Sermons about If Only - SermonCentral.com

Hit Me Instead!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 3,359 views

I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do These Things Bother You?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 3,847 views

Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

We Still Need The Church

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

based on 217 ratings

| 20,206 views

This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

(Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Sin

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

based on 87 ratings

| 14,668 views

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it We’ve been preaching about reasons not to sin, but tonight we want to talk about one simple truth that ties them all together. Proverbs 16:25 25There is a way that seemeth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fall Down And Worship

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 7,363 views

WE MUST FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP JESUS BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WORTHY OF ALL OUR WORSHIP!

FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP REVELATION 1: 4-8/ 5:1-14 EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Little Girl byJohn M. Montgomery Her parents never took the young girl to church Never spoke of his name; never read her his word Two non-believers walkin’ lost in this world Took their baby with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 5,622 views

God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakest Link

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 13, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 19,010 views

A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link,what is the weak link in the chain of our faith life?

Josh 1:8 The Weakest Link This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drive Happy With The Spirit

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 3,260 views

Only the Spirit’s continual work through the means of grace can dare keep us in faith and hope.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 February 2, 2003 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany DRIVE HAPPY WITH THE SPIRIT A rental car company has as recent sales pitch: Don’t Worry, Drive Happy. The slogan implies if you rent from this company, you’ll have no worries, and your business trip or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

"rising Above The Crowd"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 13,194 views

This sermon emphasizes the fact that Pastors and Elders should not be the only, nor the primary, "soul winners" of the church.

“Rising Above the Crowd” Have you ever considered how our church would get along without a full-time pastor? After all, many of the young churches of the New Testament didn’t have a “pastor” there most of the time but they grew and flourished just the same. The fact is, that with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Mind Is Better Than Two Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 5,527 views

Wisdom that produces a single-minded determination to do what’s right can only come by asking in Faith

James starts with an assumption: that there will be those among the listeners who need some wisdom Meaning of SOPHIA: Not just “smarts” Not just “someone who knows a lot” It is a practical wisdom It was sometimes used for the kind of “knowledge” a skilled craftsperson has, someone whose knowledge ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Called There

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

based on 184 ratings

| 58,307 views

There is where we must be in order to receive Gods presence, protection, and provision. Where is there? (Only God knows).

1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. God specifically gave Elijah directions for his protection and his provision, He could only expect these provisions if he obeyed God. Where is there? There is wherever God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 3, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 4,202 views

In a world filled with falsehood, we as believers not only need to recognize the truth, but know it, stand on it and speak it.

Speaking the Truth Ephesians 4:11-16 By way of introduction, here are four scriptures that deal with the truth: John 8:32 (The truth will set us free) John 14:6 (Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life...") John 17:17 (Jesus prayed in the garden, "Sanctify them with Your word. Your word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Look When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001

based on 130 ratings

| 22,156 views

When trouble comes there is only one place to look! A response to the tragic events of September 11th 2001.

West Greeley Baptist Church September 16th 2001 “Where to look when trouble comes” Psalms 121: 1-8 Pastor Mark Hensley “I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Future

Contributed by Ian Biss on Sep 30, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 8,021 views

A sermon for those who would look other than where they should for answers, that only God can answer.

Consider Your Future by Ian Biss 3/17/01 2bn Intro... In the early part of the twelfth century, in the Dark Ages, a haggard old sorceress went to the papacy with six envelopes that she claimed had within them God’s revelation for the Roman Catholic Church. She appeared before the pope and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-6

Denomination: Grace Brethren

The Prize Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 12,275 views

3 of 3 of the series, "The Heart of Worship". Yes there is a prize in worship. Only it may not be what you think...

the prize of worship John 20:10-18; James 4:8 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 20:10-18 (NIV) 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermons on If Only:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 13, 2003

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 3, 2001

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001

Contributed by Ian Biss on Sep 30, 2001

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002