Sermons on Reason For Living:

Sermon # 7 - Time To Stop Murmuring Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2023

Do we find ourselves complaining and murmuring about many things? Why do we do so, and how can we stop doing this? This sermon will help us examine ourselves in the light of God’s word.

If we as a church today desire to resemble the early church, and if our aspiration is that people should be added in great numbers, then it is only appropriate that we not only evaluate ourselves in the light of God’s word, but also investigate to see what the early church did differently that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Acts 6:1, Numbers 11:1, Numbers 10:34, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 103:1-2, Matthew 20:12, Luke 5:29-30, John 6:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009

Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021

You were created in the image of God, a masterpiece made for a purpose. And there is only ONE OF YOU. That means you have a reason to be and a purpose to fulfill.

The Point: YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE. ACT LIKE IT. ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today. This morning we are starting a BRAND-NEW teaching series called ONE! Series intro/set up: Independence. It's one of the core values of American culture. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

119 - Pt. 2 - Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 2 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-154

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022

There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Genesis 1:6-7, Romans 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2026

Find purpose and power in the Gospel, but only if you put your faith in the Gospel.

Jordan Tkacsik was looking through his friend Paul Bartlett’s sports memorabilia and trading card shop when he noticed something unusual in a section full of Pokémon collectibles. It was a Cheetos cheese puff, but not just any Cheeto. It was a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto that bore an uncanny ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025

The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man God Called A Fool - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the Parable of the Rich Fool the Lord gives us five reasons that show us how foolish this man and his way of thinking was!

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 5 “The Man God Called A Fool” or The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12: 13-24 This morning we are beginning Stewardship month here at First Baptist Church. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves The Unlovable

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2022

Many people feel like God doesn't love them. There are reasons God shouldn't love us, but we look at the 4 reasons God does love us, examples of unlovable people He loved, and the unique kind of love that God has for us. Ends with a great illustration.

GOD LOVES THE UNLOVABLE Eph. 2:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Cheap Obituary 1. Mrs. Willencot was very frugal. When her husband died, she asked the newspaper how much it would cost for a death notice. “$50 dollars for five words.” 2. “Can I pay for just two words?” she asked. “Like ‘Willencot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

What is one reason the work of the Holy Spirit in our church is often hindered? Study the incident of Achan's disobedience concerning the lust of the eye.

Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five reasons why God wants our church to welcome all kinds of people who share a common faith in Christ with us.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a powerpoint presentation set to the song "All Kinds of People" written by Sheryl Crow, Kevin Gilbert and Erick Pressley and performed by Susan Ashton from the "A Distant Call" CD). Why is it that the Christian community is divided over many of the very same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring On The Hate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 18, 2014

Jesus promised the world would hate us. The reason is beacause we are holy. How can we achieve the holiness the world hates?

Last week our topic was on the Jesus Joy. We discovered that on the last night before his arrest Jesus prayed for us. John 17:20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” He prayed that we would be filled with his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14

Denomination: Foursquare

What God-Given Faith Produces

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 29, 2006

We need to make a clear distinction between God-given faith and “faith” that is the product of man’s reasoning or Satan’s devices.

WHAT GOD-GIVEN FAITH PRODUCES “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by it our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Their Reputation In Every Place Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2018

Their “works of faith and labor of love” expressed itself in their sharing of the Gospel with others. They were both “receivers” (the Word came to them) and “transmitters” (the Word went out from them.

5/14/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 4: Their Reputation in Every Place (1 Th 1:8-10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (NIV) 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist