Sermons on Reason For Defeat:

Our Sins Are The Reason

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, Series A

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] August 31, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world in order that we might be redeemed from sin and death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Reason For The Season

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

Surely it is good we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But why did God send His only Son? What was the reason? It ultimately leads to the cross and forgiveness, and our salvation.

We talked last week about “What if.” We looked at the Dickens Story “A Christmas Carol” and while acknowledging that “Christ” was not mentioned in the story, as Christians, we look for the message of Christ everywhere. And as such, we said that we might look at the “Spirits” of Christmas past, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Some people act as if they had nothing to be thankful for! • A lack of thankfulness is a lack of thoughtfulness. • Ingratitude is probably the less attractive attitude anyone could possess.

Reasons For Thanksgiving to God Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) : I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14

How To Reason With God

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Encourage prayer

HOW TO REASON WITH GOD IN PRAYER? Isaiah 1:18 God has from time to time invited men to reason with him (Genesis 18:23-32; Micah 6:2-4). The possibilty of reasoning with God in prayer is seen often in the Scriptures (II Kings 19:14-20 is such an example). I want to shew you some tactics that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Believing In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Reasonable Service

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

Many professing Christians TALK about serving God and some even DO THINGS in service to the Lord, but how many of these Christians GIVE their lives to the Lord, actually sacrificing their will for the Lord’s?

The Christian’s Reasonable Service to God Theme: That Christians understand their lives to be a living sacrifice unto the Lord. INTRODUCTION: A. Because we live in the flesh many strive to understand man’s relationship with God from a fleshly vantage point. 1. Thus, “the mind of man plans his way, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2007

In Romans 1:19-23, Paul gives three reasons why every person born--with the exception of Jesus Christ--fully deserves the wrath of God.

Scripture Let us continue our study in Romans 1:18-23 about the wrath of God. Last week in Romans 1:18 we noted several features about the wrath of God. Today, in Romans 1:19-23, we are going to see several reasons for the wrath of God. Let’s read Romans 1:18-23, noting that our text for today is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Reasons Not To Worry

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 31, 2007

It does no good to worry about tomorrow. We may not have a tomorrow. If you are worrying about the problems of tomorrow, you will miss out on the blessings of today.

7 Reasons Not To Worry Most of us worry unnecessarily about too many things. It’s almost as though we search for problems to give ourselves stress. The amazing news is that much of what we worry about doesn’t matter at all! Take a look at these statistics about worry: 40% of all things that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

1 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we need to make sure we are building for the right reasons.

Building the Right Way Building for the Right Reasons February 18, 2007 Building for the Right Reasons How the Walls were Ruined… About 1,000 years before Jesus was born, David became king of Israel. After David, his son, Solomon was king, and after Solomon, the kingdom was split in half: the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Reason To Run Out Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of fuel on the Holy Spirit.

No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of gas? It can be embarrassing. It can be inconvenient. Your driving down the road on a mission to get somewhere, then your car starts to stutter and stall, and then just gives out. You pull over to the side of the road, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Praise Him Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 30, 2010

When we look at all God has done for Us how can we not praise Him?

May 2, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Subject: Spiritual Blessings Title: A Reason to Praise Him – Part 1 in the Ephesians Series Today we begin a series through the book of Ephesians. We’re going to continue through the book on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings as well. So you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Missionary Conferences!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 26, 2008

REASONS FOR MISSIONARY CONFERENCES! It is said that the Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. The great offer of the gospel is adventure. We’re God’s representatives. In this outline sermon we list some of the m

REASON FOR MISSIONARY CONFERENCES! It is said that the Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. The great offer of the gospel is adventure. We’re God’s representatives. In this outline sermon we list some of the most important things that we much do in all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Rendering Reasonable Service

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2007

When you reach a level of spiritual maturity you no longer ask what you can get from God, but what can I give God to show how much I love him.

“Rendering Reasonable Service” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 116:12 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me”. OPENNING: What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me. The 1st thing we notice or should notice about this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Apostolic