Sermons on Asking Why:

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we look at how and why Saul began to fall away from the Lord.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad September 21, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Giving

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 14, 2008

Why should we give? Because God has given us so much!

We have much to be thankful for: (1) Material wealth Probably most of us don’t consider ourselves wealthy, but consider this. According to a website called Global Rich List: • If your annual income is $20,000, you’re in the top 11.6% richest people in the world. • If your annual income is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Yes, It Really Is Really Real Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Considers the reality of Heaven - evidence of it, and why that affects the way we live now

(Show clip from BluefishTV – “Spiritual tots, Colonik’s got ‘em!”) Even if they’re unsure of it, most people want to believe in Heaven, and most people have some concept of it. TIME took a poll 10 years ago, and 81% of the people they surveyed said they believed in the existence of Heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Up With The Church

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009

WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

Scripture: James 5:20

Denomination: Other

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 31, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Consider The Wonder: Nostalgia And Narnia

Contributed by Kent Suter on Dec 6, 2005

Short sermon on the relationship between wonder, nostalgia and Narnia and why it is important to know that relationship.

CONSIDER THE WONDER: THOUGHTS ON NOSTALGIA BASED ON C.S. LEWIS’S NOVEL THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE © Kent Suter Cornerstone Bible Church: Lilburn, GA The Wonder of Nostalgia I can’t think of one person who doesn’t enjoy some sort of nostalgia in their walk through life. While some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right To Get Paid

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Strength To Stand - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Why is it some have joy and the strength of the Lord in their lives, while others don’t?

STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part One ~ The Armor of God There is something wonderful about becoming a Christian. The forgiveness of God is difficult for people to understand. That is, until they finally surrender their life completely to the Lord. To know first hand the saving Grace of God is life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Expensive Shampoo Wasted? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 16, 2017

Why is the story of the women pouring perfume on Jesus' head be told along with the Gospel of Salvation?

Let’s continue our worship of our Lord Jesus Christ by reading from the Gospel of Mark 14…. Read along with me v1-9……… As we had noted in the past, Scriptures explains Scriptures; and so, it is always good to see if other Gospels have the same story as the one we are studying…. Turn briefly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

“everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 11, 2013

Everybody wants to go to Heaven so why are so many people afraid to die?

“EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Who wants to go to heaven someday? A recent Christian book is entitled, “EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die”. There is a lot of truth in that title, but if we believe what was taught by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pots Of Meat

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

Why do people refuse to come to light? They are afraid if they would miss the pots of meat!

Pots of meat! Exodus 16:3’And the children of Israel said to them, "Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and when we ate bread to the full! For you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal