Sermons on Reasons:

Reason To Hope Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 17, 2008

It seems the more we go on in our walk, the more we seem to drag down and not remain energized in the Christian life. Hope fixes this.

Reason to Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 7/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:23-25 Key verse: Romans 8:23 - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007

Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Good Reason

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

God is constantly at work.

Good Reason Matthew 26:1-68 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is two days away-- and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified." 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-68

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Rejoicing

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Showing from Philipians chapter 4 how a Christian can rejoice in God’s Purpose; Peace; Power and Presence.

REASONS FOR REJOICING IN PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 4 I. REJOICING IN GOD’S PURPOSE v. 3 I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [NIV] A. CHOSEN OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reasoning Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 2, 2009

Christian truth stands up to all criticisms from science, philosophy and religions. Either the Bible is the true inspired Word of God or the Bible is a book of fables and fairy tails.

A Reasoning Faith II Timothy 1:8-12 This morning our theme is “A Reasoning Faith” – know what you believe and why you believe. Here are some comments made by children on various teachings of the Bible. - Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. - Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. - Lot’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reasons For Marriage Series

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

A message based on Gen 2 giving 5 reasons for marriage and exhorting the couple to have these as the basis for their marriage.

Introduction: In verse 24 the Bible says: ‘for this reason’! Contrary to popular belief, the Word of God is very reasonable and here at the first marriage we have reasons for marriage. Marriage is not something to be entered into lightly or without thought. It is not something that we do because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Charismatic

"For This Reason" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 24, 2003

Why Paul prayed to the Father, for the Ephesians and therefore, for us. (#2 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

Just last week we looked at this phrase briefly, from verse one. However, since it wasn’t our primary focus, we come back to it now, only in verse 14, following Paul’s parenthesis which encompassed verses 2 through 13. I’ll begin by refreshing your memory concerning his reference. When Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Reason For Praise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 20, 2003

No matter what life throws at us there is always reason to praise God!

Reason to Praise Psalm 103 February 16, 2003 Introduction Alexander Whyte, the Scottish preacher, always began his prayers with an expression of gratitude. One cold, miserable day his people wondered what he would say. He prayed, "We thank Thee, O Lord, that it is not always like this." It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

Our greatest need this Christmas is forgiveness – So God sent us a SAVIOR!

“THE REASON FOR THE SEASON” TEXT: Matthew 1:18-21 Isaiah 9:6 “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 25, 2004

For Sunday After Christmas. Reason for the Season is to reconcile the world. Uses "Unchurched Harry and Marry" by Lee Strobel

I have been doing parodies of The Night Before Christmas this season. I did one on Christmas Eve and you might remember that on Thanksgiving Sunday I read one The Day After Thanksgiving. In response to the Thanksgiving poem, I got an email with another parody. I don’t know who wrote it, so I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

There are reasons for hope in a world filled with despair.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 63:16b – 64:8 A Reason for Hope I. Reality check: There is despair when there should be hope. A. The reason for hope: 1. God is our father (63:16) a. KJV starts this verse with “doubtless” – certainty. b. “Father” ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is The Reason

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2009

Christianity historically has affirmed the uniqueness of Jesus ...the incarnate son of God. I begin with an illustration from The Charlie Brown Christmas special...when Charlie asks: Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is about?

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Jesus Is the Reason” Last Tuesday evening countless households tuned in to watch as Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang pondered the meaning of Christmas. The Christmas special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 21, 2010

The text offers 3 reasons to be thankful. These reasons (unlike so many other) point our worldview toward the Bible, Jehovah, and spiritual.

Reasons To Be Thankful 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 * Americans are, seemingly, the most blessed people on the globe. Things we take for granted are considered to be luxuries by the many on the globe. For instance, electricity is one of those things we expect to enjoy. To my generation and younger, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Denomination: Baptist