Sermons on smile:

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

#2 Fruit Of Spirit Joy Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

We look at the fruit of the Spirit JOY.

#2 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Text: Nehemiah 8:10 --for the JOY of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

She Called Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006

Jesus is the greatest promise given to us through scripture and realized through the obedience of Mary and Joseph.

Matthew 1:18-25 She Called Him Emmanuel Introduction - Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, was having breakfast with his dad and his younger son at the Real Food Café on Eastern Avenue, just south of Alger in Grand Rapids. As they were finishing their meal, he noticed that the waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Warfare!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 4, 2007

Because of Sodom and Gomorrah’s’ unrighteousness the Lord didn’t have to share His plan with anyone, but He chooses to allow Abraham His friend to know about His planned destruction for the disobedient!

This is Warfare! Text: Genesis 18: 22-33 22 Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the LORD. 23 And Abraham came near and said, “Would You also destroy the righteous with the wicked? 24 Suppose there were fifty righteous within the city; would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now, I See It!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2012

Don’t let the world determine who you are, when they look at you, Let God determine who you are!

1 John 3:1-2-Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

George Thompson's Ginger Tom Cat Trevor [a Fathers Day Sermon] Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

A bit of Fatherly advice and what it can mean to Fathers and the Church today!

George Thompson was extremely concerned when his new best mate, Ginger Tom cat Trevor gave birth to a litter of four kittens! It was at that stage that George realised that Trev was a girl and why the friend who had given him Trevor had a wry smile when they had told him the cat was a male. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the blessing from God for us found in Numbers 6:22-27.

Next week we start a new series called “Resolution Revolution” based on a passage in Colossians. We’ll cover topics that hopefully will allow us to live out a life resolved to be new in Christ. We’ll talk about the idea that we have been rescued and redeemed by Christ, that we have a new authority ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 20, 2018

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Today's scripture verse encourages us to be joyful always, pray all the time and give thanks no matter the circumstances; good or "not so good" as I always say. But is it possible to do all the above when you are facing challenges and struggles in your life? Well, beloved, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vapor

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 17, 2020

Even when we don't  say, “if the Lord's will,” but even if we don’t say it, we should think it!

James 4:13-Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14-whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody’s Happy Somewhere.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 23, 2020

We can be happy following Jesus' teachings

ILLUSTRATION: A grumpy old man and his wife . . . While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table, and she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is A Fool?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 20, 2023

Many people including believers assume they are wise until they read the word of God and discover those described as fools by God. Foolishness and wisdom are not far from man, but we mostly do foolish things because the fallen nature of man. Are you a fool by God's standard?

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” WHO IS A FOOL? The King James Bible dictionary defines a fool as: 1. One who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding, an idiot. 2. In scripture, fool is often used for a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9, 1 Samuel 25:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 17, 2001

A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36, Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Grapes Under The Gavel

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Nov 3, 2001

We no longer have to be grapes under the gavel but can be the sweet fruit of God.

Grapes under the Gavel Isaiah 5:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever heard of the comedian Gallager? He smashes watermelons and other foods with a large wooden mallet. The bigger the object getting smashed often bigger the mallet/hammer. He gets the audience all wet. Many come, especially those in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17, Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Baptist