Sermons on If Only:

Mystery Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Hidden until the coming of Christ, the Good News came not only to the children of Abraham, but to all those who are his sons in faith.

“He [the Word] was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Something To Smell, Something To Read Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2010

In this sermon we learn how important it is for us to accurately reflect Christ, and that the power to do so comes only from God.

Introduction: A. Some smells are very pleasant and very pleasing, and some are not. B. Reader’s Digest carried this funny quip: 1. One day a woman was filling up her car at a gas station, when she accidentally spilled gasoline on her shirt. 2. When she went inside to pay, she noticed that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Moments: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES DEALING WITH THE SPECIAL WAYS THAT GOD ACTS IN OUR LIVES THAT LEAVES NO DOUBT THAT ONLY GOD COULD ACT IN THESE WAYS.

GOD MOMENTS (EXODUS 13:1-10) INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE AWESOME POWER OF TIME? OFTEN WE TAKE MOMENTS FOR GRANTED, BUT SOME MOMENTS CAN BE LIFE TRANSFORMING. TAKE JAMES CAMERON FOR EXAMPLE. IT WAS AN AVERAGE NIGHT IN MARION, INDIANA IN 1930. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, NO AVERAGE NIGHTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010

God’s extreme grace is available to each of us, but can only be received by a heart that is exposed and open before Him.

Extreme Grace Hebrews 4:12-16 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering 9/11

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 3, 2011

In this message, I want us to look back, to look around, and to look up, because looking up is our only hope.

INTRO.- WHO SAID THESE WORDS? “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” II Corinthians 4:8 ILL.- (From a news release by DeMoss News) In a summer filled with superhero movies, Americans are confusing Captain America’s messages of triumph with quotes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Ears Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 22, 2012

In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. 1. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. “Wow, that’s quite a range,” said the customer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aren’t You Forgetting Something?

Contributed by Kayode Adeel on Dec 29, 2013

The only story of the young adult / teenage Jesus recorded in Luke 2:40-52 presents some lessons to us all.

Aren’t You Forgetting Something? Luke 2:40-52 Illustration Many of us have watched the one or more of the Home Alone films. Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film. The film stars Kevin, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014

Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 7, 2013

We are not only saved by faith, we are comforted by faith, motivated by faith, and anticipate God’s glorious presence by faith.

Comfort My People (Isaiah 40:1-5) 1. My view: one Isaiah, this written before 680 BC. 2. Many of our most important NT teachings find their origin in these chapters. 3. Isaiah’s times [Rise of Assyria] 4. The first part of Isaiah has a variety of themes, but heavy on judgment. 5. Latter part ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wait Of The Spirit

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would God Be Willing To Forgive Someone Who Has Done What I Have?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2013

Jesus is not only willing to forgive us - He is willing to make us clean. How do I experience that in my life?

OUR DOUBT: Why would God forgive someone who has done what I have? - Mathew 8:2 – “if you are willing” - Acts 5:31; Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9. - We doubt that God would be willing to forgive us. - We struggle to believe that God would be willing to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013

Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Intimate Value Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Share The Word To Dogs And Swines

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014

To show that we need to redeem the time because the days are evil, we need to share only to people who need the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you waste your time sharing the WORD to scorners, mockers and scoffers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to redeem the time because the days are evil, we need to share only to people who need the LORD. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal