Sermons on How Can I Know:

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ILL. I had a tremendous respect & admiration for Pres. Ronald Reagan & the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boat Trip To Bethsaida. A Trip To Remember

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2024

Is Jesus nothing more than a ghost to you as you struggle to get to your destination? Find out how He responds.

8.4.24 Mark 6:45–52 (EHV) 45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself dismissed the crowd. 46 After he had sent them off, he went up the mountain to pray. 47 When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God's Will For Certain

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009

Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Can Be Yours

Contributed by Robert Glass on May 8, 2012

How To Make Heaven Your Eternal Home.

Heaven Can Be Yours Robert A. Glass Just the word HEAVEN tickles the tongue. It is the ULTIMATE goal of EVERY Christian, the ULTIMATE <LOSS> of every Sinner. Heaven is a PREPARED Place for PREPARED People. And, Heaven can be yours. “I Go” is found 58 times in the bible. There are two ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek God's Best For You

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2003

A brief message to Jr./Sr. High school students at a Christian school regarding how to make godly decisions

GoSeek God¡¦s Best for You Various Scriptures ACHS Chapel, November 17, 2003 Introduction One of the dangers of speaking right after lunch is that some of you may fall asleep. But to help with that, some of the chairs have been equipped with little shock devices. But only the chairs with blue ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Packing For A Missions Trip Across The Street - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

What is it that we need to be prepared to unpack to people when they need to know how to be saved.

Packing for a Missions Trip Across the Street Part 1 Acts 17:16-34 Part 1 Know God is in Control Know what Christianity really is The Essentials of the Gospel People must believe that… …they are sinners separated from God …that Jesus is the Christ, God in the Flesh …That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If?

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Never again ask yourself the question "What If?" Learn how to make the right decision every time!

What If? How To Be Confident In Your Decisions O2 Preview – 10.19.05 I. Introduction Choices, whether they’re about how to stay smooth after doing a face plant or what outfit to wear tomorrow, are inevitable. Choices are unavoidable. Everyday you’re faced with decisions to make. I mean, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Possible!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

God wants you to know, that there are great blessings that are awaiting you, When you are willing to just step out from where your at. He can take you from the ordinary, to the extraordinary!

I'm Possible! Illus. Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You spread your love to everyone You want to pass it on Maybe you've never heard that song, but anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday: I Don't Know What I'm Singing!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 10, 2003

Do you know what you are singing this day? Or are you like the crowds on Palm Sunday?

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M SINGING! (Mark 11:1-10) Have you ever found yourself singing a song, but really, you had no idea what you were singing? I was a teacher at a high school for a year, and as I walked down the hallway one morning I could hear one of my students singing a song. It was a song I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What Kind Of Pudding Does God Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves some

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves something or even makes certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

"take Courage. It Is I."

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 28, 2023

When the storms of life threaten, even overwhelm us, know that Jesus is there, and can save us.

One very cold day, a farmer sees a bird lying on the path, half dead. He picks up the bird, cradles it in his hands, and blows his warm breath on it. The bird begins to revive, but the farmer has chores to do, and doesn’t have the time to nurse the bird to recovery. But he spots a fresh cow pile, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, James 1:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Way To Calm The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

Everyone at one time or another has gone through some type of storm. Over the years I have found that no one is immune from the storms of life. Jesus said ye shall have tribulation.

THE WAY TO CALM THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33. No matter where you turn in the Word of God, you will find that He is instructing and teaching you about life. Jesus His son used parables and miracles to help as we walk down life’s road. Miracles can be Divided into two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Some Things I Want You To Know Before I’m Gone”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 15, 2018

Three things to remember.

“Some Things I want You to Know Before I’m Gone” April 15, 2018 3 John 1-4 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Second Mile Is So Rewarding To Them That Know How.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 19, 2017

This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which used properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; and that is by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus traveled, a road that he want us to travel.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 19th February 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are from: Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Episcopal