Sermons on Smile Now:

Strengthen What Remains

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 29, 2022

Jesus calls us to live the life we have now. Too often, we are so busy lamenting the past or reaching for the future that we miss what He wants us to do presently.

Strengthening What Remains I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Resilience is the ability and the process of overcoming life-challenging and threatening experiences and events. Bouncing back does not happen overnight. The ability to live with what is left after trauma is something that not everyone possesses ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welfare Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 13, 2020

You are a change catylst. COVID-19 brought to a standstill of the economy of the nations. Now, the welfare of your company, your society, your city and your nation is at your hand. Find out by viewing this sermon.

Theme: Welfare of a Nation Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Introduction: I greet you all in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we are going to mediate on the theme ‘Welfare of a Nation’ based on the scriptural verse 2 Chronicles 7:14. As on date according to the UN, there are 251 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Coronavirus Causes Millions To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2020

Coronavirus has ushered in one of the greatest opportunities to witness in history. Millions are seeking help to cope with the fear, isolation, insecurity, and hopelessness of their situation. Now is the time to share our faith and lead them to Jesus.

CORONAVIRUS CAUSES MILLIONS TO SEEK GOD 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rachel Nichols says, “Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. So she asked her 6th grader, Noah, to help carry them in. “I could,” he said, “but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Step One - Admit It Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Why talk about recovery? Well, The 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group.

Why the Twelve Steps and the Bible?? It makes sense because 1) 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group. This group was founded by Sam Shoemaker at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11, Romans 3:21-24, Acts 9:1-9, Psalm 6:6-10, Proverbs 28:26, Matthew 9:36, Romans 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Meek Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Meekness is that attitude of God when He said, "Come now let us reason together." All through the Bible the appeal is to be meek and gentle, for this is the only reasonable way to face life.

A dejected coach entered a telephone booth after losing out in the high school basketball tournament. When he discovered he didn't have a dime he called a passing student: "Hey! Lend me a dime so I can call a friend." The student reached into his pocket and pulled out two dimes. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021

Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Happy

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 28, 2021

• How important is to be joyful in our present time? • The sickness and pandemic that we are facing right now drains our happiness, peace of mind and economic stability. • There is a need for us to stay positive in our perspective.

DEFINITION: • MERRY HEART o Dictionary.com describes it as: ? full of cheerfulness or gaiety. ? Joyous in disposition or spirit. ? Laughingly happy. • Hebrew word “meah” meaning joyful, merry and glad. Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Psalm 47 - The Ascension Of God [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 13, 2020

This is the second of the little cluster of prophetic pictures of the millennial kingdom, which is established by the Lord Jesus Christ at his second coming. This is a continuation of the praise and worship of Christ who is now King over all the earth.

June 11, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 47 [part 1] Title: The Ascension of God (also called “A Song upon Alamoth.”) (To the chief Musician. A psalm for the sons of Korah) Theme: Praise and Worship in the Millennium Psalm 47 (KJV) 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2020

As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort.

Background Information As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort. The church ought to be a comforting place. I look around the church house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Unto Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021

Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparation For Separation Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 10, 2021

How would disciples relate to God and the world once Jesus was gone? How do we relate to them now that the Holy Spirit has come? Jesus provides vital guidance for believers today.

Every once in a while, in world history a powerful personality comes along whose influence and presence in life so impacts life during his time on earth that the people who are associated with him actually wonder how they will get on in life without him—whose departure from life leaves such a huge ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Bible Church

6) We Believe In One Perfect God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

The Bible teaches that there is One Perfect God. Now there are effectively there are two core aspects to this belief: 1) There is only One true God ...and... 2) The One True God is Perfect. This is to be our focus for today.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In One Perfect God Text: Luke 1:1 (Isa 44:8 / Isaiah 45:22) INTRODUCTION "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand, - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Here Luke says many people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalm 18:30, Job 11:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Dec 23, 2021

God had been promising to send the Messiah for centuries, and many of the Jews probably doubted if it would ever really happen. But God’s timing is perfect, and He always keeps His promises. Then and now.

Perfect Timing of God The Promises God gave to Adam and Eve, was fulfilled 2000yrs ago. Yes, by sending His own Son at the mercy of men. In Galatians 4:4, Paul says, at the right time God send his son to us, to fulfill his promises' given to Adam and Eve. His timing is perfect, when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fighting The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death.

"Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death. We all think about it and every now and then I think about my own death and I think about my own funeral. And I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Psalm 18:28, Proverbs 4:18-19

Denomination: Salvation Army