Sermons on Questionable Lives:

Who Do You Say I Am ?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 14, 2025

This is about the most important question and answer ever. Who is Jesus to you? This message begs us to ask the question Who is Jesus? It also explains that the answer shouldnt just be voiced but should be shown ny action...

Who Do You Say I Am? Mark 8:27-30 ________________________________________ The Power of the Right Answer Some questions in life are routine and easy to answer. Like "What’s for dinner?" that’s easy you just check the fridge. Or "What’s the weather today?" That’s easy, just ask ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Living In The Midst Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 13, 2021

This sermon is about how to live victoriously in a time of uncertainty. It answers the questions of how can we live a victorious life in the midst of living in a pandemic, racial inequality, social injustice, financial instability and a growing tenor of violence and anger.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; John 14:25-27; Acts 4:23-31 Theme: Assurances in the Midst of Uncertainty Title: Victorious Living in the Midst of Uncertainty This sermon is about how to live victoriously in a time of uncertainty. How can we live a victorious life in the midst of living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:25-27, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Nazarene

"If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again?"

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 17, 2006

Sermon on resurrection based on Job’s question in Job 14:14

If a Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? Job 14:14 INTRO.: Story of Job’s trials. Seldom has anyone suffered like Job. Yet, we see the hand of God at work even in his terrible circumstances. Job’s three friends provide no comfort. Job is at the point of death, so he ponders issues of life and ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprising The World Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Understand that not all Christians are called to be evangelists in the traditional sense, but all are called to live lives that provoke questions about their faith. This can be done through acts of kindness, words of affirmation, and giving gifts.

Have you ever felt a bit freaked out when you hear the word 'evangelism'? Like, does it make you think of knocking on strangers' doors or trying to convince your friends at school to come to church? It can feel a bit like you're being asked to sell something, right? Well, let's take a chill pill ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Spiritual Outreach, Questionable Ethics, Faith Lifestyle, Evangelical Practices

1 Advent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Jesus comes to us in three ways -- three times. At his birth, at the present, at his second coming. It is now that is of present concern to us.

1 Advent A Matthew 24:36 – 44 2 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church year. The day when we begin the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. We begin to light the candles, we sing the Advent hymns – and we wait – we prepare. Advent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abstaining From Worldly Associations

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2011

Paul taught that the corrupt ways of the world was totally incongruent with the life that is in Christ. The Apostle Paul asks some searching questions to point out the absurdity of Christians trying to straddle the spiritual fence in their daily life.

Abstaining from Worldly Associations Text: 2 Cor. 6:14, 17-18 Intro: Though Second Corinthians 6:14 & 15 “…are often applied to various sorts of alliances (e.g., mixed marriages, improper business associations), Paul’s primary association was probably ecclesiastical." Though the principles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Question: Who Are You Seeking? SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus often posed powerful questions, with one of the most impactful being 'Who are you looking for?' The answer to this question reveals much about the individuals in this narrative.

Jesus was known for his ability to ask thought-provoking questions. In fact, the Gospels record at least 135 instances where Jesus posed questions. One of the most impactful questions he asked can be found in the text we are examining today. Jesus' question, "Who are you looking for?" reveals much ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Topics: Jesus' Questions, Seeking Jesus

Sermon 10 - Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2025

Questions and doubts can stand in the way of a person becoming a follower of Jesus. God is able and willing to work through us to help people get beyond their barriers to belief.

Introduction: A. Lewis Wallace lived from April 10, 1827 to February 15, 1905 and was an American lawyer, a Union general in the American Civil War, a governor of New Mexico Territory, a diplomat, an artist, and an author from Indiana. 1. Wallace’s journey of faith began with an indifference to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas: Fiducial Follower Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2025

The term “fiducial” comes from the Latin fiducia, meaning trust or confidence. It is all about faithful faith. Consistent faithfulness. A "fiducial follower" is someone, like Thomas, who trusts in God’s promises. They have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

THOMAS: FIDUCIAL FOLLOWER JOHN 14:1-7 #ApostleThomas INTRODUCTION… Famous Thomas-es I don’t know if you realize it or not, but if you name your kid Thomas, there is a better than average chance he or she will become famous. There are lots of famous Thomas-es out there! Not only can you be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Word Gospel found only in the NT 104x. A SIMPLE definition of the term "Gospel" is "Good News, " "Glad Tidings”. - What is this good news? -- What are these glad tidings? NT calls it “The Gospel of…”

Mt. 4 1- Baptism 2-Wilderness 3 Capernaum 4-Mt. 4:17 5-Mt. 4;23 - Environment, terrorism, crimes and weather WEATHER Fires Across Nation -100’s of homes lost & people killed Excessive Heat In one day heat wave breaks over 1,011 records Drought The Lookout (News Blog) - The United States ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

We have many questions that begin with the word, "why".

WHY? Luke 13: 1 – 9 Intro: How many questions can you think of that begin with “WHY”? 1) Why is the time of day when traffic moves the slowest called “rush hour”? 2) Why do we park our car in our “driveway”? 3) Why is the sky blue? 4) Why does our hair turn gray when we get older? 5) Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First Or Last

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2009

How we treat others is a measure of our faith in God and a demonstration of it to the world around us.

First or Last James 5: 13 – 20 / Mark 9: 30-37 Intro: A new young pastor was calling on the elderly in his congregation who could no longer go to church. He went to visit Aunt Sally, who was quite old and in a nursing home. He was somewhat nervous and kept eating peanuts from a bowl beside her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel