Sermons on Not Because:

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

They Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In The Face Of Disgrace

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God blesses not because of us but in spite of us, not because of us.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. He selected a turkey, that was to be brought to the White House, and there the Commander in Chief would grant that bird a pardon. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Home Makeover Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2009

We’re called to remember because we forget, to respond because we falter and to remain because we’re fickle.

Home Makeover Joshua 24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/1/09 Have you heard that the H1N1 influenza outbreak is now a national emergency? It’s actually a pandemic because the virus has also spread around the world. The CDC this week said that 5.7 million Americans have contracted the virus. In an effort to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sing A Song Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 27, 2018

Sing because God is victorious, Sing because God cares for His people, & Sing because God delivers His people.

TITLE: SING A SONG OF CELEBRATION TEXT: EXODUS 15:1-21 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the folly of the wicked. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonderfully Made

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Life has value because it is God’s creation. You have value not because of what you do, but because of who you belong to, because of who made you.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. TREES by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Praise You! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

Praise God because He is great, Praise God because He is our Refuge, and Praise God because He is a Righteous Judge.

I Will Praise You! Psalm 9:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re in Psalm 9 and will look at the first 12 verses. - The title of this Psalm says, “Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgments.” - It’s a triumphant song of thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entrust Your Soul To The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 24, 2007

Entrust Your Soul to the Lord 1) Because he rescues from enemies; 2) Because he forgives; 3) Because he guides

I have a family heirloom here that I want to entrust to someone for safekeeping. It doesn’t look like much but it is valuable to me. It’s a hat that my great-uncle wore. I’m proud of my great-uncle because he was our synod’s first resident missionary to Zambia, Africa and influenced greatly all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Safe In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018

We are safe because God hears us, we are safe because our trust is in God, and we are safe because God blesses us.

We Are Safe in Christ Psalm 4:1-8 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and we’ve made it to chapter 4. - When I was a kid, I loved playing tag with my friends. - We’d find as many kids as we could, and we’d find big fields to play in. - Every game we played, we had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Necessities Of Daily Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 24, 2007

Four reasons why worry, being anxious, is wrong: it is 1) Unfaithful because of our Master; 2) Unnecessary because of our Father; 3) Unreasonable because of our faith; and it is 4) Unwise because of our future.

Format Note: The Basic format for this sermon came from:(MacArthur, J. F. (1985). The MacArthur New Testament Commentary. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Matthew). Winona Lake, IN: BMH Books.) During a Funeral this week in GLIWICE, Poland, large photographs of Robert Dziekanski’s final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Other

Worship The Lord With Offerings" Not "Surrenderings"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 25, 2007

Worship the Lord with "Offerings" not "Surrenderings" 1) Because He chose us; 2) Because He saved us; 3) Because He blesses us

Last Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, marked the beginning of Lent. It’s traditional in many circles to give up something during these forty days before Easter. Some people give up coffee. Others give up meat. Catholics in Germany are being urged to give up driving this Lent. What have you given up? ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran