Sermons on Smoky Mirror:

How To Be An Attractive Youth Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This proverb is worthless to the millions of teens whose parents are not giving them guidance and instruction. The best thing the church can do for the home is to seek to make it what the Bible assumes it will be and that is a place of learning.

Every young person wants to be attractive. Teens suddenly discover that they are drawn to each other because of their attractiveness, and they want to be attractive themselves. It is then that the mirror, mirror on the wall become the idol of them all. They become very sensitive about their body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

"the Priority Of Preaching" ( Mark 1:14-15) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

The preaching of the Word of God does not go out or return void, despite what we might witness or think. The Sacred Word continues to convict the heart and give new life to all who are dead in iniquity.

Fellow under-shepherd, I've been there. I know the frustration you feel when it seems that you preached your heart out this past Sunday. You fed your flock the food of the Word and gave the message God placed upon you. I know what it means to study for long hours, to pray, to compose the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Romans 3:10-18, Matthew 4:12-17, Luke 4:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Thyself

Contributed by Tim Carpenter on Feb 13, 2019

Do not exalt yourself. Do not be prideful. Do not claim to be the best at anything, even if it's true. You are not really 10 ft. tall and bullet proof. Even Superman has weakness. Pride is our Kryptonite.

Humble Thyself Sermon: Feb. 9, 2019 (4th of 11th month) Luke 18:9-14 Two men in the temple. Matt.25:32-46 The response of the saints is "WHEN did we do these things", rather than "YES, I sure did!" They could have said, yes we did these things in order to give glory to GOD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3-4, Romans 12:16, Mark 9:33-35, Mark 10:45, Mark 14:55-61, Proverbs 16:16-19, Matthew 25:32-46, Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:22-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-8, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Walk Out Of Church Doing Nothing With What You Heard Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 6, 2021

Be a doer of the Word of God and you will not be deceived plus you will be blessed beyond your own efforts. You cannot out do God! Amen.

INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about a falling away from the faith that must occur before the end comes. This falling away is going to be the result of deception that will blanket this world. The Scripture is quite clear: 2 Thessalonians 2:3 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Connected To The Vine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 3, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 2, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Connected to the Vine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is the time of year when you see The Old Farmer’s Almanac in the magazine stand at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Living For Legacy

Contributed by Stephen Tilmon on Apr 20, 2022

What are we without "Legacy"? What are we leaving behind to the generation after us? Today we're going to be going through some steps and blockers of building a lasting legacy. 7 Legacy blockers and 10 ways to build powerful legacy.

If you will remain standing for the Reading - 2 Kings 13:20-21 20 Then Elisha died and was buried. Groups of Moabite raiders used to invade the land each spring.  21 Once when some Israelites were burying a man, they spied a band of these raiders. So they hastily threw the corpse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Me Your Way, Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 18, 2023

Show me your way, O Lord. Make me walk in truth. Remember your mercy.

SHOW ME YOUR WAY, LORD (Outline) March 12, 2023 – Lent 3 – PSALM 25:4-11 INTRO.: Learning takes concentration. We also need a certain willingness if we expect to be taught. May the Lord grant us willingness and concentration as we come before him to learn about his way. "Many nations will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Our Lives With God: Lessons From Lego Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Beyond the fun and creativity, Lego can teach us profound spiritual lessons about our relationship with God.

Building Our Lives with God: Lessons from Lego Introduction Today, I want to take you on a unique journey into the world of Lego. These colourful building blocks have been a source of creativity and joy for generations. Lego, the beloved Danish toy company known for its iconic plastic bricks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 3:23-24 reveals the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: The Gift of Grace Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful truth found in Romans 3:23-24. These verses reveal the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23-24 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, 1 John 1:8, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Glory Is Progressive

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Mar 12, 2026

God does not want you to live on yesterday’s encounter. He is inviting you to a new encounter each day. God’s glory is progressive! There is always more: deeper revelations, greater transformations, and higher glory ahead.

GOD’S GLORY IS PROGRESSIVE Pastor Joel Bernardino – March 13, 2026 The glory is progressive. God does not want you to live on yesterday’s encounter. He is inviting you to a new encounter each day. One of the boldest prayers in Scripture was prayed by Moses… Exodus 33:18, “…Please, show me You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18, 2 Corinthians 3:18

A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Tachus means quick, swift, and speedy. Akouo means exercise the faculty of hearing to understanding that which has been heard. Bradus means take a relatively long time to act with deliberation.

Theme: Pure Religion Text: James 1:19-27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." In Jan we have learned the attributes of God as Holy. In Feb we have seen that the worshippers God must be holy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

(John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Psalm 126:5, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Day Of Judgments

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 6, 2025

People judged Jesus differently.

A Day of Judgments 1. Critical Churches: A Salvation Army Officer, who worked with street people, was approached by a prostitute who was in a desperate situation. He wasn’t in uniform, she didn’t know he was a Christian, she just knew him as someone who might be able to help. She described the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ