Sermons about Existential Question

John’s Question

Contributed by Dan Finch on Dec 25, 2010

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Everybody wants to be a winner and be on the winning team. John the baptizer was afraid that he was mistaken about Jesus because he saw him headed toward a cross. We are still a lot like John. Following Jesus is often not about winning.

It’s hard to be sure when you are in pain It’s easy to be confident when things are going well – when you are young, strong – LeBron James for instance, went on TV and had a whole show just to say that he was going to the Miami Heat. Look at me, look how confident I am. This is going to be great. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Life's Ultimate Question

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

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Help your listeners answer the ultimate question: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

What are your deepest hopes and hurts? Fondest dreams and desires? Frustrations and fears? Worries and anxieties? Will being here make any difference? Yes! The Living Christ is here! What do you really expect He can and will do for you? Spurgeon was right, " We have great needs, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Judge Or Not To Judge; That Is The Question

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2011

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“Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Passing judgment has a completely negative connotation to it. But there is such a big misunderstanding about this subject that

TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE; THAT IS THE QUESTION INTRODUCTION: “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. It’s like our trump card. Whenever we hear someone addressing a sin in our life we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

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If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. This passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. W

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ministry counts for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Questions To Ask

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2010

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How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Whenever it comes to making a decision there are three questions we must ask and answer for ourselves. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it ethical?

THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Daily you and I are faced with choices that we have to make as believers; choices that will impact our lives, our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Answering A Tough Question

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

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Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seeking, Yet Questioning

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

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Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

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Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

To Tithe Or Not To Tithe, There Is No Question

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 8, 2012

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The word tithe comes from the Hebrew word which means ONE-TENTH. Literally, a tithe is one-tenth of anything. In the OT a tithe was more than just giving one-tenth of your money to God.

TITLE: TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE, THERE IS NO QUESTION SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 3:7-15 / I CORINTHIANS 16:1-2 We have an exciting month ahead of us as we look forward to celebrating – BLACK HISTORY MONTH. We are off to a wonderful start this morning with other great worship opportunities in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Repent Or Not To Repent, That Is The Question Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 28, 2012

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We all sin but we don’t all repent. Here is a message on how repentance works and what repentance asks us to do.

Title:To repent or not to repent, that is the question Text: Psalm 51:10-12; Samuel 11:1-12:14 This message was preached by Rev. Tony Hamilton as part of our E100 Bible reading challenge. Each sunday during the 20 week challenge we preach on a portion of scripture that the church read that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Simple Question Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 11, 2013

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Apostle Paul teaches us a principle that should undergird all of our relationships.

Introduction: Couple of important points from last week: First, there are no married people issues; only single people issues that get worse in marriage. Marriage doesn’t create problems; it merely exposes them. Let me apologize in advance for this illustration, but how many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Important Questions

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 10, 2013

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Some people ask questions because they really want to know more about life and the world around them. Some just want to be nosey. Some just want to trip you up, like the friend who is always asking ridiculous questions about the Bible, God and Christianity.

One lady wrote in to one of those question and answer forums. “Dear sirs, our preacher said on Easter that Jesus just passed out on the cross and His disciples nursed Him back to health. What do you think?” Here is the answer she received. “Beat your preacher with a cat of nine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Question Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

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We are all faced with questions but there is one that is the most important of all, What will I do with Jesus?

Matthew 27:22 KJV Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. I. INTRODUCTION—QUESTIONS A. From the Bible -All throughout the Bible there are many questions that were asked by men and women. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Of The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2014

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Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to us? The difference between words and action. Time for true repentance, and amendment of life.

THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY. Matthew 21:23-32. This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-16), and the symbolic withering of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-20). “Who gave you the right to do such things?” demanded the Temple authorities, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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