Sermons on Reasons For Delay:

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

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

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

The Birth Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2012

Today we learn about the birth of Jesus Christ so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

Scripture We are studying the Gospel of Luke in a series of sermons I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study one of the best-known passages in all of Scripture. It is read every Christmas in almost every church all over the world. It is Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bare Foot Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012

I have a lot to talk on the subject of ‘pride’ today, because this attitude is the reason for the downfall of many!

Bare foot! Judges 4:17”However, Sisera had fled away on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.” When humpty-dumpty had a great fall, none of his horse men were able to put humpty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abomination To The Lord Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2012

We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion and disarray. Reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge.

ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have boomerang and hit me back instead – this one I write today may be one. Just a caution before I proceed! We have talked a lot of ‘joy of the Lord’, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Fighters Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

No matter what life throws at you, we can know for certain that Jesus is always with us and there is no reason to fear.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 8 “Fear Fighters” Text: II Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

Jesus safely commits Himself into the hands of God, knowing that all is complete. It is for this reason that our souls can be at peace.

Message Luke 23:44-49 Into Your Hands Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Talk about bed-time prayers The ritual of tucking children into bed … then pray … a popular prayer. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake. I pray the Lord my soul to ...read more

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

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

Why Should I Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this.

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this. Once again we can mention how Christianity rapidly spread from Jerusalem and into the ancient Roman empire, being preached by the same disciples who fled into hiding after Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6, Galatians 1:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Have We Had The Sin Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. Sin generally upsets our walk with God.

This passage of Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. While this warning notice is frequently deciphered as a litmus test for salvation, John's particular crowd is really Christian believers. Salvation is not a good reason for someone to commit a transgression, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible