Sermons on Asking Why:

God... Where Were You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21, John 11:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Have Confidence Before God Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 5, 2007

God’s precious promises will not fall on us automatically. We have to know the will of God before we can even ask for them. We have to ask in line with His will. God’s Word is God’s will...

-- New Revised Standard Hebrews 10:35 Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. In the 1st lesson we talked about what confidence was, and the commands that God gave us in His Word in order to walk in confidence before Him. Confidence is another way of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Blessings Wisdom Gives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2019

There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. Here are 7 wonderful blessings that can be found in Proverbs 4:5-9 and can be yours.

SEVEN BLESSINGS WISDOM GIVES! James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 4:5-9

Teach Me To Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019

I find it so interesting that the boys never ask Jesus teach us HOW TO PRAY? They asked Jesus TEACH US TO PRAY. If we are anemic in prayer all of our spiritual life will be anemic. Lord, teach us to pray.

TEACH ME TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We will never be any better in our public prayer life than we are in our public prayer life. If we are anemic and weak in prayer everything we do will be anemic. *WHAT MOTIVATES US TO PRAY? IS THE ONLY TIME WE PRAY WHEN WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Much Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Hunter Sperry on Apr 8, 2018

By the time you get done preaching this sermon the audience should be asking there selves the question, how much you I love him? God is asking his children like he did Peter that day, lovest thou me?

* Jacob worked for Laban to receive Rachel to be his wife, but after the seven years we're up, Laban deceived him and gave him Leah. Then the love that he had for Rachel made him work seven more years. {Genesis 29:14-19} * Amnon loved his sister Tamar and wanted to be with her, but when she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 14, 2020

Has anyone ever asked you what it means to be born again? Has anyone ever asked you what it means to be saved? Today we are going to answer those questions in our first message of the series “Foundations of Faith”.

John 3:1-10 • Has anyone ever asked you what it means to be born again? • Has anyone ever asked you what it means to be saved? • Today we are going to answer those questions in our first message of the series “Foundations of Faith”. I. You Must be Born Again A. Nicodemus came to Jesus under ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:20, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Twenty Reasons Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

This sermon give us good reasons why not to sin.

TWENTY REASONS NOT TO SIN Part1 Coming Clean Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman Why is it that we fall into the same traps over and over again? Why is it that we believe the same lies long after they have been exposed? Why is it that we make a habit of doing wrong even when we desire what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escaping Temptation

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

Explaining why temptation comes and how to cope with it.

PP2010-30 DATE ESCAPING TEMPTATION! 1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; . (KJV) Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Of Unthankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Why is our society and the church so proned to be unthankful?

A SPIRIT OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. Matthew 6:33 is the Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and these things shall BE ADDED unto you. Gal. 6:9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:33, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memory And Identity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2025

Why was God not pleased with most of His redeemed people?

Third Sunday in Lent 2025 The richness of today’s Scripture readings makes it important for all of us, preacher and congregation, to take time during the week to reflect on the many messages God is sharing with us, His people, as we finish the first half of the Lenten season. If we pay close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 1 Corinthians 10:10-12, Psalm 103:1-4, Psalm 103:6-8, Psalm 103:11, Exodus 3:1-8, Exodus 3:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

How Long, O Lord?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 17, 2001

In our times of despair, we are like David and ask "How long, O Lord, how long!"

First Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Psalm 13 How Long, O Lord? Have you ever been in a bad situation, everything seemed to be mounting up against you and you wondered how long will this last? Maybe it was an illness, maybe it was a loved one who was dying, maybe a career that was being cut short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other

A Marriage Not Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 21, 2007

To show why an unequal yoke in marriage is ill advised.

The Unequal Yoke “A Marriage Never Made In Heaven” Aim: To show the problems related to the unequal yoke in marriage, and to give guidelines in choosing a mate. Text: 2Corinthians 6:14 cf. Nehemiah 13:23-29 Introduction: The Word of God plainly declares that a child of God is not to be united in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

Why are some of us spared during natural disasters while others seem to have so much loss? Why does God bless us and not others?

Though I grew up on the Texas Gulf coast, and lived here most of my life, except when I was in the Navy and the first 12 years I was in the ministry, this was the first time that I evacuated for a hurricane and it actually hit, leaving real impact close to where I lived. Living in Houston and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Methodist