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  • If Coasters Could Talk

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 4,794 views

    This message was used to correspond with a Mother's Day gift from Family Seminars of Canada, Inc. of a set of two coasters with the scripture references on them that are referred to in the message. My sister, Rev. Connie Stewart, should be credited for t

    IF COASTERS COULD TALK Mother’s Day May 13, 2007 Key Text: 1 Peter 3:3 & 4 The title of the message today is: “If Coasters Could Talk.” I mentioned the other day to a lady, what my message title was for this morning and she said, “If my coasters could talk, I’d ...read more

  • How Could This Happen?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,944 views

    In light of the tragedy in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania the prevailing question seems to be "how could this happen?"

    In Tom Clancey?s great novel Debt of Honor his primary character, Jack Ryan, has become first the Vice President of our country and then later the President. He became President as a result of a terrorist attack on Washington D. C. Throughout most of the book a plot was working where at least some ...read more

  • It Could Happen To You Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    Part 7 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah reveals things that Isreal thought would not happen.

    It Could Happen to You Lamentations 4:1-22 I. Introduction A. Things That Could Never Happen 1. In the Sporting Realm a) The sub four minute mile – Roger Banister (1954) b) John L. Sullivan could not lose – Jim Corbett (1892) c) UCLA basketball championship run (7 straight) – N.C. State in ...read more

  • If The Tomb Could Talk

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 5, 2020
     | 3,616 views

    The story of Easter is a story that can be best told from the lips of the empty tomb.God emptied the tomb to fill our hearts.

    If The Tomb Could Talk Proverbs 30:15-16 “…... There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. (The grave is never satisfied) There has ...read more

  • If Leaves Could Talk

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,481 views

    Jesus uses his creation as a way to communicate Himself to the world. God uses other things to communicate to us as well.

    Children's Sermon "If Leaves Could Talk" Text: Psalm 19:1 Props: A bag of autumn leaves or a picture of autumn leaves Sermon Objective: Jesus uses his creation as a way to communicate Himself to the world. God uses other things to communicate to us as well. I have something in the treasure box ...read more

  • How Could This Happen

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    This is the funeral sermon for a 14 year old. This young man was "on fire" for Jesus Christ and this sermon celebrates that fact.

    Wednesday Morning July 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Funeral Service For Arturo “Spike” Castillo, Jr. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? John 14:1-6 Introduction: 1. This morning as we honor and celebrate the life of Arturo “Spike” Castillo Jr., many of us are asking the question, “How could ...read more

  • Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian life.

    It is not an unusual occurrence for someone to share with me that they are plagued, from time to time, with doubts about their salvation. Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian ...read more

  • What Are The Signs That Christ Could Return At Any Time?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,043 views

    what are the 3 major signs that Christ could return at any time

    What are the 3 major signs that Christ could return at any time, is it the economy, is it the middle east, or is it the price of energy? What are the three major signs that Christ could return at any time, (first, second, third) is a: 1. Lack of Answers. What are the 3 major signs ...read more

  • What Could Erode A Man's Assurance Of His Salvation

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,257 views

    Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God)

    Theme: What could erode a man’s assurance of his salvation. By: Nche Sam Takoh From I John 1:1-2, Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God). Walking in the light means confessing sin (I John 1:6; 2:2), obeying God’s commandments (I John ...read more

  • Six Steps Out Of Lack (Each Of The Six Could Be Part Of A Series.)

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024
     | 532 views

    The marriage feast at Cana would have been identified by lack. Except a handful of servants obeyed Christ, which changed empty to abundance.

    Eleven Precious Verses open the story. John 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the ...read more

  • What Is Salvation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,986 views

    People often ask, have you been saved? Do we even know what that means?

    What is salvation? How does it work? In Greek the word for Savior or Deliverer is s?t?? (soter) and so we call the study of salvation soteriology. The word save means to liberate, deliver or rescue. We must look at the context to understand what kind of salvation is being referred to. Temporal ...read more

  • The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

    Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

  • The Fire That Could Not Burn

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    The first part of a little child’s prayer goes something like this, "God is great, God is good." Do you find that easy to believe? Is God great and good? In every situation?

    THE FIRE THAT COULD NOT BURN SCRIPTURE: Daniel 3:27 INTRODUCTION The first part of a little child’s prayer goes something like this, "God is great, God is good." Do you find that easy to believe? Is God great and good? In every situation? You know, and I know, we all encounter the testing of our ...read more

  • "Could I Be A Pharisee?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    A sermon about learning to be authentic Chrisitians.

    Matthew 23:1-6, 13-15, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church in Rome: “You yourselves are our letter…known and read by everybody.” Today he might drop the ...read more

  • If Crosses Could Speak.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2021
     | 2,945 views

    The title of this mornings message is—If Crosses Could Speak. The fact is these three crosses on Golgotha’s Hill did speak.

    If Crosses Could Speak. Luke 23:39-43NKJV Visual illustration—Have 3 crosses on stage, with the middle cross draped with purple, but at the end overlap the middle cross with white. Through the criminals on the cross, we see that death exposes the human heart. At the climax of a lifetime’s ...read more