Sermons on Questions:

How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Your Difficulties Advance The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2003

The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? They threw the Apostle Paul in prison thinking they could stop the advancement of the gospel. According to Paul this only blazed a trail for the preaching of the Gospel.

Introduction The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? Can you Imagine if you came to church this morning and rather than being greeted at the door and coming in. Instead, you found the doors of the church were barred shut. You came and found military police outside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002

We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: United Methodist

How Do Be Filled Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001

How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.

I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13, Matthew 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012

How many times did God’s people cross water that had parted for them? And what does this simple trivia question tell us about God’s main message in Scripture?

OPEN: I love trivia. I enjoy all kinds of trivia games. AND being a preacher, I especially love Bible trivia. In fact, I’ve even came up with my own Bible trivia question that I use sometimes to stump other preachers once in awhile. The Question: “How many times in Scripture did people cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciple Dna Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 3 of 4 in the teaching series, "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the questions: 1) What is your message? 2) To whom have you been sent?

:: Sent [Landing Graphic] Through this series we hope to: o help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o challenge you to communicate that story to others :: Matthew 28:18-19 [S2] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Breakthrough Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing

What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing level of ‘authority issues’… a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008

Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #7: Why Sometimes People Don’t Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2009

In the midst of the glorious, powerful church of Acts, where signs and wonders were frequent, not all of the people were healed all of the time. Why? Let’s consider that question as we look at the story of Stephen.

SUPERNATURAL #7: WHY SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” • That word power comes from a Greek word, dunamis, which refers ...read more

Denomination: *other

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009

Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Busy Series

Contributed by West Garner on Sep 8, 2007

This is the end of a series that focuses on some of the messages(signs) that our culture sends to us. This message deals with the classic phrase "I’m Busy." It seeks to answer the Question, "Is there peace in this fast paced world?"

SIGNS IN THE TIME: “I’M BUSY” SERIES WRAP UP! Welcome to Memorial! We have been in a series over the past three weekends called signs in the time. We are looking at signs that are not written on plastic or metal but on the surface of our society. In Session #1 we talked about the sign get real. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2010

1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23) 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27) 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a) & 4) The Connection (21:31b-32)

The road to hell is paved with good intentions is a proverb or aphorism. It is thought to have originated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote, "L’enfer est plein de bonnes volontés et désirs" (hell is full of good wishes and desires) From our own experiences and observations we can see that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

Leper (If It Be Thy Will)

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2010

In this short outline we point out that only one man in the Bible questioned if it was the 'Will of God' for Jesus to heal him. We will try to give a very plausible reason for this and also the importance of the Word of God.

LEPER (IF IT BE THY WILL) Luke 5:12-15 (KJV) 12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Degrees Of Punishment?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

We have all faced this question at some point: how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus to Hell? Here are some answers from a very reliable source.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-24 Intro: One of the most difficult questions in our faith concerns the punishment of the nonbeliever. 1. you can’t talk long with people before this question raises its head. 2. how can God send people who have never heard of Jesus Christ to an eternity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free