Sermons on Reason:

Horton Hatches The Egg Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2012

This message uses "Horton Hatches the Egg" as a spring board into Galations 6:9 and looks at reasons people quit.

Horton Hatches the Egg (Read from beginning to page with animal friends running away) Yep this is the same Horton who Heard a Who, and this is where we first hear his philosophy “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” Is the book ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Refinery

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012

Why does God permit pain and suffering? One reason is to help shape us to be more like Christ.

“GOD’S REFINERY” Isaiah 48:1-11 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 29, 2012 Have you ever had one of those days when it seems that nothing is going your way? From the time you get up in the morning it’s as if the whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worry In The Christian's Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 26, 2010

Believers have no reason to worry about today or tommow, for God has promised to supply all our needs.

Worry in the Christian’s Life Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Reporter who visits an unusual woman. 1. Widow who raised 6 children and adopted 6 more. 2. Asked, “How have you been able to raise all these children by yourself-and do it so well?” 3. Lady, “It’s very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

"So"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 30, 2010

The word so is used many times in God's Word for many reasons. Here are just a few important ones.

“So” October 31, 2010 I was reading the other day that the average male speaks 2000 words a day while the average female speaks 5000. That is two and a half times more that a man and you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus On Scripture - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010

What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 18, 2009

This is a natural question. Job was a righteous man we should consider the reasons for suffering and then remember that suffering can be redemptive.

WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS April 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison JOB 1:1-3 & 13-21 Douglas- Faithful Xian who after yrs of training in psychotherapy turned down a lucrative career to start an inner city ministry few yrs ago wife discovered lump in breast, had breast removed Aft 2 yrs cancer spread to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By The Man Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

The Only Reason we can have an IMPACT in the world is becasue we have first been IMPACTED by Christ.

Jesus - The Man of IMPACT 33 Years – An Eternal IMPACT INTRO: What Makes the Difference for a Lasting IMPACT? Defining Impact, in general, can refer to the influence or effect of an object. In science it can refer to the collision of two objects. (wikipedia) Time’s Man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got Your Attention Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012

The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Brightened By The Future Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

The resurrection of the dead and the return of Jesus are two great reasons we have to be encouraged to face life and death today

1. Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction: The year was 155 AD. Persecution against Christians had swept across the Roman Empire and arrived at the city of Smyrna. The proconsul there joined in, and ordered the arrest of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna. He was to be brought to the public ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temporarily Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2010

We worship a Risen Savior! Our text provides us with several reasons why He is worthy of worship.

Temporarily Dead (Revelation 1:17-18) Resurrection Sunday 1. None of us have seen someone rise again from the grave. 2. But there is a fictitious story about one who recently did. 3. There was a certain man who often walked through a cemetery on his way home. However, one night, though, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Owns It All What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

If God wons everything then why is it in your hands, your bank account, your life? God has a reason!

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? ILLUS. Police officer sitting back, off road, watching traffic. Car passes him slowly. Other cars speeding around it. As much of a danger as a speeder. Pulled up behind them. Only doing 22 mph. Noticed elderly driver and 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Benefits

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 3, 2008

David in this Psalm gives speaks of the benefits of God, that should give us more then enough reason to praise him.

God’s Benefits Psalm 103:1-5 Intro The background of this particular Psalm is unclear, but what is clear, is a desire on the part of David to praise God for all that He has done. He speaks of God’s personal blessings, vv. 1-5; His national blessings, vv. 6-7; His forgiving love, vv. 8-14; His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of His Great Mercy

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2015

We have reason to celebrate when because of the blessings we can receive from the great mercy of God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What brings joy to your life right now? I am not simply talking about having a smile on your face, or being happy baseball season is upon us, but what brings joy to your life. • Sometimes life can be frustrating, draining, and difficult; nonetheless, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Call A Woman With A Pint Of Beer On Her Head? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2019

Ikea instructions and the bible reasons behind what Christians (or at least catholic ones) believe about Mary.

The following sermon was preached at the neighbouring church of St Joseph the Worker Northolt, as they celebrated the feast of the Assumption ……………………. What do you call a man with a spade in his head? …...Doug What do you call a man without a spade in his head? …..Douglas What do you call a woman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:27, Revelation 22:8-9, Revelation 12:1-6, 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Anglican