Sermons on Smothered:

Encourage On Another

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007

We are told to encourage each other, 1 Pet 5 tells us we are not alone in our suffering. Paul gives us guidelines for encouragement 1 Thess 5. When we suffer and can encourage others, it goes a long way.

Encourage one another Encourage ON another…in the faith We all experience trials in life. But we must know that even during these trials, we must remain constant in our faith. And every now and then, we need to be encouraged. And too, many around us, need our encouragement. Peter tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Major Events At The Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

We are going to divide this passage into 8 events to get a better understanding of what is happening. This is not an unfamiliar story to most Christians but maybe we can learn yet a little more about it.

The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Borrow? Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 20, 2013

Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves the Lord and would like to walk in His ways and follow all His commandments. Are you listening?

Can I borrow? Deuteronomy 28:12 “The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.” Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness201

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Maternal Heart Of God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 12, 2014

Mothers Day sermon on the comfort and compassion of God, which is described in Scripture as a mother's love.

I was having coffee with a few fellow Army chaplains, and we started telling “mother-in-law jokes.” One of the chaplains was just sitting quietly, listening to our dumb jokes. He finally spoke up: “Well you know, my wife’s mother-in-law is pretty nice.” Since ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016

Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Distinguishing Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 9, 2017

The world needs Christians to be excellent in spirit and distinguished from the culture.

1. Tendency of Inwardness When Wendall Woodall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he began recording his journey in a book called Shuffle. His faith in Christ fueled his sense of humor and gave him a basis for daily living. Among his strategies was the habit of volunteering. “A big part of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Troubled By Trouble? Do A Defrag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

I use butter, egg, tea bag... What does heat do to these? Trouble is a part of living, what we do with trouble can make a difference. As on the computer sometimes we need to do a defrag.

WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... DO A DEFRAG... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use three items: BUTTER... A HARD BOILED EGG... BAG OF COFFEE... I bring out one at a time... We discuss what heat does to each BEWARE: SLOW SMOTHERING... a slow threat to our enviromental threat KUDZU: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2019

This sermon is going to review four steps to giving grateful praise to God: serving God with joy, knowing the Lord as our Shepherd, entering His gates with thanksgiving and remembering that his love and faithfulness endures forever!

Thanksgiving Psalms 101 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Thanksgiving is a special time of year. Living in North America there are many reasons to count our blessings with a smile on our face and joy in our hearts. For most thanksgiving is a time of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Seek A King Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2018

Wise Men Seek a King

SEEKING A SAVIOR - Wise Men Seek a King December 16, 2018 Matthew 2:1-12 (p. 676) Introduction: I’m not sure why but my favorite Christmas song is “We Three Kings.” Don’t get me wrong…“Silent Night” is more awe inspiring and “Away In a Manger” is more poignant…but there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Mother’s Decision Saved My Life

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 6, 2021

Because of my mother's love for me, I made it

As we honor our mothers it’s respectable for us to think about how much they really do for us. And let me just throw this in from the start, being a mother is not an easy task. It is said that when a child has reaches the age of 18, a mother has put in about 18,000 hours of child-generated work, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Corral? Argue With The Potter?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2020

The Potter made the marred clay again... The clay can not argue with the master potter. We must refuse to accept the CORRAL as the norm. God knows how to deliver...

CORRAL? ARGUING WITH THE POTTER? VS TRUSTING. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is more than a one part lesson. Perhaps you could condense the material. Our enemy is trying to CORRAL GOD’S PEOPLE. 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 26:3, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Negativity Bias: I Have Fallen And Can't Get Up...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 22, 2020

12 spies, 10 negative, 2 immediately say: WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS! Let us consider NEGATIVITY BIAS... Could we tend to operate on the negative side? This is a trap!

NEGATIVITY BIAS: HELP, I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? 10/22/20 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Do you remember the commercial where and old lady fell in the floor? I really felt sorry for her. She raised up her ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God