Sermons on Reasons For Suffering:

Easter - Reason For Celebration

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are gathering in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. We are a part of that celebration! Our Scripture text this morning is Matthew 28:1-10, & once again you have a choice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Reasons With Us

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus' comprehension forthright---from the first miracle---the beginning of God's business to save man, to the world's watch for his return was not a mystery to his mother, Mary.

CHRIST REASONS WITH US by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 13, 2015) "May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;" (Ephesians 3:18, King James Version (KJV) [intensification]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18

Denomination: Friends

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

If you need a reason to be thankful Be thankful that Jesus is the real life changer.

One Reason To Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-1:6 We are less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving • So with this in mind I thought it might be a good idea to kind of prime our brains • Of somethings that we are thankful for THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... • I’m Thankful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Both Faith And Reason Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

Both our faith and our reason must inform our study and preaching of Scripture.

Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter Verbum Domini The breaking in of the Word of God into the closed-in Jewish culture of the first century was heavily resisted by the Jews. In fact, by one estimate, only a small minority of Palestinian Jews turned to Jesus as the Messiah and became members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-60

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012

Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 31, 2012

Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and experiencing His joy, peace and hope.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON (Dec. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Aug 16, 2013

A sermon and teaching on the reasons to give thanks to God and why our nation to do so as a whole.

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING TO GOD Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons For Faithfulness And Gratitude Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2016

Every person is worthy of our giving.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course St. Marcellinus We see today the convergence of these two readings with the commemoration of Ss. Marcellinus and Peter, who were martyred under Diocletian, but only after they had converted to Christ both their jailer and their executioner. They were considered so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 18, 2012

Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the U

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING TO GOD Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:16-22

Marriage For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 21, 2006

People get married for lots of different reasons, but are they getting married for the right reason?

A June Wedding: Marriage for the Right Reasons Hosea 1:1-11 Why do people get married? A report in the British journal Health 24 lists the top six reasons people give for getting married: 6. It’s the right time. You have a solid and secure relationship and it feels like the logical next ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

No Reason To Run Out Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of fuel on the Holy Spirit.

No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of gas? It can be embarrassing. It can be inconvenient. Your driving down the road on a mission to get somewhere, then your car starts to stutter and stall, and then just gives out. You pull over to the side of the road, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reason For Overnight Prayers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show that we need to live a life of prayer like JESUS did to survive here on earth. Encouragements for prayer.

I. EXORDIUM: How often do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a life of prayer like JESUS did to survive here on earth. Encouragements for prayer. IV. TEXT: Luke 6:12 (Amplified Bible) 6:12 Now in those days it occurred that He went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal