choice of Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Leviticus 26:11-12, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Legalism Or Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2023

Do we rely on things of the flesh like circumcision, rest days, tongues, wealth and health? Do we rely on Christ?

Did Paul use strong terms for those who promoted a variety of legalism? So then, my brothers and sisters, be glad in the Lord. It’s no trouble for me to repeat the same things to you because they will help keep you on track. Watch out for the “dogs.” Watch out for people who do evil things. Watch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist