Sermons on Answerable:

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004

Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Put Yourself Above The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2010

What's permissible for me to do once I believe in Jesus Christ? The answer to that question is actually tied up in how Jesus wants to use you in spreading the gospel. Learn in this lesson how to put His love above your freedom.

As we begin chapter 8, Paul answers a second question the Corinthians posed. And for that I want to mention two things: 1. I want to go back to what I’ve said throughout this study. As believers in Jesus Christ we are first being transformed into the character of God (Rom 12:1 , 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Diagnosing Your Heartburn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2009

All of us get "heartburn" feelings over the questions "What is our world coming to?" and "What do I do with my life?". The risen Lord gives us better answers than we are able to develop on our own.

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road?" Every now and then, when you’re tired, or you’ve worked too hard, or there’s been a lot of stress ... every now and then, do you get a strange, tight feeling in the chest? Do you sometimes feel peculiar, a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forfeiting Our Forgiveness

Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 7, 2012

Is it possible to forfeit the forgiveness shown to us by Jesus Christ? The answer may surprise you! Time and again Scripture ties God's forgiveness to our willingness to forgive and by withholding from others what God so graciously extended to us, we are

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013

We as Christians have the truth found in the person of Jesus Christ. What is the problem in communicating that truth? Many people in our culture and world today don't even know the question to ask so that we can give the answer in Jesus.

Intro: As the new year approaches we need more than ever to know who we are and what we are supposed to be about. We know in the great commandment we are told to Love God with every fiber of our being, and love each other with every fiber of our being. We also know in the Great Commission we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Need Water!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 14, 2011

When we give up on God, who can we turn to then? Who else but Jesus has the answer we need? Who else but Jesus has the words of eternal life? Who else but Jesus has the power to forgive?

Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go Under The House! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 10, 2011

What do you rely on for how you behave? That might seem like a simple question but who and what influences you can mean the difference between relying on your own abilities or falling on the grace of Jesus. The answer is simple: die!

We start out so well. We come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah and we’re filled with excitement and that “first love” feeling. Once the realities of the flesh with dwell with and the world we dwell in begin to sink in—we face a fork in the road of our Christian maturity. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A World Condemned: Pt. 2. When God Says Enough. Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

God is a God of grace and mercy. He delights in pursuing sinners! What could make this God give up on a man and hand him over to his sin? Our text begins the answer to this question. A holy God must judge sin.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 5: When God Says "Enough" November 11, 2012 Romans 1:24-27 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Hear The Prayers Of The Unsaved?

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

I've had many people that are no more saved than the man in the moon tell me "I pray all the time!" Is this right? Can God hear the prayers of the unsaved? I'd say the answer is no...for the most part.

Can God Hear The Prayers Of The Unsaved? Back in April, I had the opportunity to witness to a young woman who was not saved. She had been influenced by different religions, including the Jehovah's Witnesses. I conveyed to her that to get to heaven, a person had to have a saving relationship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 17, 2014

What kind of power does God have? How is that power given to those that belong to Jesus? The answers may surprise you but in the end they will encourage you to give your life even more to the most powerful person who ever lived.

Paul has been telling the Ephesians about his prayers for them. Though he uses many words to say it, his real prayer is that they would be able to perceive in their minds three things: The hope of their calling The riches of their inheritance The “immeasurable greatness of His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good News Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 23, 2013

Let’s think about what Christmas is really all about and what it stands for. Let’s examine some key questions about Christ's birth and answer them from God’s Word.

The Good News Of Christmas Luke 2:8-17 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When you think about celebrating Christmas, what thought should come into your mind immediately? The thought should be, ìJesus!î 2. Yet there are thousands around this city and country who will celebrate Christmas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Praying In The Will Of God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2014

Will you pray that God’s will be done in your lives? Will you be willing to live lives that encounter God’s mercy and grace. Will you pray knowing that you are in a rhythm of pray that will be answered for it is prayed knowing that his kingdom will come.

Praying in the will of God. Last week we looked at whole idea of reflecting on the words of scripture using divine reading or lectio divina. The passage of scripture that I brought was a prayer that was in itself a response to God’s answering prayer. King David was lifted from the slippery ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Last Message Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 31, 2015

For the unsaved, Daniel means controversy. For those who know Jesus and love His revelation, Daniel means excitement, the thrill of knowing the future and our part in it. Part one: the man Daniel, an overview of his book., and an answer to some charges.

THE LAST MESSAGE of DANIEL OPENING COMMENTS Many have discovered and written of the following matters. I have even delved into Daniel a couple of times myself, and recorded those delvings. Often I have felt a bit of the awe and even the frustration which Daniel experienced . What does this mean? I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011

This sermon answers 5 questions: (1) What is forgiveness? (2) Why is forgiveness needed? (3 ) Who needs forgiveness? (4) How do I receive and give forgiveness? (5) What are the results of forgiveness having been received or extended?

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21 – 35 By: JB Hall Introduction: Central to salvation and the entire Christian life and experience is the issue of forgiveness. One who needs forgiveness is indebted and in bondage. The one who needs to forgive is also in bondage. This morning we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist