Sermons on Sweet Smelling:

The Branch Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Text: John 15:1-8 John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.  (2)  He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.  (3)  You have already been ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

Faith is seeing the invisible.

The Physics of Faith: Seeing the Invisible 03.15.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues our Physics of Faith series. If you’d like to check out an old evotional, visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. And feel free to forward to a friend. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough Is Enough - I Am On The Run

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014

A Sermon on the running from the call of God. How our disobedience can bring the worst of storms in to our lives

"Enough Is Enough" - I Am On The Run by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. “I’ve made more than I can ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004

With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Seal [end Times / Tribulation] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 27, 2006

If you think the first 6 seals were bad you haven’t seen anything yet. Now the 7 Trumpets begin to blow, including the 7 Bowls of Wrath. Bottom Line: You don’t want to be here! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint.

The 7th Seal Rev. 8:1-6 [please forgive some formatting problems as SermonCentral continues their upgrade work. Remember, you can get a completely formatted version at the web link at the very end of this message.] In the previous 2 chapters, we’ve seen a description of the 7 year tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6, Revelation 8:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lifesongs Of Naturalists & Sensates Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 20, 2008

From the very beginning, and continuing after Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection on our behalf, God has taken great intention, pleasure and glory in our relating to and connecting with Him through the beauty, experiences, and lessons of Creation itself.

LIFESONGS OF NATURALISTS & SENSATES Part 6 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 17, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Announcements Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The Birth Announcement to the Shepherds, is also an announcement to you and I.

Birth Announcements December 16, 2007 Luke 2:8-20 If you had to rate yourself in terms of how popular you are, how would you rate yourself? Would you be an 8 or 9, really popular and sought after? Or would you be a 4 or 5; people know you, but you’re not really popular, or are you in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fireproof Your Faith

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2009

Fireproof Your Faith 1) Let go of your ego 2) Lay hold of your God

A couple of weeks ago the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wetaskiwin, AB learned that their church is NOT fireproof. The cry room now resembles a black hole a worm might leave behind after eating its way through an apple. The heat of the fire curled the plastic keys on a keyboard to look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Aiming The Arrows

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 2 of this series.

Our Personal Relationship With God Part 2 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; James 1:21; John 7:3-5 Introduction Last week I started this sermon series that is focused on how we can build a better, more fulfilling personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Clothes Make A Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2004

This Christmas message compares the swaddling clothes to the burial lineans of Christ.

Clothes Make A Man Luke 2.7; 23.53; 24.12 Stand Alone Christmas Sermon December 19, 2004 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Prior to worship, you’ll need one-inch strips of fabric, baby powder, & a box. Prior to beginning the message/service place the strips of cloth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Light, Truth, And Love Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

This message contains combined information from chapters 7, 8, and 10 of my published book "Our Spiritual Walk." Walking in light, truth, and love will keep us centered on Christ and walking after the Holy Spirit.

Our Spiritual Walk #4 Walking in Light, Truth, and Love John 12:35 CHCC – July 6, 2014 INTRODUCTION: OK now, we’re ready to start the actual walk. We’ve learned about the difference between the narrow and broad way so we know which path to stay on … and which to avoid ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By A Star Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 7, 2018

Three journeys ... and a fourth one, our journey. Reflecting on famous believers, and how God led them, to prompt us to hear God's individual call to each one of us

..................... Led by a star. Except it wasn’t actually a star that led Agnes to travel her 7252 mile odyssey from her home to where God led her. It started in Agnes’s childhood with her mother saying: “My Child, never eat a single mouthful unless you are sharing it with others.” “Mama, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican