Sermons on Reason For Defeat:

Why Do We Celebrate The Ordinance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul institutes for us the reasons behind the celebration of the ordinance of the LORD’s Supper.

“WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER?” 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 1. Because we are to RECEIVE what was handed down to us by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. (v. 23) Deuteronomy 4:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; Exodus 4:15; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A New Perspective

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006

Three reasons we can have a better perspective when in difficult times.

2 Corinthians 4:17 A New Perspective Woodlawn Baptist Church July 2002 Introduction A. During the course of the last several weeks, many of our messages have dealt with life’s problems and trials, the giants we face and how we are to deal with them. There has never been a time in history when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

The certain hope we find in Christ -- forgiveness and salvation -- are real reasons for joy.

Glue is a bonding agent. Some is more adhesive than others. You wouldn’t use Elmer’s Glue to bond a piece of paneling to a wall, just as you wouldn’t allow a small child to use Liquid Nails to make an art project. There are many types of glue on the market these days, each with it’s own ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Bible 101

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003

Five reasons every believer should work toward consistent bible reading

25, May 2003 Dakota Community Church Bible 101 Introduction: - Is the Bible for ministers only? - Is the Bible a crutch that the weak need to lean on? - Is Bible reading a spiritual point gainer in God’s good book? - Should believers bother to try to read it consistently at all? 2Timothy 2:15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24, 1 Peter 1:24-25

Denomination: Mennonite

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crosswords Of Murmuring Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 27, 2004

This message deals with the reasons why we murmur, the problems of murmuring, and the solution for murmur

CROSSWORDS OF MURMURING EPH 4:25-31 Ephes. 4:25-31 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 14, 2004

To examine the different responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. Good Friday sermon

Three Crosses Matthew 27:33-50 Primary Purpose: To examine the difference responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. When we come to this time of holy week, we are all thinking about the cross and the fact that this was the day in which Jesus was crucified. One of the things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Show Me A Sign!

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2003

It talks about three reasons why asking God for a sign is not pleasing to Him.

Whenever I am driving to a place that I’m not familiar with I am a person who needs signs. I can follow good directions with anyone. But even with directions in hand I get uncomfortable if I don’t see a sign for where I’m going. My wife can always tell when I’m a little concerned or nervous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Why We Love God

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This outline focuses upon the primary reason why every Christian loves God.

Why We Love God I John 4:19 Love may be defined as “an unselfish commitment to the temporal and eternal good of another.” A husband and wife love each other by being unselfishly committed to each other’s temporal and eternal good. Parents love their children by being unselfishly committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 10, 2003

In this text Jesus give us five wonderful reasons never to give up.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 48 “Persistent Prayer” Luke 18:1-8 Cable television tycoon Ted Turner has often been quoted as being critical of fundamentalist Christianity. Turner made some very revealing remarks at a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002

This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist