Sermons on question:

Are Ye Able

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 27, 2001

Jesus asks us the question daily: Are Ye Able? What is to be our response?

ARE YE ABLE? MATTHEW 26:30-35 INTRODUCTION… Words to the hymn “Are Ye Able” READ MATTHEW 26:30-35 I. THE PROPHECY OF JESUS ABOUT ABILITY We begin this morning by looking at some words that Jesus said… a prophecy / prediction of the future. Jesus was telling His disciples that they would not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001

Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002

Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002

A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Price Too High?"

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

today the question we look at is this: Is the price of being a Christian too high?

Whenever I buy something, whether it is a car or a gallon of milk, I always check the price. The question always is: Am I willing to pay this amount, or is the price too high? If I stop at a gas station to get a gallon of milk, and see a price of $3, I think: OK, I could pick it up for 20 cents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Where Be All His Miracles? Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Nov 30, 2000

"Where be all His miracles?" is a relevant question the church should ask today.

WHERE BE ALL HIS MIRACLES? Judges 6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon’s question should also be asked by New Testament believers. If God’s miraculous power is lacking among us, we need to seek His kingdom and righteousness until God’s mighty acts are manifested in our midst. After all, we have the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Modern Day Prophets

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In Times Like These"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002

This sermon asks and answers the question: How are we to cope with times like these?

IN TIMES LIKE THESE Text-Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

What does the Bible have to say about the fundamental question of all life?

I. WHAT IS MAN (SECULAR VIEWS)? A. MATERIALISM -- PORTION OF MATTER, COLLECTION OF MOLECULES -- "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" B. PSYCHOLOGY -- CREATURE FORMED BY HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT; EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THESE -- "YOU ARE WHERE YOU’RE BORN" C. SOCIOLOGY -- EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Church Of God

A Tribute To God

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Nov 17, 2001

The question of "Why God loves us"is answered with unquestionable gratitude and reverance.

A Tribute to the Almighty 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 25, 34 The old Hymn, "My Tribute," says, "How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? Things so undeserved yet you give to prove your love for me." I. How does God say "I love you?" A. With the peace you realize in times of sorrow and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-34

Denomination: Baptist

Continued Hope In God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 2) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 42 as a unit) (Review of Questions from Psalm 42) I. (:1) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life's Dimensions

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001

An attempt to answer the question posed by James in 4:14, "What is your life?"

Life’s Dimensions James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Are They?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermon for "Men’s Day" asking the question "Where are the men in our churches?".

WHERE ARE THEY? 1 SAMUEL 17:32-52 Introduction: 1. As a small boy, I can remember all of the noises and shadows I saw at night. a. I would be laying in bed and the tree outside my window would brush upon my window and the shadow of that tree would look as if someone was coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-52

Denomination: Baptist