Sermons on Reasonable:

Are You Generous?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014

This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Story Ever Told Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 6, 2023

I would like to share some of the reasons that I know that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually occurred.

Resurrection Sunday is the greatest story ever told. Now a story can be fictional (made up) or it can be non-fictional (a factual event). I am standing here before you today declaring the Resurrection Story of Jesus Christ is a factual event. It happened just as the Bible declared. And yes, death, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Marriage Scammers And Frauds Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 4, 2023

God is not bound by dishonest agreements, such as marriage contracts. The reason such a marriage was dissolved was a purposefully concealed false agenda.

God doesn't bind fraudulent contracts including the contract of marriage. A deliberately hidden fraudulent agenda is the motive for such marriage being annulled. That is, it was never a valid, bound marriage. Fraud is something that occurs before marriage and begins in the mind of the person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8, Zephaniah 1:9

Why Degrees In Christian Service

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord?

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord? Some people respond to every need, every call. Why are some Christians always faithful to the house of God? Some people are purposely absent when the pastor is out of the pulpit. Sometimes if I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Trinity! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2024

Understanding three ways and reasons for us to keep reverent praise to God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

WE HAVE THE POWERFUL MESSAGE OF JOHN 3:16 AND THE COMFORTING WORDS OF 23RD PSALM, BUT THERE ARE ALSO THE WORDS OF PAUL IN HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOATED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. THESE BELOVED WORDS ARE WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, John 14:2-3, Psalm 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Time For Everything Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2024

Because God has a reason for each season in our life, we can trust His timing.

A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill August 3-4, 2024 I’ve had some wedding bloopers over the years. One time, I called the groom by the wrong name. The bride’s name was Jennifer, and during the most reverent part of the ceremony I called the husband-to-be Bennifer. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2025

God invites us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and we have many reasons for which to be thankful.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a special Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. B. I want to start with a little Thanksgiving humor. 1. Here are a few suggestions you might consider to bring a little fun to next year’s Thanksgiving Day meal and experience. 2. Suggestion #1: During the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

The reason for this is that God is more interested in developing wisdom through your character than making sure life is comfortable for you. God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy. We can be reasonably happy

OPENER: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire Trivia Game (available on powerpoint by request) Fitting into Your World: Congratulations on your physical prowess in dealing with everyday obstacles. For instance— You probably navigated stairs expertly by shortening their strides and lowering their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Hard To Connect

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016

Start with some weak reasons and finally talk about the main reason why people fail to connect with God (Title, outline and material from Dr. Tim Clinton & Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapter 7, pg. 95-110)

HoHum: When I was a boy, my mother had a cookie jar much like this one.  Most of the time it was filled with cookies.  My mother would sometimes tell me not to eat any cookies before dinner because it would spoil my appetite.  Well, I remember on time when I didn't listen to what my mother told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

All the nations on earth desire to have peace, but as you know, all nations do not have peace. There is a reason for that. For example, many Americans discovered during the Iraq war that peace comes at a high price. This is difficult for many Americans to comprehend because of two reasons:

(1) As Americans, we are used to watching Clint Eastwood ride into town on a horse, and in one hour clean up the meanest town in the west. We wonder why the United States military can’t do the same in one hour! (2) Americans see other nations are having wars on their streets, but we have never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

(“What Kind Of Tree Or You ")

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

AND THE REASON I WANT TO TALK TO KING DAVID ABOUT THE TREE IS BECAUSE GOD WILL NEVER PLANT YOU IN A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT GROW AND THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE YOUR LACK OF GROWTH BRINGS NO GLORY TO GOD AND YOU DO KNOW PRAISE ,WORSHIP ,HEALING AND DELIVER

PSALMS 1: 3 HE IS LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY STREAMS OF WATER ,WHICH YIELDS IT`S FRUIT IN SEASON AND WHOSE LEAF DOES NOT WITHER .WHAT EVER HE DOES HE PROSPERS VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (“WHAT KIND OF TREE OR YOU “) WHY DON`T YOU LOOK AT YOUR NEIGHBOR –AND SAY NEIGHBOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus – Part 2

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 28, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well.This post is Part Two of Top Ten Reasons.

During Easter 2019, I preached a creative message on Good Friday and Easter Sunday looking at the The Top Ten Reasons why Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Romans 6:5-7, Hebrews 9:11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 2:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Hebrews 10:19, John 14:15, Ephesians 1:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Much Of Me Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

When God’s ways seem to make no sense, rhyme, or reason we must still trust Him.

TOO MUCH OF ME Judges 7:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Many times the workings, methods, and ways of God seem to make absolutely no sense. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why God does things the way He does. We see it in His choosing of Israel to be His people and the nation through whom the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal