Sermons on Because:

Why I Love The Church

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Aug 6, 2005

I love the church because...

Why I love the Church Matthew 16:15-18 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 2, 2017

Death Came Because of Sin

Introduction A. Man Was Created to Live (1) Man became a living soul (Gen 2:7) (2) He was created for unbroken fellowship with God. B. Death Came Because of Sin (1) This was the one restriction in a perfect place (Gen. 3:3) (2) Disobedience brought death (Rom. 5:12-14) Body A. Death Is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 5, 2014

Dear Christian, how much grief befalls us because we fail to listen to the Word of God? Because we fail to RECOGNIZE the counsel of ungodly? Because we fail to AVOID areas and thoughts that lead us to sin? Because we think LIGHTLY of sin.

The process: Ungodliness leads to sin, and sin leads to making a mock at sin. The idea: To start with walking in counsel that is ungodly leads to opening yourself up to outright sin, which in turn leads to feeling comfortable with it and where we eventually become numb to it and begin to laugh at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2006

We are here not because we are strong enough, but because God is strong enough. Therefore, we need not be afraid.

Don’t Be Afraid Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:16-30 February 26, 2006 There was this old mule that was owned by a Quaker farmer. This was the most stubborn animal that God ever created. The farmer couldn’t get this mule to do anything. He coaxed, cajoled, and even pleaded with this animal, with no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Valuable Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus is the priceless shepherd because of our needs, and we can go to Him because of His passion for us.

Key verse, 11. 1. His Diety: "I am", the old testament name for God. 2. His Desirability: "Good", (Kalos) beautiful, good, virtuous, valuable. 3. His Dedication: "Shepherd", (Not an easy life. Difficult, lonely, and painful suffering). I. The Danger: He gives His life for His sheep. (11-13) * A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Resurrection

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

We know that Jesus went to the cross because of love, he also rose from the grave because of love.

Love Resurrection Easter 2006 John 20-21 We tell our kids it’s wrong, but really we love to gloat when we win. We have to spike the ball and do the dance when we get the touchdown. We need to tell the other team we are the winner and they are the loser. We win at cards and we have to put ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is Jesus Christ A Riddle? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 18, 2013

There are no riddles with Christ because He will always tell the truth and no one can outsmart Jesus because He is God!

Let’s start with some fun; many of you will recognize them right away, so if that is you, please don’t answer. What is it?? A box without hinges, key, or lid; Yet golden treasure inside is hid. [An egg] What has roots as nobody sees, Is taller than trees, Up, up it goes, And yet never grows? [A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only Human Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

Paul tells the Corinth believers that they are not ready for solid food, not because their digestion system has not developed but because of attitude.

Introduction It would be good to review for a moment the discussion of the book so far. Paul is concerned about divisions in the church. The Corinth saints have begun to form parties, or at least identify themselves, under the names of church leaders. Chapter 1, verse 17, reveals what is at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Be Sure?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 8, 2009

❶ Because of the Blood of the Lamb - v.6-7, 22 ❷ Because of the Promise of God - v.13 ❸ Because of the Act of Faith - Slaying the lamb - Taking the blood - Applying the blood

- First Sunday in October is the “Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem” - Why because of various events of the Jewish people Dates for 2009 Rosh Hashanah - Sept 19 - Means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Yom Kippur - Sept 27 “Day Atonement,” - For sins between man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Breathing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2018

If you want to defeat discouragement, remember Jesus and pray in faith, because you are forgiven; persevere with hope, because God is faithful; and provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming soon!

On April 24, 1997, Alec Holden of Great Britain turned 90. On that day, he placed the equivalent of a $200 bet in British pounds that he would live to be a hundred. A betting company had placed Holden’s odds at 250 to 1; so on April 24, 2007, when he turned a hundred, he collected on his bet the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Marriage And The Jesus Follower - Changing Who You Are Is Necessary Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

Followers of Jesus are affirmed by God because of who Jesus is, not because of who we are as an individual. God never accepts us for who we are, He accepts us because as followers of His Son, we are who we are because of Jesus. And God accepts Jesus.

Hebrews 13:4 "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." Our goal as followers including those of us who are married is to remain faithful. We started the series on Marriage and the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Your Name Be The Glory

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 17, 2013

The Psalmist tells us why we give glory to God alone. 1- Because God is loving and faithful 2- Because God is the one true God 3- Because God remembers and blesses

INTRO.- ILL. - At the conclusion of the sermon, the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary to greet the minister. As one of them left, he shook the minister's hand, thanked him for the sermon and said, "Thanks for the message, Reverend. You know, you must be smarter than Einstein." Beaming with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Reasons To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006

Praise the Lord! 1. because He is our salvation (vs. 1-3). 2. because He is our strength (vs. 2). 3. because He is our song (vs. 2-6).

Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006) BACKGROUND: *This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Savior And Lord

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 19, 2014

By his sacrifice of himself, Jesus has proven his love for us. And because of that we worship him. We acknowledge him as Savior and Lord not because we have to but because we want to!

Do you remember the story of the emperor’s clothes? If I am recalling it right, someone persuaded the emperor to buy a suit of clothes that only people with the most exquisite taste in fashion could see. Of course, the emperor could not see the clothes, nor could anyone else – because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed