Sermons on Reason For The Season:

"For This Reason" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 24, 2003

Why Paul prayed to the Father, for the Ephesians and therefore, for us. (#2 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

Just last week we looked at this phrase briefly, from verse one. However, since it wasn’t our primary focus, we come back to it now, only in verse 14, following Paul’s parenthesis which encompassed verses 2 through 13. I’ll begin by refreshing your memory concerning his reference. When Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Reasons For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

Anyone who can’t find a reason to be thankful to God is not paying attention!

Thanksgiving PSA 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God." PSA 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. PHIL 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

There are reasons for hope in a world filled with despair.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 63:16b – 64:8 A Reason for Hope I. Reality check: There is despair when there should be hope. A. The reason for hope: 1. God is our father (63:16) a. KJV starts this verse with “doubtless” – certainty. b. “Father” ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reasons Not To Sin

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

Romans 7:15-24

--------------------------- Romans 7:15-24 (New Living Translation) 15 I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. 16 I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Adventist

Reason To Believe Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

We won’t answer all your questions today, but hopefully I can present reasons to believe, and help you to feel confident in sharing your faith in this present world.

Today’s message is frequently sourced in the work of Lee Strobel. Lee was an award-winning journalist with the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Believer and disturbed his world which had no room for Christianity. Lee writes, “Leslie stunned me in the autumn of 1979 by announcing that she ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reasonable Service Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 1, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

Everything we have looked at over the last several weeks has led us to this point. Paul has been in realm of theory and theology. Now he gets practical. What does all this mean in everyday life? Read Romans 12:1-2. In v. 1 we have the word “therefore.” When you see that word you have to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Reasonable Rebellion

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Do we let fear and our own "realities" get in the way of God’s desire for our obedience and faith?

A Reasonable Rebellion Deuteronomy 1:19-2:14, Numbers 13 & 14 1. God said, “Go!” His People said, “No.” Deuteronomy 1:19-28 2. His People have their Reasons—a Human View of Reality. Numbers 13:26-14:4 • The Real Realities: the facts; it is the truth (v28). • The Apparent Realities: believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

9th in First John Series

REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Rejoicing Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the second sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon looks at reasons for rojoicing at the preaching of the Gospel.

I. Introduction a. In times like these we need reasons to rejoice. b. Paul writes to the church at Philippi three reasons to rejoice. c. These same reasons are true today. d. So the question is, Why Should We Rejoice? II. The first reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For Revelation Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 22, 2008

Just the mention of the book of Revelation will often bring a dejected sigh that, “No one can really understand this book.” But, if we can’t understand the message of this book then why did God give it to us? Why is this the only book that promises a bl

THE REASON FOR REVELATION REVELATION 1:1-3 Purpose: To understand why Revelation was written. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in Christ’s present exalted state. INTRODUCTION: Just the mention of the book of Revelation will often bring a dejected sigh that, “No one can really understand this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

Stay put in marriage.

Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010

We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible