Sermons on If Only:

The Blackout

Contributed by Bret Bone on Feb 26, 2013

As we will all soon find out...many times in life...situations happen to us that drastically change not only our future... but all those around us as well? As I read from Acts...Chapter 9:1... We’ll see why this event is important to everyone this mor

Video… Drenched Welcome Slide#1 Who all watched the super bowl last Sunday night? Even though my 49ers did get beat...it was a great football game…and it was one that will be remembered for many years. As painful as it is for me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Faith To See Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2014

When Jesus heals a woman's daughter who was possessed, and a man who was deaf and mute, He displays to us how He can meet us right where we have a need as well. However, this can only happen IF we will seek Him out in the same way through faith!

Faith to See Jesus Mark 7:24-37 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In A Bowing World

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2012

Only 3 Hebrews stood when the whole world bowed. Likewise, we Christians found ourselves on the losing end of the culture war in America. Same-sex marriage, abortion, & marijuana won. Do we throw up our hands and say, "There's no use fighting it?" No! We

STANDING IN A BOWING WORLD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Who’s Really Smarter? 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber puts a dollar bill in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 21, 2013

The living hope of the new birth springs not only from believers¡¯ future inheritance & present joy but also out of their faith in God¡¯s written Word. Here Peter examines the Great Hope of Eternal Salvation from the viewpoint of 4 divine agents involved wi

1 PETER 1: 10-12 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HOPE OF ETERNAL SALVATION [Matthew 13: 16-17 / 2 Peter 1:20-21] The story began one summer's day toward the end of the nineteenth century when an English city boy was on A VISIT TO RURAL SCOTLAND. That afternoon the boy went swimming in a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Through In The Towel

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 29, 2014

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to throw in the towel? It means to quit or to give up. Have you ever felt like your situation was so hopeless that the only thing you could possibly do was quit and never look back?

(I preached this message with a towel over my shouder) Prayer: Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. EXPL:Job justifies his complaints. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Chickens Or An Eagles, Worthy Or Unworthy, Condemned Or Destined?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 29, 2016

Who we are depends on who we listen to tells who we are. We are used to hearing criticism from our friends, our bosses, the state, and our enemies. Who should we listen to? Well none of them, only person who the Lord says we are.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd September 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal

The God Of The Bush Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2017

God's most important O.T. name was spoken by God Himself from a bush on fire. It reveals not only who and what He is, but is His covenant-keeping name. Eight other names are appended onto His covenant name, giving a rich, deep reveal of what God is like!

THE GOD OF THE BUSH Ex. 3:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look at him. The third time, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living At The Wrong Address?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

The Bible tells us that there are only two addresses and they are so different you can easily tell them apart. But it seems strange to me that sometimes although you can easily tell them apart, God’s people end up living at the wrong address. So today we

Living at the Wrong Address? Jeremiah 17:5-6 Introduction: If I were to ask you where you live, I may get a variety of answers. Some may look at the big picture and say “I live in America.” Others may be looking at the big picture but not quite as big and say “I live in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Sound Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight from this passage we will learn what obedient membership looks like, as far as how we relate to each other, and how we should treat one another, which makes up a sound church, not only sound doctrinally, but also sound in how we teach, and what we

Will The True Church Arise Part 3 A Sound Church Titus 2:1-10 Introduction We began this series with the idea of learning what a biblical church looks like, then comparing the way we do church, and if there are any differences, then take steps to bring our church closer to the biblical mark. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Blessings

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I’ve Had Enough! Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something happened to send your entire world spinning out of c

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough!" Text: I King 19:1-15 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your life as the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011

God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

God declared a profound change would take place. In the Old Testament His Spirit had used only a few lives on a few occasions to make his will known… but a day was going to come when he would POUR OUT the working of his Spirit on all who receive Him.

Empowered by the Spirit Series: ROOTS (Acts) Brad Bailey – September 25, 2011 Intro : Today we are continuing in our series entitled “ROOTS” which is calling us to recapture the life and ministry of Jesus in us. We are seeking to hear through the Book of Acts… how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Form Of Doctrine

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish salvation can only be obtained after a person has obeyed from the heart: “That form of doctrine, which makes them free from their sin.” This lesson establishes that: “That form of doctrine;” includes our death to sin, our burial with Christ; in order to rise, in newness of life.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Form – Must be Obeyed from the Heart 2. The Form – Makes One Free from Sin 3. The Form – Makes Servants of Righteousness Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing: “That form of doctrine.” Paul writes the Romans regarding: “That form of doctrine;” or, Gr., ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Project 7

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 18, 2013

While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here today that ar

Video... Welcome to our Church Slide #1 Welcome... Prayer While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3