Sermons on Smoke:

Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 14, 2019

Redemption begins with genuine confession. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope.

At the Movies. Redemption Psalms 51 1. Redemption begins with genuine confession. vv.1-5 2. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. vv.6-9 3. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope. vv:10-13 One of the great stories of all time is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 1 - Disconnect To Connect Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

I. Introduction When I was younger I used to shake my head in amazement when I thought of the technology advancements my grandmother's witnessed . . . tv, space travel, the changes in transportation. But now I am realizing that in my short time on this planet I too have witnessed incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Getting Ready For Christmas: Jesus' Family Tree"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2018

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Jesus’ Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-17 The last church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bible Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 7, 2016

The bible must be the foundation we base our faith upon.

June 3, 2016 Morning Worship Text: John 17:17 Subject: What We Believe Title: The Bible is Inspired One of the most divisive discussions among churches and denominations is the topic of the bible. Some more liberal theologies state that many of the claims of the bible about Jesus as well as the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020

King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elderly’s Proclamation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2020

Old age is sure to come of which the Word of God gives us guidance on how to age under God’s grace.

The Elderly’s Proclamation Scriptural Truths to Growing Old by the Grace of God In the Spokesman Review was an article titled, Pinging Like Crazy, “Man is like an automobile. As it gets older, the differential starts slipping, and the u-joints get worn, causing the drive shaft to go bad. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 17, 2023

The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ.

Lent is the season of forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to the passion week and Easter. The church calendar starts this season with Ash Wednesday as the start of the Lenten journey of forty weekdays (Monday through Saturday) that takes the church to the eve of Easter. Ash Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Other

High And Lifted Up

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 7, 2023

In Isaiah 6, Isaiah saw the glory of God, and it changed him. If we could just see God high and lifted up in all His glory, it would just us completely.

Have you ever seen something amazing that took your breath away? In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah saw something amazing. It didn’t just take his breath away, it changed his life! Let’s look at for ourselves. This account will show us four simple, yet powerful points. 1. TRAGEDY (v. 1a) King ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Keys - Genesis Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 25, 2023

This is the book of beginnings. It depicts the story of Creation, the entry of sin, the flood, God's plan for redemption through the patriarchs of Israel. Like Abram, we are the sent people of God to be a blessing to humanity by testifying about God, His Son and the power of the Holy Spirit.

If you have been in church at all in your life then you have heard someone say to know God and his will for your life you need to read your bible regularly. I’ve heard it, said it and even suggested memorizing parts of scripture. However, the truth is many people rarely open “THE BOOK” to discover ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Isaiah 53:10-11, Romans 3:22-25, Acts 2:32-33, John 16:13-15, Joel 2:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Prayers, Only One Answered Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2023

As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying

“Two Prayers Only One Answered” Luke 18: 9-14 As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying. Luke 18:9 “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yet Another Sign? Series

Contributed by Larry Hale on Aug 8, 2023

This message was written after reading of the drying up of the Euphrates River.

“Yet Another Sign?” – written after reading of the drying up the Euphrates River – Larry Hale – July 30, 2023 In 2022 I taught a series of sermons entitled "Signs of the End Times". In that study, the birth and life of the Messiah was the first prophecy we examined. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 9:13-17, Revelation 16:12

This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023

I might need to re-think why I attend church

Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Happens To Me? For Me? Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2023

Are you one of those that complain what is happening to you? A correction must be made: what is happening for me.

IT IS NOT HAPPENING TOO ME, IT IS HAPPENING FOR ME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 18:4, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God