Sermons on Once:

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 7, 2007

Loneliness has been called the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status, or intelligence. Albert Einstein once said, “It is strange to be known so universally, and yet to be so lonely.”

Loneliness has been called the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status, or intelligence. Albert Einstein once said, “It is strange to be known so universally, and yet to be so lonely.” God made us for intimacy and companionship with others. Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Problem?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007

This is our second study in this series. God describes our problem, how we got there and what it does to us. Once we begin to understand the problem and how devastating it is, perhaps we will begin to appreciate the solution.

We came from God. We were made to be like God. (As we studied last week). So, what is the problem? Genesis, again, holds the answer. Chapter 3 tells the story. Everything God made was good, very good. But then things change. There was this tree and this serpent. God had put Adam and Eve in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Christianity

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”.

Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”. Sometimes I just enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah Storms Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 8, 2006

This is part 5 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Jonah storms are storms of our own making. Find out what causes these storms and how to prevent them and even stop them once they are started.

Surviving the Storms of Life Jonah Storms Jonah 1:1-17 Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the storms of life and how to survive and even thrive in the midst of them. We have walked through spring showers, thunderstorms, and even category 5 hurricanes. Today I want to finish this ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Restore Us, O Lord God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

This text is a prayer of desperation! It is the prayer of people who were once used to having God’s presence and God’s power – that power being long absent and sorely missed. It is the prayer of one out of touch with God.

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Heartbroken For Humanity

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path.

Heartbroken for Humanity Introduction: Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path. I hate ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Rock Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

As a kid, we loved nicknames. It meant acceptance, identity. Once playing baseball, someone called me, "Slugger." Thrilling. What must it feel like to have the Lord give you a name? Fulfill your potential.

A Man Called Peter John 1:40-42 Intro. Opening day of the 1954 baseball season. A rookie named Jim Greengrass put on a stellar performance. With a made for baseball name, he went 3 for 4 with a couple of extra-base hits. Another rookie started that day also. Didn’t do so well. Struck out 4 times, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil In Disguise

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 20, 2004

Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see this clearly in the character of a fellow named Bar

THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE A Look At Those Who Thwart the Ministry of the Saints! INTRODUCTION: Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Without Christ

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2013

I believe that we all understand that along with the rest of the world, we were once WITHOUT CHRIST. There’s no way I can describe for you the great misery that lies in those two words.

4-9-04 Title: WITHOUT CHRIST Text: “WITHOUT CHRIST." (Ephesians 2:12) Introduction: I want to use two words from Ephesians 2:12 and that will be our text. The verse says, “That at that time ye were WITHOUT CHRIST, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

This Marriage Thing!

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 13, 2013

Someone once told me that if you're single you're incomplete but when you get married you're finished! If you happen to get married to the wrong woman you're completely finished!

This Marriage Thing! Holy Ghost Ephesians 5:22-33 Someone once told me that if you're single you're incomplete but when you get married you're finished! If you happen to get married to the wrong woman you're completely finished! Lol.. Funny as it sounds there's an element of truth in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Word For The Diligent Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2012

The words diligence and industry do not carry as positive a connotation in our society as they once did. But the Bible exalts those that work over the "leisure-holics," and those who work with diligence over those who work with negligence.

PROVERBS 10: 1-5 A GOOD WORD FOR THE DILIGENT [Proverbs 6:6-11] The subscription stated as "The Proverbs of Solomon" informs us that we have come to a new portion of the book. The first nine chapters have set forth beautifully in what has been mainly connected discourse concerning the nature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing The Treasures Of The Midnight Series

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013

Just as treasures are not found on the streets, so is wealth not discovered on the cashier's counter in a bank. Just as a whale is not found in a pond, so are riches not found on a Eatery's table. Join me once again, in this exploratory serial to unmask t

'O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!...' (Romans 11:33) 'So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.'(Proverbs 24:14) Every search is always a product of a need. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Of Abuse

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012

Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Giants At Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2015

This sermon deals with all of our vocations as being callings from God. It deals with the reality that the giants we face in life and at work are not all that they seem to be once we get up close. It is the final message in the transformation series.

FACING GIANTS IN LIFE & WORK 50 Days of Transformation– Part 7 (Your Career) Pastor Rick April 19, 2015 Exodus 35:30-35 I Samuel 16 This sermon is my variation of the sermon from Rick Warren in the 50 days of Transformation Series. Some of the background information on David and Goliath is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed