Sermons on Sweet Odor:

The Smell Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2004

Why would God tell Israel that their sins had denied them the blessings He wanted to give?

(Children’s song, tho’ it can be read to a good effect as well as sung if you know the tune) Well I stuck my head in a little skunk’s hole And the Lil’ skunk said, "Well bless my soul, Get it out, get it out... remove it." Well I didn’t get it out and the lil’ skunk said "If you don’t get it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Timothy…what It Will Take For God To Use You!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Most of us refer to ourselves as being “NORMAL.”

It must be nice in this life when someone can be more than a NORMAL PERSON and become an “EXCEPTIONAL” PERSON. That is, when normal people die the preachers who do the eulogy can pretty much sum up their entire lives in 15 to 30 minutes. When the funeral is finished the family and friends can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Creativity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 2, 2001

One of God’s many attributes is His creativity. God has revealed this through creation and His dealings with mankind.

INTRODUCTION  Science tells us that we came to be by an accident of nature. They tell us that we evolved from a lower form of life. They say that one-day for no particular reason, life began.  We are taught about survival of the fittest, how man basically made it to the top of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mustard-Flavored Parable

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2005

Parable of the mustard seed and yeast

THE MUSTARD FLAVORED PARABLE MATTHEW 13:31-35 [This sermon will use actaul mustard teach the parable. A way for every listener to taste mustard is needed. Or not. That’s up to you.] INTRODUCTION... Reflections On Mustard Mustard is one of the oldest condiments in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012

A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

“Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 M's Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 4, 2018

There's something wonderful about this season. There's something "Christmasy" about Christmas

“The Four M’s Of Christmas” Luke 1 and 2 David P. Nolte This is a blessed time of year. Excitement fills the air, a sense of nostalgia pervades our minds, and there is a warmth in our hearts. But let me tell you about a single mother who didn't see Christmas like that. It was 1960. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon: Edna N

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014

This is a funeral service for an older, faithful Christian lady.

Song: This is the Day 1. Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

Fifth Sermon in the "I am" series. Jesus says He is the resurrection and the life. From John 11 we learn these things about Christ: 1. His response to us is Purposeful (vs.1-16) 2. His connection to us is Personal (vs.17-37) 3. His effect on us is Pow

I AM series #5 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-18-04 I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 is pivotal in John’s gospel. It contains the final action on Jesus’ part to set the stage for his arrest and crucifixion. It begins when ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Whole World Stinks?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We study attitudes and choices.

THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 15, 2004

To encourage believer to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words

Taming the Tongue James 3:3-12 Purpose Statement: To encourage believers to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words Our Scripture today is basically about gossip and the damage that it does. There is an old saying that says “Sticks and stones may break my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Groaning Universe Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2004

When our future glory is revealed in the fullest sense, the universe will be changed radically. God has a plan for His New Creation, and our new life in Christ is the first installment of that plan.

A Groaning Universe (Romans 8:18-25 with 2 Corinthians 4:17-5:2, 17) 1. Odor May Be Clue to Missing Airport Fish ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A strong odor led airline officials to what they believe is the 40 pounds of halibut a traveler reported missing from his checked bags two weeks ago. Brenee ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Anointing Of God For Serving Others

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2020

This is a detailed Multi-Part series on why the daily anointing of God is vital to the Born-Again Christian.

The word “anointing” is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the church. It is often taught as if the anointing is something that people can “feel” when the “anointing” is in the room. People go to “spiritual” teachers who have declared they have a special “anointing” and, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, Galatians 5:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 3:16-17, 1 Chronicles 16:19-22, Matthew 3:11, Exodus 30:22-33, Psalm 92:10-15, Psalm 89:20-29, Deuteronomy 28:47-51, Isaiah 10:27, Psalm 23:5-6, Matthew 24:3-6, John 6:63, Luke 4:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Didn’t Mean To

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 4: 1 – 35

Leviticus 4: 1 – 35 I didn’t mean to 4 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a person sins unintentionally against any of the commandments of the LORD in anything which ought not to be done, and does any of them, 3 if the anointed priest sins, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Guess Who Came To Dinner

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 15, 2002

The woman who anointed Christ regardless of what others knew or thought about her, and her act of love is memorialized by Christ. I believe that scripture shows us this woman has a name -- Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.

By Pastor Milton O. Bradford, Good Hope Baptist Church Cleveland Ohio Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist