Sermons on Seeking Answers:

Sardis: The Living Corpse Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Here was a church that needed waking up! It was on life support and Jesus had the answer!

Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis: The Living Corpse INTRODUCTION - Mike the Headless Chicken On September 10, 1945, Mike’s short life was about to take a turn for the worse. On this day, Mike received a death sentence. His owners, Lloyd and Clara Olsen, decided that it was time to slaughter a group of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Church Now

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 14, 2007

In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body

Where Is The Church Today? By Gerald Van Horn Text. Acts 2:42 In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body of believers. Where is the church today? Begs for an answer. Some said. “Oh I know where the church is located !” Others may say, “I know when it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Limits Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2009

So, what are the limits for forgiveness? Jesus tells a parable to answer that very question.

THE LIMITS OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION… iGoogle Widget: ‘Things to Ponder’ Have you ever asked a dumb question? I have to admit that I have. On my last trip out of town, I had to make a bank deposit in Virginia. For some reason, out of my mouth came, “Can I deposit here in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009

Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bible & 2012

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 14, 2009

- People are asking questions - Is the world coming to an end in 2012? - The Bible answers this question

- Roland Emmerich’s "2012" - Independence Da y (96), Day After Tomorrow (04) - $200 million Movie - Called the “mother of all disaster movies” - Tag line “Mankind’s Earliest Civilizations Warned Us” - What are the odds?”, “I thought we would have more time” - US News & World report - 60% believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blank Checks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007

God answers our prayers...so what do you pray for?

Blank Checks We are using the same block of scripture this morning, technically last Sunday I only covered three or 4 of the verses. This particular scripture has this repeating pattern using the word abiding that can make it easy to skip over like a flat rock across a pond, just touching down ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

How Shall We Escape

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Answers the question: How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation

Title: How shall we escape Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Courting Sin Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Seconds After Death

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008

What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Until He Comes

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2013

Just what are we to do until Christ comes? The answer may be surprising.

“Until He Comes” 1 Cor. 11:17-34 The mother sternly scolds her child, “You wait until your father gets home!” Until he comes the child frets and fears. A major company announces a new CEO is scheduled to arrive on the job at the end of the year. Employees, meanwhile, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed