Sermons on reasons for doing:

For This Reason, He Was Born

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 25, 2017

Jesus was born for a specific reason and both good and bad things happened to enable the reason to come to pass for God's glory to be made manifest.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FOR THIS REASON, HE WAS BORN John 11:49-53King James Version (KJV) 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-53

Denomination: Charismatic

The Real Reason For The Season Series

Contributed by John Reid on Dec 12, 2022

There are major differences when it comes to the church and the world celebrating Christmas

CHRISTMAS vs The World & The Church For the World, Christmas is about Santa Claus. But for the Church, It’s about Jesus Christ. For the World, Christmas is about Charles Dicken’s Caricature: Ebenezer Scrooge. But for the Church, It’s about God the Father sending His Beloved Son: Immanuel, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: Other

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021

In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Tired Of Doing Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores the importance of doing good for the right reasons, persevering in our efforts, and the impact of unwearied goodness on our lives and community.

Good morning, everyone. It's such a joy to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's word together. We're going to be focusing on a passage from Galatians today, specifically Galatians 6:9-10. But before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from A.W. Tozer, a man who had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Topics: Not Getting Tired, Doing Good

Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007

Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001

There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, John 4:35

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Did He Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

Too many people think religion is something they cannot do. God has not distanced Himself so far from us that we cannot find Him.

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER Text: Isaiah 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION 1. So often we think of church as difficult to understand and confusing a. We read things in the Bible and struggle with them b. We hear Paul call the Gospel a mystery and decide not to decipher it c. What we miss is that God has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Reasons Why Our Soul Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016

To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD obviously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:175 (Amplified Bible) 119:175 Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me. V. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Reasons Why Our Soul Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2014

To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD obviously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:175 (Amplified Bible) 119:175 Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me. V. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Reasons Why Our Soul Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD obviously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:175 (Amplified Bible) 119:175 Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me. V. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Of Image

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023

What does it mean to be the image of God? Is it doing or being or a combination of both?

A few nights ago I attended a Shabbas - Sabbath - celebration at Temple Aaron, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in St. Paul. If you’ve never been to one try to get an opportunity; it’s a wonderful experience. But this one was a little different than most. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42, Matthew 25:40, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Christians Still Have To Die?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2019

1. A tragic reason (Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17). 2. A tender reason (Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1). 3. A trust reason (2 Cor 1:8-10). 4. A testimony reason (2 Cor 4:5-11). 5. A technical reason (1 Cor 15:39-50). 6. A triumphant reason (1 Cor 15:51-58).

Why Do Christians Still Have to Die? 1 Corinthians 15:39-58; Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17; Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Why do Christians still have to physically die? If we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:39-58, Genesis 2:15-17, Romans 5:1-17, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 57:1, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Come Now Let Us Reason Together Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

God is not willing that any shall perish. He has no pleasure in the death of the wicked. If any man dies lost, it is not because God willed it, but because that man refused to listen to God's invitation, "Come now."

God spoke in our text through Isaiah to a very weak and wicked people. They have rebelled against God, and treated him like dirt. They have disobeyed His commandments; they have spurned His love, and have rejected His leading. They deserve nothing but God's wrath, but instead, God says, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20