Sermons on Sweet Smelling:

This Is Good News

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 12, 2015

The fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed.

Daniel 3:24-27 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Paul’s Confidence In The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2018

Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.

April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Study In Contrasts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2012

It is always wise to walk in God's ways. We have a choice in how we will walk. With the aid of the Holy Spirit we walk in harmony with and understanding of God.

1. The Septic Tank Service A older preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man was the first to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power In The Blood Of Jesus - 2 Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 15, 2025

We are still on the power that is in the blood of Jesus, the blood of Jesus is not an ordinary subject to talk about. it's quite a vast subject.

When we talk about the power in the blood of Jesus. We are not in any way going to be able to finish this extra ordinary subject with just a few pages. The power in the blood is not something we can take lightly; there is actual power in the blood of Jesus that we can never stop talking about it. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 8:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Western Luke 15:1-7

Contributed by Victor Rasmussen on Jul 8, 2010

A country/western version applied to Luke 15

It’s late spring; you’ve got the cattle all on good, tall, green grass. The rains have been good, the future looks bright. Monday morning rolls around and its time to put out salt and mineral and see how everybody is doing. So you load up your feed, hook up to the trailer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 9, 2009

Contrasting life under the rigidity of Law to life of freedom under the sweet grace of God.

What Is “The Right Relationship With Jesus”? by Grant S. Sisson Yesterday was a long hard day for me. After the Board meeting yesterday morning, Ann and I went to White House, TX to visit my dad, who, as you know, is suffering with terminal cancer. The Hospice people had arranged all this in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

A Mighty Angel Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 9, 2013

In the tenth chapter of the book of Revelations we see a mighty angel and a bitter sweet moment.

A Mighty Angel Rev. 10:1-11 In the book of Revelations we see the word angels used to describe several different beings such as: • Rev. 1:20 The angels of the seven churches are messengers or the pastors • Rev. 4:6-8 The four beasts are seraphims around the throne of God • Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives.

I. It means husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives. A. Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" B. Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of Grace Delivers His Sinful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2008

Israel simply refused the reasonable worship of God. Instead they burdened Him with unreasonable sin. If Israel was to be delivered it would be because of God’s grace & not because of Israel’s response to God’s promises.

ISAIAH 43: 22-28 A GOD OF GRACE DELIVERS HIS SINFUL SERVANTS It is not because of Israel’s right response to YAHWEH’s promise of help that He will deliver them. Rather than responding humbly, His people had grown wear of Him. They simply went through the motions of religion. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Extra Special - With Humor

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 13, 2012

A Television show that I watched when I was a child called Captain Penny would always end the show with: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool mom."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5: 1-6 and John 15:9-17. We have come together this morning for two primary reasons. First and Foremost is to honor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Giving To Please God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2025

Because we’re partakers of grace and partners in the gospel, we’re to participate in giving to God’s work by practicing joyful generosity.

Giving to Please God Philippians 4:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill April 12-13, 2025 When I was growing up, my mom insisted that my sisters and I had to write thank you notes whenever we would receive a gift. To reinforce this, she would tell us we couldn’t use the gift we were given until the note was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounded In Peace Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2004

This idea of peace is not found just once, but several times in Scripture. Peace comes through thanksgiving. Peace comes through knowing our identity in Christ. And peace comes through following our God-given purpose.

GROUNDED IN PEACE 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION... How do I get peace in my life? 1) http://www.innerself.com/Spirituality/inner_peace.htm Prema Baba Swamji says, to find peace by doing several things. Third on the list is to breathe the pain and ’upset of the moment’ symbolically out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be Content (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 5, 2021

To establish, we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content 2. Learning to be Commending 3. Learning to be Contingent Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: "Learning to be Contented.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Great Is Our God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 2, 2012

How great is our God? This four-sermon series is all about the greatness and glory of our God! In part 3, this topical sermon highlight three "weaknesses" of God that make him even greater!

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (PART 3) Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/29/2012 In Chris Tomlin’s contemporary hymn, How Great is Our God, the second verse begins, “Age to age he stands and time is in his hands…” Don’t you wish that were true for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Christian Church