Sermons on Reason To Exist:

Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pressed, But Not Crushed!

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions.

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions. But, while we share in the same troubles that the world has, thank God, we will overcome! Paul says it this way, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

William Booth's Mount Purity: The Six Stages Of The Climb

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

According to astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, there are 122 constants that allow for life to exist on planet Earth. And if even one of these constants were adjusted, there would be no life on Earth.

According to astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, there are 122 constants that allow for life to exist on planet Earth. And if even one of these constants were adjusted, there would be no life on Earth. Let’s look at a few of those constants. First, oxygen. 21% of our atmosphere is oxygen. If it were 25% ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrews 10:14, Revelation 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 16, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few compelling reasons why Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs, longings, and questions.

As we explore into the depths of God's Word, we discover the incredible richness of Jesus Christ's character, mission, and provision for humanity. In this sermon, we will explore few compelling reasons why Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs, longings, and questions. Justification and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Luke 19:10

And He Ate

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 2, 2003

How doubt can turn us away from our sharing of the Gospel of Christ. Not just doubting His existence but doubto of ourselves as well.

The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once told a story about a circus that caught fire. The flames from the circus fire spread to the fields surrounding the circus grounds and began to burn toward the village below. The circus master, convinced that the village would be destroyed and the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Satan Tempts Us

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 18, 2005

The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory.

How Satan Tempts us Gen. 3:1-7 Gen. 1:3 The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory. Eloheem Awmar haw mar ore! God said, "Let there be light" (Gen. 1:3). A. With these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In The Shadows

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

Almost no information exists concerning Peter’s wife, but even from this silence we may glean lessons for the role of the minister’s wife.

"Serving in the Shadows" COPY Mt. 8:14-15 "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him." (Also found in Mk. 1 and Lk. 4 - Mk. 1:29-31, As soon as they left the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

Grace cannot exist until we come to the realization that we are helpless. When we submit to this fact then and only then can the grace of God work.

AMAZING GRACE: ROMANS 5:6-10 If I was to poll this room to the percentage of the 10 commandments each of us have broken, we would find that each of us have broken most of them. This classifies us as sinners, and as sinners, a price must be paid for that sin. That price is the penalty of death. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Like Christ

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 3, 2019

Looking for the purpose of salvation has been a lifelong desire for many of us. As we continue to look at the pages of scriptures will find meaning to our existence.

Love is a commandment. ??John? ?15:12? ?NKJV “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” ??I am to love my husband the way Jesus loves me not the way he loves me. and he the same. This love is not only for husband and wife, is for parents / children, siblings / ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020

If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Birth Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2017

The birth of Isaac in Genesis 21:1-7 teaches us to rejoice in God's faithfulness in fulfilling his promise by miraculously calling Isaac into existence.

Scripture When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans to go to the Promised Land, which God was giving to him. God also promised to make of Abraham a great nation (Genesis 12:2). However, the problem was that Abraham’s wife, Sarah, “was barren; she had no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ordinarythe Common.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2022

Moses had a pretty, ordinary occupation, tending sheep. Most of us have ordinary lives. Can you imagine a more routine existence?

The Ordinary. Exodus 3:1-5NIV Moses had a pretty, ordinary occupation, tending sheep. Most of us have ordinary lives. Can you imagine a more routine existence? Moses must have felt like he had been put out to pasture. He once dreamed of delivering the people of Israel out of captivity. He had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-4, Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist