Sermons on Asking Why:

24:6 The Why Of Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2007

What did Jesus mean when he said that the law would not pass away?

The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behaviour. And when we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

I guess my dad summed it up pretty simply. In fact, I was taken back at his statement. He said,“You know how I would answer that question, why I should be baptized? Because the Bible says to do it.”

Why Should I Be Baptized? Introduction: Last week we took a look at several facts concerning Biblical baptism. Just a recap: The Authority = In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit The Method = 5 requirements o Water o Much water o Going to the water o Going down into the water o Coming up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is Church So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009

God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Why We Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

A basic introduction to the reasons we hold the Triune nature of God to be a basic tenet of faith.

Why We Believe In The Trinity 2 Corinthians 13:14 A little boy digs a hole on the beach. He runs to the water, fills a bucket, runs back and pours it into the hole. His mother asks, “ Son, what are you trying to do?” He proudly replied, “I’m going to pour the whole ocean into this hole.” That’s you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Generous Christian?

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver

Introduction Key point: We’re often told we "should" do something without being told "why" (i.e. we "should" read our Bible every day and we "should" give to God). This message will give everyone (regardless of their financial circumstances) 5 REASONS "WHY" to faithfully give to God’s work based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Following Jesus?

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 11, 2006

The Bible says that multitudes followed Jesus. People followed Jesus for different reasons. The same is true today.

Why Are You Following Jesus? Text: Matt. 4:23-24 "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, healing all manner of sickness among the people ... "And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Pray?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer.

WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? Luke 11:1-13 INTRO: Prayer is the universal language of religion. In every age, on every continent, in every religion, people have prayed. Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer. Prayerlessness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Some Folks Will Not Be Saved

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

There are a lot of people listening that will never be saved for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to be saved someday, so they keep putting it off for the time being until finally their time has run out.

WHY SOME FOLK WON’T GET SAVED: Acts 24:24- 25 There are a lot of people listening to this broadcast right now that are saved, but I also realize that there are a lot of people listening that are not, and many that never will be for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Heathen Rage?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

The Heathen rage in rebellion to the Lord Jesus

PS. 2:1-10 Why Do the Heathen Rage? 3-1-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about all this terrorists madness that we see on every hand. Its not just here in our country, but there’s an every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around the world. And according to Gods ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

That Is Why You Fail Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 29, 2015

Part two of this series focuses on who we speak words to (gossiping) and whom we allow to speak words into us - remembering that speaking life and death is not about being a Christian, but about the power of words.

That Is Why You Fail Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 17:14-21; James 3:5; Numbers 13:25-14:25 Introduction This is part two of my series, “That Is Why You Fail.” If you recall from part one of this series, I shared with you that the words we speak share with others what is on the inside ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Need Wisdom Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 2, 2014

Wisdom is helpful. But what is it? How do we get it? Check out Moses...

“Soul Talk: Why I Need Wisdom” Ps. 90 Wisdom is helpful. The new pastor’s family was given a pie, baked by a member of the congregation, who was a poor cook. The pie was inedible so the family threw it in the garbage. Now the pastor needed wisdom – how could he thank the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear Not! Why Not?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2010

Many of us may be fearful or even afraid of the future and what it holds for us ... God’s Word continually reiterates “FEAR NOT” which is a commandment and also gives us the reasons to fear not …

Opening illustration: Columnist George Cantor told how he dealt with a childhood fear. Almost every night he would wake up in the darkness and imagine scary creatures lurking outside his room. Often he would be too scared to go back to sleep. Sometimes he would go and lie down by his parents’ ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 16, 2008

DO you think that people in general are more or less thankful these days? What does the Bible have to say about our attitude of gratitude?

Why should I be Thankful? Thanksgiving Sunday, 2008 You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. The "Gravy Boat" your wife set out was a real 12’ boat! You receive a Sumo Wrestler application in your e-mail. Tuesday, you set ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist