Sermons on Sweet Smelling:

Pray 4 Big Ideas

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 25, 2010

I want 2 remind my kids and other kids the importance of giving GOD thanks.

Imagine your mother and daddy is sitting at the dinner table; before you said your prayer, you’ll littlies started eating. NOW, you’ll littlies been doing this because mom and dad never said anything, sometime this is what we do and I’m guilty too. Remember! This is my sermon; you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Orphan Adopted

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2013

Adopted - literally means "to place one as a son" - Deliberately chosen - Making him or her the rightful heir to inherit the fathers estate

-2 Sam 9:1-13 – MEPHIBOSHETH = “destroying shame” - The Adopted Lame Orphan - Father & Grandfather dead - Became lame on both of his when he fell at age 5 – 2 Sam 4:4 - Orphan - Child permanently bereaved of or abandoned by their parents. > Word found only once in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Many have been told to dread the Lord, but the fear of the Lord is a wonderful thing with many benifets.

I want to take a little time and talk about the “FEAR OF THE LORD” Psalm 25:14 (NKJV) The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 (AMP) The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Anger

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 26, 2018

He poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables.

Lent3B. Today we have by far the most famous story of Jesus’ anger, yet none of the gospel writers mention the word anger in it, they said that he was “consumed with zeal.” I read a story of a little kid filled with a kind of zeal. His dad said: One morning, my wife asked our four-year son, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Hope That Comes From The Cure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 16, 2017

This is the 42nd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#42] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM THE CURE Revelation 3:16 Introduction: Tharon and I have both been struggling with some health issues. As many of you understand, it is very frustrating when no one knows what to do. What I need, is the cure. There are times, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2023

Two folks in the text look forward to the revealing of the Christ. Let us look forward as well.

Luke 2:22-40 Looking Forward 1. Looking Forward that’s what Simeon and Anna have been doing for years * We look forward to Christmas but Christmas is over * All the pressure preparations, presents its over * Family gatherings are over until another Christmas * Simeon looked forward to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Shema.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 30, 2021

The Shema is said twice a day by the Jews. It was important to Jesus because it covered all the 10 Commandment in an easy way to remember and apply them to our lives. They are easy to learn and God uses them to either accept our offerings and sacrifices or not. This isn't salvation.

Sermon Title: The Shema. Scripture Text: Mark 12:28-34 Illustration: I was teaching the Senior Youth. I told them I could say the 10 commandment without saying them without memorization. Can you? In our text today, as usual, they were trying to trip Jesus up to entrap Him. Asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Burden Loader And The Burden Bearer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 26, 2022

Satan is an unforgiving taskmaster. He loads his subjects with heavy yokes and sits on top them. Jesus is a burden bearer. He takes away the burden of his children and carries and cares for them.

TEXT: Isaiah 46:1-2 "Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Purpose Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2021

All of us need clear vision, and not just of material things.

Thursday After Pentecost 2021 It has been said, probably ever since humans walked the face of earth, that the “winners write the history.” The winners also endeavor to craft the culture that they live in. So, for example, after the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Norman princes built ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

Why Do Godly People Suffer

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the absence of trouble.

1. Many suffer physically. 2. Many suffer financially 3. Many suffer mentally. 4. Many suffer inwardly. There are three ways to gather material for a message. 1. To read about it. 2. To be told about it. 3. To experience it. The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Building Or Purchasing A House, Write These Scriptures On The Walls And Pray Over It. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2024

When you put God first in your building, you will experience His favour upon your life.

When you put God first in your building, you will experience His favour upon your life.Scriptures in your home serve as a testament to God's glory and invite His divine presence. As Jacob declared in Genesis 28:16, 'Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.' Inscribing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15, Psalm 150:6

Our Glorious God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Our Glorious God

Psalm 104 Our Glorious God 1. The Glory of His Person - His Clothing - 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour & majesty His Covering - 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Privileges Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2022

Happy is the nation, happy is the chosen (Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15). We would limit to three privileges of the redeemed. The Privilege of Sonship, the privilege of Friendship, and the privilege of Stewardship.

Theme: Privileges of the Redeemed Text: Psalm 107:1-2 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good and his love endures forever.’ Welcome to All Saints. This month we will learn together the privileges given to the redeemed. Happy is the nation, happy is the chosen (Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15). Psalm 107 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Elim Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

God leads his people according to his design and tests the hearts of the people to know their commitment during the times of tribulations and sufferings. There is a great light to those who walk on the land of darkness.

Text: Exodus 15:27 Theme: Elim INTRODUCTION to ELIM Elim was the next stage for Marah. ‘Elim’ means ‘large trees.’ According to Exodus 15:23, 16:1, and Numbers 33:9-11, Elim is described as being between Marah and the Wilderness of Sin, near the eastern shore of the Red Sea. It was possibly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:27

Denomination: Methodist