Sermons about Reasonable Defense

296 – Dozen Reasons For Compassion

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

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Why care? What was Christ’s ministry about? What were the pillars of the church concerned about? What was Paul eager to do?

Illustrate Humor: Homer, a handsome dude, walks into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sits down next to this blonde at the bar and stares up at the TV. The 10:00 news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump. The blonde looks at Homer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is Jesus The Reason For The Season?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?”

“Why is Jesus the Reason for the Season?” Hebrews 2:9 QUESTION: Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?” You probably have. But when you go out into the stores and malls you see a really different “reason for the season” People running ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:9-23, Hebrews 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

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Human sensibility and common sense will only take a person so far. The best logic will not help a person get into heaven. Abraham is an outstanding example of man whose faith defied all human reasoning through many crises.

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009

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The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Possible Reasons For Missing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008

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Reasons for why some people miss the opportunity.

Possible Reasons for Missing the Opportunity I was too impressed in letting people know what it is to miss the opportunity and therefore as a continuation of the previous sermon I want to take up on this issue of the possible reasons. To explain this I have taken the parable of Jesus in the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

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Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rowing Rowers Reach Reason Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 7, 2008

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The sailors in Jonah refused, at first, to rid the boat of this troubling person, but later did so. They serve as a type of a person ridding oneself of sin.

JONAH 1:13 ROWING ROWERS REACH REASON I. RESPECT: A. Response: B. Resourceful. C. Resilient. II. RISKS: A. Resistance. B. Retention. C. Ruination. III. REMEDY: A. Recognition. B. Removal. C. Restoration. With Jonah’s confession over, the sailors decided that they would not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Three Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 20, 2009

based on 18 ratings

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What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

November 22, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Subject: Thanksgiving Title: Thanksgiving – Really? Three Reasons to Give Thanks The holiday season is right around the corner. Time to begin preparing for the New Year’s diet. On Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving – a day set ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 11, 2007

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Give thanks because God’s love for us is eternal. It didn’t have a beginning and it will not have an end.

Two attitudes toward thanksgiving: • Blessings are seen as coming from US, not GOD. Bart Simpson’s Thanksgiving prayer: “Dear God, we paid for this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing.” Prayer by the character Charlie Anderson (Jimmy Stewart) in the movie Shenandoah: “Lord, we cleared this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007

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In today’s sermon I want to suggest some reasons why perfectly proper prayers may go unanswered.

Scripture Some time ago I read a story about a young boy who was praying for a bicycle for Christmas. But his family was very poor, and when Christmas morning came there was no bicycle. A family friend, who was not very sensitive, said to the boy, “Well, I see that God did not answer your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reason God Saved Us

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 16, 2007

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Plan, purpose and position of the Child of God

The reason God saved us. Romans 6: 4 –7 It is always exciting to witness someone accepting the offer of salvation from God. It is amazing to watch as they develop from a babe in Christ to a full-grown man or woman of God. Although, we do not actually understand all that is involved in our being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007

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James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Reasons For Family Devotions

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 3, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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Need a Family Devotion and why

Ten Reasons for Family Devotions Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, especially verse 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word (NKJV) Introduction: I’d like to deal with a once-popular subject that has fallen on hard times-family devotions. This old phrase simply means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Have Reason To Boast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

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Epiphany 4(A) - Believers have reason to boast. Boasting is never because of one's human flesh. Boasting is always found in the Lord!

BELIEVERS HAVE REASON TO BOAST (Outline) January 31, 2010 - Epiphany 4 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-31 INTRO: Pride and boasting are words coupled with great sinning. It was the pride of Adam and Eve that brought sin into the world. Out of pride they disobeyed God and did as they pleased. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Reasons To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2011

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It is fitting to give thanks for: 1) God Himself (Psalm 103:1), 2) God’s Benefits (Psalm 103:2), 3) God’s Forgiveness and Healing (Psalm 103:3), 4) God’s Redemption, love & Mercy (Psalm 103:4), and 5) God’s Satisfaction & Renewal (Psalm 103:5)

"5 Reasons to Give Thanks": Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving. October 9, 2011. Everton Community Church. This week the world mourned the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs. At 56 – he was considered the World’s Leading Technology Innovator. Millions of people around the globe are thankful to Steve Jobs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

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