Sermons on Smile At The Storm:

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the last words of Christ from the cross.

Mt. 27.46 "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" 1. Do you ever feel hypocritical coming to church? You feel awful but you come through the front doors with a smile on your face. You struggled getting up in the morning but here you are now, laughing and joking like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Holiness

Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-26, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sceptre Of Power Series

Contributed by Daniel Njoku on Jun 17, 2017

Teachings Inspired by the Holy Spirit on the nature of man and relationship with the father

GOLDEN OLIVE SCEPTRE Who elsewhere has the most Wealth Who elsewhere has the most Swag Who elsewhere has the most Connections Who elsewhere has the most friends Truly, None but The ALL-MIGHTY Who anywhere gives the most freely Who anywhere pays to give you freedom Who anywhere gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Mother’s Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. Well - maybe not for everybody.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three small children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. Some of their toys were scattered across the lawn & on the driveway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Victory In Life

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 11, 2000

An Easter message to give hope in the midst of unsettled times.

"HOW TO FIND VICTORY IN LIFE" Matthew 28:1-10 (NASB) by Bobby Gilstrap How can you find victory in life when things around you are falling apart? Yesterday morning (4/22/00), INS Agents stormed the house where Elian Gonzalas was staying. That little boy was taken from that house to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Would God Say About.. Handling Injustice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 26, 2005

3rd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

What Would God Say About Handling Injustice? 1 Peter 3:21-25 INTRODUCTION: Don’t you just hate it when you suffer unjustly? Maybe it’s something small like being shortchanged at a drive-through window, or told one price but then upon installation given another. Or may it’s more significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Super Bowl Zero

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2007

This message was preached on Super Bowl Sunday and emphasizes the fact that there is a much greater contest going on in the realm of the Spirit.

Super Bowl Zero By Pastor Jim This evening there are over 70,000 fanatics sitting in the seats of the arena where a contest is underway to determine the annual Super Bowl Champion. As of this morning, the only tickets that could be found were in the end zone and most were in the upper level ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Can God Do With Your Fish?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Being available to God - The Loaves & Fish

What can God do with your fish? – Luke 9:10-17 Gladstone Baptist Church – 4/12/05 pm I’ve got a question for you tonight? Who likes Anchovies? Those little fish that people put on pizzas. You either love them or hate them. Okay, who like sardines? When I was a kid, a typical Sunday lunch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Trust - Part Ii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2005

More benefits of putting our trust in the Lord.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man pulled up next to a little girl walking home from school and said "If you get in, I’ll give you a lollypop." The girl kept walking. Following along slowly, the man said "Come on and get in the car with me and I’ll give you two lolly pops." She kept her eyes on the sidewalk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Some, Helping Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002

A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007

An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Started Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 5, 2008

First sermon of the year, outlining a focus on evangelism, compassion, and availability to God.

Series: “First Steps In the Journey” Message #1 -- GETTING STARTED. INTRO> Michael Buffer is known to his momma as her firstborn son, and she’s rightfully proud. But he’s known to others as the man whom the look forward to seeing standing in the middle of a boxing ring. His line will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist