Sermons on Smoke:

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

Here is the attitude and action of Thanksgiving.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving and the kids are coming home. ARE THEY NOW? ILL.- The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Work Ethic

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Proverbs teaches us about good working skills

Proverbs: A Godly Work Ethic Intro: This morning, I warn you, I will be speaking very frankly. In fact, I’m going to use a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! It seems that no matter who we are, we don’t appreciate the value of work. Someone once said, “Anyone can do any ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Hope, And Love

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

There are three stages in the spiritual growth of believers and they can be labeled by the three abiding things that Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 13, namely: Faith, Hope, and Love.

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE 1 John 2:12-14 & 1 Cor. 13:13 INTRODUCTION The three stages of the Christian Life is seen in the three abiding things that Paul mentions in First Corinthians 13, faith, hope, and love. Is it not true that to the new Christian, faith is the pre-eminent thing he is concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of New Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2003

New Year’s Resolutions are based on the idea that if I can only change this part or that part of my life, I can be a new person. Jesus says, that only He can bring about the new creation... find out why

OPEN: With Jan. 1st just around the corner, many people are thinking aboutNew Year’s resolutions. An article a couple of years ago listed the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions: #5: stop smoking #4: make more money, #3: improve relationships #2: exercise more #1 most popular New Years resolution… ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leap Of Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "The Leap of Joy"  39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

I See The Light! Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Adopted Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Shaking The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2004

Although this chapter tells us about one of the greatest sermon’s ever preached... it has 4 principles we can use to be effective in our everyday witnessing.

OPEN: Several years back, when having a computers was a fairly new experience for most people… a lot of folks got flustered over little things: For example: one customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Next Level

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004

What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? Lack of commitment hinders our development and prevents spiritual growth. Lack of commitment to spiritual excellence keeps us on a slippery place wh

What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? The original thought planned for tonight’s lesson was to present another lesson in this series on Apologetics, discussing some of the very specific statements in the Bible and some reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

So Great Salvation! Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 14, 2004

What does the Bible mean by salvation and why is it so great?

Hebrews 2:3 So great salvation! Salvation What do we mean when we use the word salvation? We use it frequently, but what does it really mean? In normal English we might say Barney saved Fred when his yacht overturned. We mean that Barney rescued Fred from drowning. The way that it is used in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Gabriel Is Lickin' His Lips

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 26, 2004

This sermon concerns the two trumpet sounds at the Rapture and Second Coming and enumerates the 7 signs of the times from Matthew 24.

Introduction Many people in the Christian community have been caught up in Jerry Jenkins’ and Tim LaHay’s Left Behind series about the Tribulation period after the Rapture. I remind you that, even though they make interesting reading - and I have read all of them - these books are just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

Obedience is what pleases God most.

To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: *other

Guarding The Sabbath Doors Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 13, 2003

We live in a hurried, frustrating world. What can bring peace in such an environment? Answer: Sabbath

February 16, 2003 In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

The Real Meaning of Christmas

The Greatest Gift Hebrews 11: 6c Revelation 22: 12 ·Prayer ·Acknowledgements (God, Pastor, Associate Ministers, Wife, Congregation) Scripture Hebrews 11:6c “But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist