Sermons on Because:

Because He Lives, I Can Face Today Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2012

You are not defined by your house, your car, your job, your education, or your credit score! You are defined by how you invested moments in the lives of others! How will someone define you because of your investment of today?

Because He Lives I Can Face Today! John 20:29 John 20:29 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Living Easter Everyday, living each day like Jesus is alive, changes everything! Easter can even change how ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

We Follow Him Because He Loves Us

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012

What is the most amazing component of this shepherd sheep picture? The love of the shepherd!

John 10:11-18 This week in chapel we are going to be looking that picture of Jesus being the Good Shepherd, and you and me being his sheep. I'm going to read from John chapter 10. Last month I asked students to give me their opinions on this section of the Bible - what part is most meaningful? I'd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

We Follow Him Because He Knows Us

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012

What a miracle, that Jesus loves us, even though he knows our every thought.

Tuesday Chapel: We Follow Him because He Knows Us John 10:14 "I am the Good Shepherd. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me." Why is facebook such a popular website? Every week it's in the top 3 for websites visited, along with google and youtube. Why do people like facebook so much - what's so ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Just Because You Are In Line With God's Ultumate Plan

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 4, 2018

Beloved, just stay in the Jesus zone, follow Jesus always and be in line with His plan for you

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE IN LINE WITH GOD'S ULTUMATE PLAN Acts 23:12-24 King James Version (KJV) 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Peace With Jesus – Because He Became A Man Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A look at how personal the rescue mission of the incarnation is. A reminder that Jesus becoming flesh means He relates to us completely

You know the Christmas story. He was with God in the beginning. He was God. Through Him, all things were made. Jesus was there. The angels, also there, watched and shouted for joy as the Almighty, 3-in-1, spoke the physical realm into existence out of nothing, all for His glory and pleasure; a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crying Out Because We’ve Sinned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2016

Would we cry out to God to confess that we have sinned and He is just? Sometimes it is appropriate to cry out as a community for God’s mercy. The Israelite's knew enough to cry out to God for mercy … can’t we?

Crying out because we’ve sinned Nehemiah 9:1-37 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed a great celebration happening in the city -- The people gather to have the Law read; and they are convicted of their sin -- ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“because The Enemy Has Said…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

The devil loves to boast, to brag. God however, is jealous for His Name and reputation.In our passage tonight we see to what lengths God will go to short-circuit the enemy from a victory.

“BECAUSE THE ENEMY HAS SAID…” 1 Kgs. 20:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Strong 2: Because His Grace Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020

God’s grace is always sufficient because He is all powerful and His grace is everlasting. Nothing can match God’s power. Portions derived from outline and notes on Church Edge, and also some material was derived from the message “When I Am Weak”, submitted to Sermon Central by Kenneth Sauer

Today, we’re beginning our second message in our series, “Jesus Strong.” Last week, the message was, “Jesus Strong: Because You’re Not Strong Enough.” Today, I’ve entitled the message, “Jesus strong: Because His Grace is.” Our text will be 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. You can go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Joy In The Lord: "because Of Christ"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jun 20, 2025

The secret to joy in the Lord lies in two truths: living out the purpose for which Jesus died—so that we may enjoy abundant life—and making the pursuit of knowing Jesus our highest priority

The Secret of Joy in the Lord: "Because of Christ" (Philippians 3:7-11) 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Philippians 3:2, John 10:10-11, John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Offended Because Of Me Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Jun 20, 2024

Sometimes life doesn't always go as we plan. We sometimes think that when we're serving God life is going to be a flower bed of ease and we soon learn that life is not a bed of flowers but a bed of roses with thorns in it, but God still has a plan

BLESSED ARE THOSES WHO ARE NOT OFFENDED BECAUSE OF ME---MATTHEW 11 VS 2-6 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6, Ephesians 4:2

The Secret Of Joy In The Lord: "because Of Christ"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 23, 2025

True joy in the Lord is found not in our achievements or credentials, but in knowing, gaining Christ, and considering all things loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus.

The Secret of Joy in the Lord: "Because of Christ" (Philippians 3:7–11) 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, John 10:10-11, John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Do! I Do! Because I Love You! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2002

“I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God.

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Thesis: “I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God. Introduction: Greetings, fellow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational