Sermons on Reasons To Praise:

Sermon On A Raison D'être

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 12, 2024

A niche is determined as a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Karol G, a female Colombian singer once remarked: “There's no path to success. Everyone constructs their own path. The important thing is to follow your heart. Find your niche, is my best advice.” Acts 1:7 reminds us: “He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, John 1:1, Romans 11:29, 2 Timothy 1:9

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001

This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Danger Of Carnal Reasoning Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001

We must beware of using carnal reasinging in the Lord’s work and always seek his will through prayer.

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Reasons For Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

5 REASONS FOR RECONCILIATION AMONG MINISTERS OF THE NEW COVENANT 1.

5 REASONS FOR RECONCILIATION AMONG MINISTERS OF THE NEW COVENANT 1. We haven't done anything wrong (:11-13) a. Paul could defend himself with a clear conscience because he was innocent of the charges levelled against him by his opponents in Corinth b. When we have done something wrong there is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Reasons For Healing

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 13, 2001

There are at least four reasons why healing comes.

“FOUR REASONS FOR HEALING” Text: Acts 3:11-21; 4:1-4 Introduction: This is a beautiful story of the healing of the lame man who had been crippled all of his life and he was over 40 years old. Divine healing is fascinating. We live in a world that is plagued with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Reasonable Service

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 5, 2001

This sermon deals with our daily sacrafice and service to God.

Your Reasonable Service Romans 12:1 What is a "Reasonable Service?" Some say about 30-45 minutes. We talk about church services and we refer to the time when we come to be taught. In reality that is the time of church edification. Service begins when we walk out the door. I heard a radio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

The difference Jesus Christ makes at Christmas and in your life.

I heard repeatedly on the radio this week that depression is very common during the Christmas holiday. I’m usually not an armchair researcher, but I believe much of the holiday depression comes largely from a wrong focus. For many, the focus is placed on an overweight-white-beard, old man, who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: *other

Three Good Reasons

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 22, 2002

What I’d like someone to share with me if they found out I was lost.

August 11, 2002 The man was awakened for the fifth time. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He replied grumpily, “I don’t want to; I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at the church don’t like me; I don’t want to go.” She rebutted, “You have to go.” Said he, “Give me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons To Go To War

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Fortantly we are on the side of God. We have confidence then to tackle anything that comes are way

I John 4:16b-21 Reasons to Go To War Introduction A. Remembering back to 9/11 I was at the lighthouse watching CNN. I was sitting there saying that no one attacks USA B. I was so upset that anyone would try such a thing C. I knew that enemy would have a problem right then and there though. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reason For The Hope Within

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003

This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

8 Reasons To Fear Not Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

8 REASONS TO FEAR NOT Matthew 10 v. 24 - 42 There is no reason to fear, because of :- 1. Our position v. 24 The disciple is a servant, as well as a son v 25 "of his household." as such:- (a) There are similarities with the Lord. "they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus". - if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Holiness

Five Reasons To Celebrate

Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 8, 2009

Five great reasons the Ascension is such an important event in the life of Christ and for our redemption.

The Ascension of our Lord, 2009 Topical The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado Five Reasons to Celebrate I’ve said it so many times before that I think I’m starting to sound like a skipping CD, but tonight is the great Christian feast, the holy day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53

Denomination: Anglican

Holiness Reasonable And Right

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 10, 2008

This sermon outline came from the Book entitled "Preachable Holiness Sermons" the outline was by Fletcher Galloway.

“Holiness Reasonable and Right” Text: Romans 12:1-2 1 ¶ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007

Why did Jesus come? What is the real reason for the season? This sermon will reminds us that we are the reason for the season.

I had a plan…When I was about 13, there was a skunk that hung out around our house. My Dad used to complain about it. Our neighbors dog would bark and it would spray, and the house smelled like…well…skunk for a few days. Dad was worried that one of us would be outside at night and we would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan