Sermons on Reason For Dying:

Jesus Shows His Love For Us By Dying For Us And Being Resurrected

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 2, 2009

Basic beliefs on what Christ has done for us

Jesus shows His love for us by dying for us and being resurrected Luke 1:1-4 As we come to this time of worship, I want us to be assured that the bible is to be the book that we hear the message from. Did you know that what we have in this book is the very word of God? There is no other book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

“his Presence—our Only Hope” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

I remember spending countless weekends at my grandparents house nearly every weekend when I was growing up.

Manifest Presence Series “His Presence—Our Only Hope” Part 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A I remember spending countless weekends at my grandparents house nearly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020

2 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

PRIORITIES—II—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Teen Inmate Priorities: Two teenagers were arrested, & upon arriving at the jail facility, the officer told them they could each make one phone call. Several minutes after their phone calls, a man showed up & asked for the new prisoners by name. “I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Rebuke (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may come a time, and today is that time; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Resolve (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. This is lesson 3, in the sermon-series entitled: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may come a time, and today is that time; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing What We Haven’t Seen Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the Apostle known as "Doubting Thomas" and the role of faith without seeing in the life of a believer today.

A little trivia question for you old rockers out there. How many of you recognize the name Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper was a rocker from the 70s and part of the band that goes by the same name, Alice Cooper. It is hard to believe that Alice Cooper is 64 years old. I actually have a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:18, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

What Happens To Those Who Have Never Heard About Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 24, 2024

Since Jesus is the only way to salvation, then what does that mean for those who have never heard about Him or the Gospel message that only through Him can a person find salvation?

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that no human being is basically good and willingly seeks after God and His holiness because of the sinful nature passed down through the DNA of Adam and Eve after the Fall (See Genesis 3 – also Romans 5:12,18-19). As a result, all of humanity is dead in their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10-20, Romans 10:14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 3:19-20, Romans 2:6-11, Psalm 19:1-4, Deuteronomy 29:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero: Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 24, 2004

Who is Jesus? He is God with us, bending down to us because He loves us and wants us to live in that love now and forever. First of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Hero: Who Is Jesus Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/18/2004 A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. An emotional person came along and empathized, “I feel for you down there.” An intellectual person walked by and analyzed, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 16, 2021

'Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus', Paul tells Timothy. We look at the story of three men who did just that: Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer and ask why.

Last week we started a new series on 2 Timothy. We looked at chapter 1 and I suggested that Paul’s central message to Timothy was, ‘Don’t be ashamed of the gospel’. Today we’re moving on to chapter 2. But I’m going to approach the passage by a different route. I’m going to take a look at three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

“Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Adventist

Five Reasons You Will Fail To Enter The Promiss Land

Contributed by Big Tommy Sirotnak on Apr 25, 2003

MISSION STATEMENT: TO TRAIN MEN & WOMEN IN THE PATTERNS AND PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY AND ENABLING THEM TO ACT AS ROLE MODELS WHO WILL IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

# DUET.6:10-13, 18-19, 23 “ HE BROUGHT US OUT FROM THERE IN ORDER TO BRING US IN ” GOD NEVER DELIVERS YOU FROM W/O HAVING SOMETHING TO DELIVER YOU TO. OUT IN WORLD KINGDOM LIVING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 6:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn't Drink Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

Four good reasons why Christians should not drink alcohol

Sure Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Drink (Series: Why It Matters) Rom 14:10-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 10, 2006 *Some people try to say that Jesus never drank alcohol, but that doesn’t make sense to me. In Matt 11:16-19, Jesus was talking to a crowd about John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

"TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ