Sermons on Smile:

Making A Difference

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Feb 19, 2015

a sermon bringing attention to the fact that Jesus responded to how he was perceived. He is all we need, if we see him as such. he can be our healer, savior, provider, way maker etc. How we see him, effects how he can respond to us.

American businessman, motivational speaker, and futurologist, Joel A. Barker, tells the story of a wise individual - who was a writer - who would go to the beach to do his writing. Before he began his work, he would go for a walk along the shore, One day, during his daily walk, he spied an ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Never Alone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2015

Job's experience reminds us that God will never abandon us.

When was the last time you felt alone because nothing seemed to be going your way? Maybe it was when your playing time on the team was cut and the coach never really gave a good explanation of why. Or perhaps it was the time you were stuck in a job that was neither fulfilling nor particularly well ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Trust In You, Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2020

A sermon about trust in the midst of despair.

“I Trust in You, Lord” Psalm 31:9-16 How are you doing this morning? How are you feeling? This is the fourth Sunday that we have not gathered together as a church family. For some of us, this may very well be the first time in our adult lives that we have gone four weeks without worshiping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Have Joy One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 15, 2020

God wants us to be joyful because He is our Father and because it is a powerful witness to others. We can have joy one day at a time by following some simple directions.

JOYUL LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME (The Christian Life from A to Z) Bob Marcaurelle (meadowbrookbaptist.cc) “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5) A. THE DUTY TO HAVE JOY (Philippians 4:4-6; 1:14 ) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For An Adult With Special Needs

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 29, 2019

I know this is a pretty specific topic, but when this issue came up for me this week, I had a hard time finding any guidance. This is what I came up with, and I hope it helps you.

Opening Statement LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too difficult for me. 2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself like a little weaned child with its mother; I am like a little child. 3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

Sin is kept in secret, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We must be willing to recognize it for Repentance to begin.

Sermon - desiring God - Carnal nature is what each of us was born into. - Labeling it like that makes it sound like it truly is, bad. - Then we go into the atmosphere of the church. Sin would be the least thing we desire. Well, it should be! - Now we take in account of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Love Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 37 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the fourth of six messages exploring the nature and practice of genuine love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Four I. Terms of Endearment II. A better way to go 1. Inadequate love The short version: Love is a desire and decision to meaningfully connect with others evidenced by deeds. 2. Humanly impossible love from 1 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Angels In Our Midst Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Angels are everywhere at Christmas time too. When you go back to the first Christmas, almost every major character in the Christmas story has an encounter with an angel

Angels in Our Midst Luke 2:8-20 Natalie Hullander tells the story of her three-year-old son, Zac who was diagnosed with leukemia. Questions for God abounded: “Will God keep Zac safe? Will he be okay?” Zac checked into Hemby Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

September 11 2001 Message

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 29, 2021

Based on The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn

Chapter 6 (The Oracle) (can refer to Sep 11?) Isaiah 9:10 - "The bricks have fallen down, But we will rebuild with smooth stones; The sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." Chapter 5 (The 2nd Harbinger, The Terrorist, per Cahn) Isaiah 10: 5 Woe to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Fathers, Be Careful

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 21, 2021

The responsibility of fatherhood demands that we be careful

There is a world of difference between being careful and being full of care. Being careful is being responsible, alert, prudent and watchful. It positively says, “Why worry when you can pray?” Being full of care is being anxious, fretful, worried, and restless in the mind and spirit. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Love Hurts

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2022

When someone hurts you deeply, how do you learn to love them again?

“When Jesus had said these things, He became troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Truly, truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.” John 13:21. We are called to love and forgive. But how do you forgive those who have hurt you in ways that are beyond understanding? How do you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 3:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Fruit Called Kindness”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 29, 2021

Kindness is a "fruit" of the Spirit. Both salvation and sanctification (walking in holiness) doing good deeds are both obtained by faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. Illustration from Max Lucado on Kindness

In Jesus Holy Name October 3, 2021 Text: Ephesians 4:32 “A Fruit Called Kindness” They sat on opposite sides of the room, a man and a woman, bidding on an adorable puppy at a school auction. Others dropped off, but not this duo. Back and forth until they’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Disappointed But Not Discouraged

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019

Disappointment refers to sadness or displeasure from failure to fulfill ones hopes or expectations. Discouragement means loss of hope or enthusiasm as a result. It is possible to be disappointed without being discouraged.

DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DISCOURAGED Introduction Frequently, employers will ask prospective employees what their biggest disappointment in life has been. The question probably gives employers a hint about how these prospective employees handle times of stress and hardships in life. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2019

This sermon is going to review four steps to giving grateful praise to God: serving God with joy, knowing the Lord as our Shepherd, entering His gates with thanksgiving and remembering that his love and faithfulness endures forever!

Thanksgiving Psalms 101 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Thanksgiving is a special time of year. Living in North America there are many reasons to count our blessings with a smile on our face and joy in our hearts. For most thanksgiving is a time of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist