Sermons on Asking God Why:

Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002

When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Paul Was Not Afraid To Face And Eternity

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 27, 2007

why Paul was not afraid to die

Why Paul was not afraid to face and eternity? Acts 21:10-13 The Apostle Paul is on his way to Jerusalem and tarries in Caesarea for a few days with Phillip. While he is there, the events of our text take place. Note: The deterring sign (10-11) Agabus comes down and binds himself with Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Wanted To Send Timothy

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 25, 2025

The Apostle Paul says that most people—even all except Timothy—are only concerned with their own affairs, not with the interests of Christ. The work of Christ is, in fact, to truly love and care for fellow believers.

Why Paul Wanted to Send Timothy Philippians 2:19–24 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

"have Faith!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2023

Today would be an amazing day to start your own journey of faith. People may ask, why believe. But why not? We have all the evidence we need. Claim it today!

“Have Faith!” Hebrews 11 So, what’s Christmas really all about? It is about learning to wait. The prophets spoke of the coming of Christ yet there was a very long waiting period. Seven hundred years after the prophets spoke – Jesus was born. Most of us don’t want to even wait 7 minutes for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Sign Up?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002

This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Make The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010

A user-friendly explanation of the important biblical truths that the Sign of the Cross symbolises.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:5, Romans 3:22, Genesis 1:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Equipping Of The Saints

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Usually, each Sunday, I ask two questions, but today there are a few more questions: Why are you here today? Not here @ CPC, but here on earth? Why were you given this day?

Here’s what I believe: Because as Christians, God’s not done with you yet. Now, if you haven’t accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, we’ll visit about that a bit later. Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question in a different form- Do I have a calling? Am I fulfilling my calling? What are my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 13:8

Quiet Time: Why It Is Important To A Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2012

A sermon for Father's Day on the importance of men to seek the Lord every day through a quiet time of Bible mediation and prayer

Introduction: It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. WBTU: In our Christian culture we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus wants us to know he is coming back!

I’d like for you to venture back w/ me this morning to those minutes, hours and days just prior to the resurrection of our Lord. What was it like & what were those who loved Jesus feeling? He had, after all just been killed in a most gruesome fashion: hanging on a cross. It was now their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living In A God-Blessed Nation

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines how our nation has been built and blessed by God and why I have no problem with patriotic services in the church.

LIVING IN A GOD BLESSED-NATION This past week we celebrated the birthday of our country. I guess because of that, I have received 2 articles in the past week that I strongly disagreed with. The first was talking about how upsetting patriotic services were for some when they are held in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2025

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I here? Why this situation? Why now?” Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. But in every season, God is present.

Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word which speaks life, hope, and truth. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open the Scriptures today, open our hearts to understand Your will and to walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17, John 21:22, Philippians 4:12, Psalm 13:6, Romans 11:33-34, 2 Samuel 22:33-34, Psalm 18:32-33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friend Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

The FOG is a fraternity whose presiding officer is a man named Abraham. I am talking about the Friends of God. James 2:23 says Abraham was called the friend of God. The phrase is also found in II Chr 20:7 and Is 41:8. Why was Abraham called the friend

May 29, 1994 - AM THE FRIEND OF GOD (Genesis: Abraham) INTRO: (1) There is a political fraternity currently referred to as the FOB or Friends Of Bill. The reference, of course, is to the affiliates of President Bill Clinton. Today I want to increase enrollment in the FOG. I want us to think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

"worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021

Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Titus 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational