Sermons on Smoking Furnace:

The Kingdom Net Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God as a fishing net, emphasizing our role in spreading the good news of Jesus to as many people as possible, regardless of their worthiness, and leaving the final judgement to God.

The Kingdom of God is like a fishing net set to collect as many souls as possible. The concern is not with the kind of people “caught” in the divine fishing net, rather, the concern is just for the net to be filled. We are to join God in spreading the Kingdom net by sharing the good news of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Fishing, Spreading The Gospel

Sermon Series: Hooked

An Altogether Alien Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2025

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 16, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 17:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 An Altogether Alien Way of Thinking Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie White Christmas, Bing Crosby ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

From Slavery To Freedom Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 27, 2025

While the people were complaining, Pharaoh was rejoicing. From his perspective, Moses had made a tactical error. He had led Israel into a dead-end with some pretty ticked off Egyptians blocking their only way of escape. GOTCHA!!!

March 01, 2025 What was God’s master plan in delivering the Children of Israel from slavery? Was it just to prove that the gods of Egypt were impotent against him? Was it just to judge Egypt for their harsh treatment of Jacob’s descendants? Was it merely a demonstration of his power? Was it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Perseverance, Character, Hope

Hope Springs Eternal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explore the concept of hope in Christianity, its source, power, and significance.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of our faith – HOPE. We're going to explore where it comes from, what gives it power, and what it really means. We're reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, a man greatly respected in the Christian community, who once said, "Hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Topics: Hope

Open The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the open door in Revelation 3:8 as an invitation to self-surrender and a deeper relationship with God.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, wrapped in the warmth of fellowship and the radiant light of God's love. It's a beautiful day to delve into the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to be nourished by His truth. Our focus today is on a powerful passage from the Book ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Topics: Door

Cost Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of commitment required in Christian discipleship, emphasizing the need for sacrifice, stewardship, and total dedication to Christ.

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We gather, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, each of us an essential part of this beautiful tapestry of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost, Serving

Prayer Under Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's example of perseverance in prayer, power of consecration, and persistence under pressure, encouraging us to apply these lessons in our lives.

Good morning, church family! It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for God and our desire to become more like Christ. There is a certain kind of warmth that comes from being in the company of fellow believers, isn't there? A warmth that is as comforting ...read more

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

Pressing Toward The Mark PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Encourages Christians to persevere in their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of endurance and steadfastness in pursuing the heavenly prize in Christ Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ongoing story of God's grace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Keep Pressing

Theology Proper: Special Revelation Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God has revealed himself specifically through visions, angels, prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ, etc. He has done this so that we might come to know him and be saved.

Special Revelation We have been talking about how we know that God exists. Is there evidence? What are the ways that God has revealed himself? The first thing we looked at was general revelation. God has given revelation to all people showing that he exists. We looked at two primary ways we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Manifestation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Other

Listen, To Receive God's Best (Isaiah 48:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 5, 2024

God's people have failed to listen once, and missed God's best. God here gives them a second chance, letting them know He's not angry despite their idolatry.

One of the hardest things to do in the entire world, is to listen when someone gives you good advice. Listening requires a lot from you. It requires an openness to unpleasant possibilities-- the possibility that you're wrong, that you don't know everything, that someone else knows more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

The Temple Of Doom Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 24, 2004

The Temple of Doom

Revelation 15:1, “Then I saw in heaven another significant event, and it was great and marvelous. Seven angels were holding the seven last plagues, which would bring God’s wrath to completion.” Chapters 15 and 16 present the final outpouring of God’s wrath before Christ’s return here ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Rejected

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2001

Israel rejects God, but in His love He still pleads with them to return by asking them to turn from their own ways as Jacob did at the brook Jabbok

LOVE REJECTED INTRODUCTION: Today we will focus on the tragedy of rejecting God’s love. The Israelites of Hosea’s day rejected God’s love by turning to idolatry and attributing the blessings God had given them to the fertility gods. I/ ISRAEL REJECTS GOD Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist