Sermons on Smooth Things:

Things God Will Not Tell Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2020

God permits His people to think His thoughts after Him. However, our finite minds are unable to discover all that can be known of God and of His work in the lives of people.

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” [1] You should always be suspicious of the one who claims superior knowledge. Should he claim to know the deep secrets of God, RUN! ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

Of all the remarkable things we have enjoyed, of all the wonderful things we have witnessed; what is the greatest? There's one that is above all the rest! This sermon was preached on Valentine's Sunday.

Valentine’s Day: Humor: I want to see something cheap! Lead-in: On February 14th we celebrate “Valentine’s Day.” A day that reminds us to show special love and attention to that special someone in our life. Indeed, we do need reminding from time to time not to take our loved ones for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Together For Our Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 15 - No Turning Back Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2023

Our Christian life and journey is not always smooth and easy. When things get tough we can either give up or continue on. Let’s learn how to move on and not turn back.

We read in John 21:4, “Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus” (ESV) They failed to recognize Jesus It was indeed an unusual situation on the sea shore that day, as the resurrected Jesus stood on the shore, and his own disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4, John 21:2-3, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 27:62-63, John 16:33, Proverbs 18:21, Luke 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Wanting What Jesus Had

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002

We need a passion for God.

MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Are So Easy To Do

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

David was a man after God’s own heart yet he sinned on many occasions. His most grievous sin was probably his affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. David found out just how easy it is to sin and to displease God.

Intro: The Bible is quite honest in its record of great men and women. It not only records their good deeds and testimony worthy of our example, but also their failures and sin which were written for our admonition and warning. Take one of the finest kings of Israel – David, a man after God’s own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-18

Denomination: *other

Study In Revelation 12 A Picture Of Things To Come Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 12 The Picture of Things to Come Revelation 4: 1-11 In Rev. 1: 19 Jesus told John to “write what you’ve seen, about the things that are, and what is to come.: So far we have looked at what he has seen (the vision of the glorified Christ). We have looked at that which is, (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows Who You Are

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

God knows who you are and is able to take care of you. Why then should we worry?

1. What Good is it to Worry? n “Worry” = to give way to anxiety or unease; allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. n We have far too much to be thankful for to spend so much time in worry and anxiety. n We must realize that we have a Heavenly Father we can trust who truly has our best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strange Fire Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on May 15, 2010

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE STRANGE FIRE OFFERED BY NADAB AND ABIHU.

HFL MAY 16, 2010 LEVITICUS 10:1-3 1Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to his command. 2So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abc's Of The Gospel!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 2, 2018

The simplicity of the Gosel as we share the THE ABC's OF THE GOSPEL!. Leading us to the path of salvation and blessing in the life of a believer.

THE ABC's OF THE GOSPEL! A. The A is for 'All'. Romans 3:23 (KJV) For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 1. Sounds sad, bad and depressing but then we come to the letter...... B. The 'B' is for 'But'. Romans 6:23 (KJV) For the wages of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Mark 9:23

Small Things Really Matters!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2015

At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers drastically!

Small things really matters! Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Changes Bookkeepers

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 3, 2015

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Paul Changes Bookkeepers Philippians 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/bookkeepers.html v. 7 is the key verse. It's a new kind of accounting. Ch. 1 was about having joy in spite of circumstances - the single mind. God works through it all for the furtherance of the gospel. Ch. 2 was about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not What You Expected

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015

Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Through

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 2, 2013

ALL IS NOT VANE IN CHRIST!

BREAKING THROUGH OBSERVATION: MANY SCHOLARS ACKNOWLEDGE SOLOMON AS THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES. BIBLE SCHOLARS DO NOT AGREE ON THE DATE OF THE WRITING. A GOOD THEME WOULD BE LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS MEANINGLESS. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 2: 9 (NKJV) SO I BECAME GREAT AND EXCELLED MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9

Denomination: Baptist