Sermons on Only Believe:

Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Stronghold Of Love Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love is a stronghold in our lives.

We are continuing our look at the stronghold of God. Often when a series of messages is preached we have the tendency to see them merely as individual messages and lose the intended emphasis. So I want to refresh your heart and mind as to why we ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

When All Seems Hopeless

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job shows us how great our suffering can be and how we are able to process it.

Introductory Considerations 1. I felt trapped. "Was there any way out of my situation?" I was tired and discouraged. People were depending on me but I had nothing more to give to them. When I tried to share my pain some people offered a quick word of comfort but they really did not have the time ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other

Pride Before A Fall

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 28, 2001

God’s ways turn the world on its head

Field Dalling 02-09-01 Luke 14:1 and 7-11 Pride before a Fall Story: John Wesley and George Whitefield - the two great preachers of the 18th Century Evangelical Revival - were both great men of God. Sadly having been great friends at Oxford, they fell out over the Arminian/Calvinist debate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Anglican

Mountain Faith

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 20, 2006

A sermon for Transfiguratiion Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Mark 9:2-9 "Mountain Faith" 2* And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, 3* and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Enduring The Race

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Feb 22, 2006

The writer of the letter to the Hebrews compares our faith walk to a race that is to be run with perseverance. This not one of those races you may have run at an elementary school field day, You know the ones where everyone got a medal even if they ran th

Enduring for the Gold Hebrews 12: 1-3 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mass Destruction

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006

As a part of Gods judgment against a sinful world many natural disastors will take place that will cause much sorrow on earth. Gods intent is for repentence, but will man listen?

The entire rest of the judgments on earth are contained underneath the seventh seal to the Lamb’s scroll. We are going to see seven trumpets blast, seven plagues, and seven bowls poured out - all under this one seal. After this, God’s judgment of the earth and its king will be complete - but there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David's Prayer Life

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006

Sometimes we need to pattern ourselves after other great men. What made David great was not his warrior tactics, his position or his name. It was his prayer life.

David’s Prayer Life Acts 1:13-14 When people refer to Pentecost and the first church, many times they get so tangled up with the results instead of focusing on the actual application that it took to get to the results of Pentecost. Never forget, verse 14 tells you why they were able to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 13, 2006

Through the hands of Jesus, we see his caring, healing, love, compassion, and blessing. We are safe in his hands. My hope is that the world is safe in our hands.

The Hands of Christ Luke 24:50-53 March 12, 2006 Hands tell us so much about a person. Toni loves to tell the story of her grandfather’s hands. When she was a little girl, he would take her ice fishing during the winter. When they were back at home, she remembers that he would take her socks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

Raging Wildfires Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006

We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dreaming Big!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2006

Through out the 66 books of the Bible we read time and time again stories that increase and Stretch our faith as we become obedient. In return we begin to dream big!

Dreaming Big! Text: Luke 5: 1-4 Life is full of lessons; lessons come several ways. Object lessons seem to be very effective in my opinion. Jesus is teaching the multitudes probably a message on trust or faith, and then Jesus spots Peter and the other disciples, so He decides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness

God's Love Part 4: Finding God's Love In The Birth Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

God’s Love in the wise seeking Jesus

As we journey into the New Testament and once again look at God’s Love, we will begin looking at Jesus and His life. God’s Love has been expressed throughout the Bible with the opportunity of sacrificing and atoning for man’s sin. Jesus, the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, is the perfect example of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist