Sermons on Smoke:

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017

We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting Around The Campfire Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2025

God invited Moses to a campfire (a burning bush), but there was more in that meeting between God and Moses than you'd think.

(The only lights in the sanctuary were those on stage, an there was a graphic of a burning campfire flickering on the screens) This morning we’re going to be worshipping around a campfire - and since the Elders wouldn’t let me burn an actual fire on stage, you’ll just have to put up with this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Festering Pharoah Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

God turns up the heat on pride, not to destroy but to heal—transforming our ashes into grace and our wounds into worship.

Egypt thought it had already seen the worst of it. The rivers had bled, the frogs had croaked, the flies had swarmed. But pride is hard of hearing. Pharaoh still stood tall, still folded his arms, still told God, “Not today.” So God turned up the heat. No thunder this time. No frogs hopping down ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-12, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:28, Job 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hail To The King Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When heaven thunders and earth falls silent, every false throne collapses — and only the true King stands, reigning in mercy and power.

When Heaven Starts Throwing Stones The morning sky looked ordinary—blue stretched thin above the Nile, windless, calm. Then the first crack of thunder rolled across the horizon like a war drum. No one in Egypt had ever heard thunder like that. Moses stood before Pharaoh one last time. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35, Exodus 10:21-29, Exodus 12:1-13, Job 38:35, Luke 23:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door

Contributed by James Hayden on Mar 12, 2007

A door has two functions, it opens and it closes

THE DOOR John 10:9 9) I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. What is a door? When we think of a door, we usually think of the opening in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe In Miracles Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

The Gospel of John records several miracles. ALl of them have a purpose in the writing.

Do you believe in Miracles? There are an awful lot of events passing themselves off as miracles these days. There are religions popping up all over claiming inner power, or secrets to the divine power. They tell us each and every one of us can experience miracles regardless what they believe. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005

The most difficult thing in this life is to get the world to believe that all things concerning this life is between Hevan and Hell.

Between Hevan and Hell. pt 1. John 3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4remove The Weight:blame Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is part 4 in Remove the weights: we consider the weight of Blaming others.

4 of a 12 part series. #4 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Sin

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Kill Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009

This is the 21st sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning May 31, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#21] A TIME TO KILL Exodus 19:1-25; 32:1-24 Introduction: I have preached several sermons in this series that have had titles that began with “A Time To…” Up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mock God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 18, 2008

Stories of people that mocked God and regardless of how famous or important the reaped what they sowed

I got an email this week that was a question asked on NBC. (We watched Thursday AM on ABC the authors of the “Left Behind” series talking with Robin Roberts regarding the RAPTURE) First of all out of 100% I was always led to think that 14% was not a winning vote. The question asked on NBC ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing God Lesson 22

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2012

Seeking Guidance for Life

A. WHY SUCH A BOLD PRAYER? (EXODUS 33:18- 34:8) 1. God’s promise. “When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain” (3:12, Hebrew, serve, could be seen). 2. God’s nature. God wants to show His greatness and splendor. 3. God’s invitation. “That shines ever ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019

Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Who will stand in the gap?

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist