Sermons on Existential Question:

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Was God?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 20, 2007

WHERE WAS GOD? THIS IS A QUESTION ALWAYS ASKED BY THE LOST WORLD WHEN TRADGEDY OCCURS.

CBC WHERE WAS GOD? (RE: VA.TECH SHOOTING) 4/22/07 PSALM 2: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: NO DOUBT THE TITLE OF THIS SERMON HAS BEEN ASKED MANY TIMES THIS WEEK BY THE LOST UNBELIEVING WORLD. WHY IS IT THAT WHEN A TRAGEDY STRIKES PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK: “WHERE WAS GOD”? THIS SAME CROWD NEVER SEEMS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Necessary To Have The Gifts? Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? The answer: YES

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? There is not one scripture that says so, but the Principle is there. Let’s go to the disciples before Pentecost. Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making Good/Godly Decisions

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004

This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

How To Say No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Sin Seriously Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 13, 2005

This message deals with the four biggest questions about the lost discipline of church discipline.

Taking Sin Seriously Within The Church - Answering Four Key Questions: 1. What? “The church must discipline serious sin.” - v. 3. - Many have given into the idea that we are to be completely non-judgmental, but “Judge not” is not all Jesus said on the subject. - Matthew 7:1 vs. John 7:24. - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

What does worship do for the Lord and for us? This sermon seeks to answer that question.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Speaks

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 4, 2008

I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

Romans 10:6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, "Do not say in your heart, `Who will ascend into heaven?’ ’’ (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7. or, " `Who will descend into the abyss?’ ’’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8. But what does it say? "The word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

God has a will for our lives. The question is, how will we respond to that will?

1. Illus. of man on motorcycle (Getting Down To Brass Tacks, pages 137-138) • Punchline- “I’m going home…. if it’s the Lord’s will!” 2. I want to talk to: • That Christian who I struggling to stay in God’s will, and wondering if it was all worth it. James has a word for you/ • That Christian who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Five Seconds After Death

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008

What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010

We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beginning Of… Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God’s ways, words, and wisdom, are questioned in tempting us to sin.

Scripture Introduction So, three men walk into a museum, one British, one French, one Russian. They stand together admiring a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Brit says, “Look at their reserve, their calm. They must be British.” “Nonsense,” the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church