Sermons on If Only:

10 Facts About The Lamb's Book Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2023

Many want their name connected to a Heisman Trophy or a Nobel Prize, or as an Academy Awards recipient, but the only list that's going to matter in eternity is whether your name's in the Lamb's Book of Life.

THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE Rev. 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION A. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT LIFE AFTER DEATH? Survey of Opinions of Life After Death: 1. “I think that when you die, you’re dead. That’s it. There’s nothing else.” John, St. Louis, Missouri. 2. “After death, God will judge people based on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ezekiel’s Muteness

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry was to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. An interesting fact about Ezekiel’s ministry was that God muted him for twelve years. Ezekiel was only allowed to speak when he was uttering an authentic word from God.

Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry was to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. An interesting fact about Ezekiel’s ministry was that God muted him for twelve years. Ezekiel was only allowed to speak when he was uttering an authentic word from God. Ezekiel was taken to Babylon in the first Jewish deportation in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:27

Looking For Comfort

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

God's coming does not depend on us. In fact, He has already come. And the only things we have to do to receive him are the same three things Isaiah told the people of Israel so long ago.

I got a recording of the Messiah for my 20th birthday. That was the summer after I dropped out of my first college; I was living at home getting ready to go to my second one and trying to make some kind of sense out of my life. There was no way on earth I could make sense out of anybody else’s. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Expiration Date On Prayers

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 9, 2023

Food items, liquids, baked goods, drugs and other products have expiration dates which show the product is no longer good. Someday, even the sun, moon & stars will. The only thing that has no expiration date is PRAYER!

NO EXPIRATION DATE ON PRAYERS Acts 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET THE PROOF 1. A man went to his lawyer and told him, "My neighbor owes me $500 and he won’t pay up. What should I do?" 2. "Do you have any proof he owes you the money?" asked the lawyer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:4, Revelation 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Believe God's Word As He Does?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

This is message is about faith, hope and the resurrection - if we truly believe God's word as He does. If you only read part of this message, please read my brother's final words. God bless!

Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does? Scripture: John 1:1-5; Genesis 1:1-3; 18:9-14; I want to say upfront that I am grieving my brother and you will hear some of that in this message. I started this message three weeks ago but it changed after my brother died. My brother Delrick had received ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Father

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 18, 2022

Those who live in this world have questions and deserve an answer from a well-studied perspective which can only come from Born-again Christians who have a heart’s desire to fulfill their call to preach the word.

Eternal Father The Eternal Existence of God Those who live in this world have questions and deserve an answer from a well-studied perspective which can only come from Born-again Christians who have a heart’s desire to fulfill their call to preach the word. One of the questions which is on a lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchored Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Ed and Lisa Young ask, "What are you anchored to?" When the rogue winds and waves hit, if you have the right anchor — Jesus — He will provide stability and strength to not only survive but to thrive in the storm.

7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : ANCHORED JANUARY 23, 2022, 9:30AM ED AND LISA YOUNG ED YOUNG: How's everyone doing today? You guys doing well? Please be seated. I want to say hi to all of our different locations and all of our different platforms on social media. I had the opportunity to grow up across ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of Insignificance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2022

God is the only One Who has the authority to define us. When you and I draw our core identity from God, then so many of the issues of insignificance and emotional issues that plague us in our culture go away.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID The Significance of Insignificance 1 Samuel 16:1-13 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION 1 … goodreads.com/quotes/tag/identity?page=2 Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an American theologian and author and in his book ‘Abba’s Child’ (1994) says: “Define yourself radically as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022

This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Genesis 1:27, John 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Clothed With Christ Series

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 31, 2025

Have you ever tried to prove yourself—only to realize the gift was already yours? In Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that we don’t need to earn God’s love—we’re already clothed in Christ.

I remember the first suit I ever bought for myself. It was 1988, and I was working at Men’s Wearhouse—so I had access to the good stuff, not Hart, Shafner, and Marx, but high quality suits. I picked out a charcoal gray, double-breasted suit with chalk line pinstripes. Sharp. Classic. It was a $300 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost: Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2025

I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I use a glass filled with water. Then I take the full glass and submerged in a bucket of water. The glass is not only full but completely surrounded by water. I liken this unto the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. WE BELIEVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a glass of water. I pour water in the glass. I fill the glass to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Promises Through His Savior Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 13, 2025

God's promises of protection, provision, and upholding a covenant with His people are a wonderful focal point for the Christian today. However, these ALL come with a catch and that catch is: The only way to benefit from any of this is to receive the promise yourself!

Isaiah, Part 25 God’s Promises through His Savior Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:17-21 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery (9 and under) - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Continuing our series in Isaiah: we’ll unpack Ch 61 today and 62 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:14-21, Colossians 2:9, Romans 14:17, John 14:6, Matthew 7:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Its only when we remove ourselves and the word 'if' from the equation, and trust God to do the impossible, that we truly step into faith. The story of David is not a question of 'if', but a testament to his faith. Are you willing to do the same?

Introduction: Imagine a scenario where a king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates. He hired both individuals and instructed them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well. The king promised to inspect their work in the evening. One of the men became discouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Topics: Faith, Trust, Healing

Isaac A Type Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2020

To establish that Abraham’s son, Isaac, was a type of Christ. He was his only begotten son, who was offered unto God; and, raised off the altar of sacrifice, through faithful obedience, unto his father. We will examine how Isaac’s life, offering, and obedience, was a type of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Isaac a Type of Christ Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Isaac a Type of Christ." This is the fourth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Hebrews 5:8-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ