Stand Alone Sermons

January 4, 2013 by Jeff

Every now and then, Pastor Mark, one of our overseers, or a special guest speaker brings a message that doesn’t fit into any specific category or series. In order to make it easy for you to find them, we have put those unclassified standalone messages here. The most recent messages are at the bottom.

Most Recent Message in this Series

Stand Alone Sermons :: Mother's Day Observations

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

All Messages in this Series

Sourcebook for Revival (Romans)

This was the introductory message to Pastor Mark's series in Romans. However, since we no longer have the audio for any of the other messages in the series, we are posting it here under "Stand Alone S...

Celebrating God's Faithfulness

Pastor Mark: Earlier in my life, especially during my high school and college years, I lamented the fact that I did not have an attention grabbing testimony. Unlike many others to whom I loved to list...

THE VOCABULARY OF BAPTISM

Intro … This morning, as we stand on the front step (as it were) of a brand new year, I would draw your attention to the ‘other’ New Testament Ordinance – that is, the other ‘activity’ tha...

Commitment Sunday 2013

Intro … What an opportunity is ours each year to be brought to the threshold of something so profoundly significant - the opportunity to “Go On Record” concerning our Identification with Christ ...

Communion Service

Today for this Communion Meditation I would have us jump out of the Sermon on the Mount text though not really out of the Sermon on the Mount context and consider what I’m calling a “Communion C...

Palm Sunday Baptism

THREE KEY WORDS UNLOCK THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BELIEVERS BAPTISM BY IMMERSION … They are all suggested by our Key Scripture of the morning (Matt. 28:19-20) … “All authority in heaven and on earth...

20/20 Easter Vision

Those with 20/20 Easter Vision … See Beyond The Incredible HISTORICAL EVENT Though It Truly Was Absolutely Incredible. The TOMB was empty – Jesus’ BODY was gone – No DOUBT about that. Eith...

20/20 Communion Vision

Intro … Last Sunday’s message was titled: “20/20 Easter Vision” and in that message we noted that a full-fledged Easter Vision sees beyond the Historical and even the Theological aspects of Ch...

A HEALING DYNAMIC

Sometimes sin does in fact lead to actual physical sickness, sometimes it leads to relational sickness, almost always sin leads to emotional sickness and absolutely always sin leads to spiritual sickn...

Tribute To A Truly Christian Mom

Intro … On this Mother’s Day, it is my privilege to pay tribute to a truly Christian Mom … my own Mom – Sadie Mikels. Here’s a picture of her some taken some 60 years ago; I’m the little g...

Predictive Prophecy Past

For the next few minutes I am going to take a variation on the Lord's command to John and delve into the biblical area of predictive prophecy with you as we prepare our hearts to partake int the Lord'...

Predictive Prophecy Present and Future

Last week I spoke about predictive prophecy past and noted that the Bible is more the 20% prophetic and a great portion of that is predictive. It tells future events in detail. I noted that the p...

Predictive Prophecy Present and Future Pt. 2

Speaker: Joe Tribole (16)

The Gift God Most Desires

Intro … This morning we shift our attention away from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and instead focus it upon a very special Christmas Scripture found in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let’s...

Glowing With Expectation

Intro … “Glowing With Expectation” – that’s the title of the message this morning. The stimulus for that title and for this message has been the set of red candles that even now are making...

Invitation To An Easter Walk

Intro … Today as we begin a brief three-week break from our Ephesians Series, I’d like to invite you to ‘Take A Walk With Me’ … An Easter Walk, if you will. This ‘Walk’ will, of course,...

Celebration and Appehension

Intro … Today is the first day of Holy Week – an eight day period commemorating the final week of Jesus’ earthly life. Today is Palm Sunday – the day that Jesus entered into the City of J...

Trembling and Bewildered

Intro … Today we conclude our ‘Easter Walk’ as we accompany Mary Madalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome to the very tomb where Jesus’ body was laid late Friday afternoon. They will be ...

Lessons from Three Founding Fathers

Intro … This message today is dedicated especially to our Dads ... for the Fathers and the Grandfathers and the Great Grandfathers who make up our congregation this morning. God looks with particul...

When Jesus Shouts

The “rapture” of the church is a teaching which is to give encouragement (1Thess 4:18), to help you stand firm knowing that your labor (prayers, service, sacrifice) are not in vain (1 Corin 15:58)...

Communion Service October 5, 2014

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Christmas Eve Service 2014

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

One Beautiful Body Of Faith

Intro … On this “Once A Year Sunday”, this Sunday that we ‘give birth’ to the 2015 version of Sonlife Community Church, let me begin this little communion meditation by drawing your attenti...

Easter Sunday Communion Service

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various(23)

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE LEAVE A LEGACY

Intro … You know how it’s commonly said,“I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day”? Well, today that opportunity will be yours … Today you are going to ‘see’this sermon (at least ...

Remembering Don Grant

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

FIRSTFRUITS SUNDAY CELEBRATE AND ANTICIPATE

Intro … Today is the Sunday that for nearly 21 years we have referred to as ‘Firstfruits Sunday’ … It’s the first Sunday of the month – this month it’s nearly the very first day of the m...

BAPTISM SUNDAY A WONDROUS OCCASION

Intro … We have declared this day to be ‘Baptism Sunday’. The title of this morning’s message declares it to be a ‘Wondrous Occasion’. Indeed, it has been a wondrous occasion for nearly 2...

CALL HIS NAME JESUS HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE

Today in this brief ‘Communion Meditation’ on this Second Sunday in Advent and Firstfruits and Dedication Sunday, I want to draw your attention to an incredibly important Christmas Scripture. It�...

Don Grant Memorial Garden Dedication

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Christmas Eve Service 2015

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Going On Record

Intro ... The title of our meditation today in preparation for not only the communion service that is to come but for the ‘membership commitment moment’ that is here right now is ... “GOING ON R...

GOD AND GOVERNMENT A Biblical Framework

Intro … This morning, on this Independence Day weekend, as we find ourselves in the midst of yet another ‘Election Year,’ I would share with you this brief Communion Meditation: “God and Gover...

The King's Covenants

The Bible is an amazing book.The more I understand it, the more I understand that it not only contains: Life changing truth, history, poetry, narrative, humor, wisdom, guidance, prophecy, But also, th...

The Kings Covenants PT. 2

Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various(18)

Vote God's Values

Intro ... We stand this morning on the cusp of what I believe is the most important election of our lifetimes ... if not in the entire history of our nation. I believe the very fate of our nation co...

Live God's Values

Last week we declared and determined that we would ... VOTE GOD’S VALUES Today I ask you to declare and determine with me that we will ... LIVE GOD’S VALUES Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: ...

THE POWER OF THANKSGIVING

Intro ... On this Sunday before our national Thanksgiving Day, let me direct your attention right away to Today’s Key Scripture – It provides a key point of reference for us as we ‘Walk with P...

History's Most Important Mom

Intro ... Today, on this Mother's Day, I'd seek to focus our attention on the one the title of this message calls: "History's Most Important 'Mom'" I'm sure that there is no debate over who should hol...

A Fathers Day Message

Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various(24)

“Christmas – It’s A Family Affair” : Earth Invasion

Intro ... This morning we begin a brief Series of Advent Messages that I have entitled: “Christmas – It’s A Family Affair.” Now before you begin to imagine cups of hot chocolate with the famil...

The Father's Role

Intro ... This morning we continue in a brief Advent Series that I’ve entitled: “Christmas: It’s A Family Affair.” Now the ‘Family’ whose ‘Christmas Affair’we are focusing on is the �...

CHRISTMAS: IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR: The Son's Role

Intro ... This morning we continue in an Advent Series I’ve entitled: “Christmas: It’s A Family Affair.” Now the ‘Family’ whose ‘Christmas Affair’ we are focusing on is the ‘Heavenly...

Christmas Eve Service 2017

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

The Spirit's Role

See how you can help with a very Special Mission at the end. Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Put It All Together

This morning as we conclude this brief Advent Series, I would share with you three summarizing observations concerning the Heavenly Family’s Involvement and then end with a Final Thot that will hope...

Complete Salvation

Jesus Christ left the glories of heaven and worked his way to the horrors of Calvary’s Cross so that members of Adam’s fallen sinful race might experience COMPLETE SALVATION ... So, what makes ‘...

THE BELIEVER’S ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE

Intro ... What a day – a Firstfruits - Easter Sunday – a day to gather (as it were) around the Lord’s Table with our newly Resurrected Lord Jesus! Every meal the disciples shared with Jesus fo...

Father's Day 6-17-2018

Fathers are one half of parenthood's one-two punch. The three key insights on parenthood: 1. The Purpose of Parenthood. 2. The Process of Parenthood 3. The Prospect of Parenthood Great victories a...

Prayers For America [4th of July]

This 'Fourth of July' sermon asks the question 'what nation is there so great?' America is a unique nation. Pastor Mark's key concept answers what America is. Mark's key observation is how God h...

Celebration and Consternation - Palm Sunday

Today's Palm Sunday Definition ... An unexpected moment of great CELEBRATION concluding a JOURNEY begun with great CONSTERNATION Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Mark 10:32-11:10

Stand Alone Sermons Part 02 :: RESURRECTION DAY RESPONSE

Easter Walk Series - Part Two Go with Pastor Mark Mikels on a journey with Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James and Salome to the very tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Speaker: Mark Mikels ::...

What's In A Name?

Lazarus ... God has Helped Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Luke 16:13-31

We Understand

Jesus' parables are integral to our understanding of how to live a Godly life in an unGodly world system. PLUS: Modern day parable of 'Two Cows' Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Matthew 13:2...

CONSIDERATIONS THAT BRING CLARITY

Joe Tribole - KEY CONCEPT ... With God, humility, trust and perseverance are ALWAYS REWARDED. Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons Part 55 :: When Tumults Arise

Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons Part 56 :: Rewards Most Wanted

Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Serving the Lord: A Slam Dunk

Speaker: Joe Tribole :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Christmas Eve 2021

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

The Holiest Week Ever

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Easter 2022 - Was Christ's Resurrection Necessary

Easter 2022 Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: The Heart of a Christian Mom

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: The Father's Heart

What does our Heavenly Father want for Father's Day? Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: A Grievous Wrong Corrected

Pastor Mark reflects on the significance of the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion in the US. Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Christmas Eve 2022

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons Part 06 :: Baptism

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons Part 07 :: Commitment Sunday 2024

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Identification and Celebration

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: It Matters More Than You Think

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various

Stand Alone Sermons :: Mother's Day Observations

Speaker: Mark Mikels :: Passage: Various