Sermons on Three Questions:

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003

First of a five part series dealing with the question...."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 1 of 5 John 3:30 Romans 15:5-6, 1 Cor 6:19-20, 1 Cor 10:31, 2 Thess. 1:11-12 It took 200 years to build and 700 years later work continues to be done to correct the errors in construction. The building will probably still topple despite efforts to save ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Kiss Of Worship

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Psalm 146 and 147 neatly answer the questions about worship: WHAT…WHY…HOW?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 17, 2004 ----------------- Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is the prototype for Mudville. If you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Read The Instructions Series

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Dec 1, 2004

I want to answer two questions: Why study the Bible? And How to study the Bible?

Spiritual Disciplines Series: Read The Instructions - Bible Study INTRO: Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will We Know Our Loved Ones As We Do Now? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

This message addresses the question of whether we will know who our loved ones are in heaven.

MAIN THOUGHT: “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER, EVEN THOUGH SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WILL HAVE TAKEN PLACE.” - We will be dealing with the two major parts of that statement separately. FIRST PART: - “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER. . .” 1. I will know as I am known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12 (“face to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Serving

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 22, 2004

There is a dilemma in churches today. That is why are we here? The question is asked who are you serving?

WHO ARE YOU SERVING? Text: Joshua 24:15 We have a dilemma in churches across America today. It seems as if we have forgotten why we are here. Church has become a status symbol. ( I go here) Some come to see if someone else is there. ( What nerve) Some come because they are drug there. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Exodus 32:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Under The Influence

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 13, 2004

There are a lot of people under the influence in the world. the question is what are you under the influence of?

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Text: Acts 2: 12-13 Tell story to this point beginning Acts 1: 5 Then 10 days later Pentecost. These men thought the 120 were drunk, under the influence. We know that they weren’t. They were acting strangely. It wasn’t normal for people to be that happy, that early. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Step To Making Biblical Decisions

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on May 30, 2002

In Making decisions we need to ask ourselves 5 questions before we decide

FIVE BIBLICAL STEPS WHEN MAKING A DECISION THAT WILL PLEASE THE LORD ASK YOURSELF 1. DOES IT VIOLATE CLEAR TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE? (2 TIM3:16,17) A. The Bible is Inspired. B. The Bible is Instructive. C. The Bible is Intrusive. 2. DOES IT CAUSE MY BROTHER TO STUMBLE IN HIS FAITH? (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004

Luke in this chapter gives us 9 snap shots that help us to answer that question.

"WHO is Jesus" LUKE CHAPTER 9 INTRODUCTION Our society as a whole and many people in our society are going through an identity crisis. The question many people are asking is who am I. And many in an effort to answer that question go on a journey to find themselves -- maybe a physical journey, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing His Passionate Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2004

This sermon describes the horror of the cross and asks the question: why would God do that?

OPEN: I once heard a man tell of WHY he entered the ministry. He said he entered the ministry because he was afraid of God. Now granted, Scripture tells us we should fear God. Proverbs 9:10 tells us "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Son Of God? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus the Son of God? is He the only Son of God? This sermon attempts to answer that question

Jesus is the Son of God – True or False? Introduction A. The movie “The Passion of Christ” has sparked many conversations B. You can turn on the talk shows, the news, and various other programs and hear people discussing the movie C. I do not recall a movie that has sparked this much debate, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christmas Dragon

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2004

A Christmas message that answers the question: If there is a loving God, why does terrible stuff happen?

12, December 2004 Dakota Community Church The Christmas Dragon Introduction: For many of you this is the only time you will come to church this year. The marketing experts say I should make this a sugar coated non-offensive message so you will want to come back again, but I don’t really take to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

S - Tart With Authenticity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

all religions lead to God, or no religions lead to God? this is a question worth looking at...

Start with Authenticity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 1 re•li•gion. ri-’li-j&n, from religare to restrain, tie back. 1 : An institutionalized set of systems, attitudes, beliefs, and practices. 2 archaic : scrupulous conformity.  All religions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween: Should We Participate Or Not?

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 22, 2002

Many Christians have reservations over this question. What does THE-BOOK say?

HALLOWEEN SHOULD WE PARTICIPATE OR NOT Ephesians 5:11 (11) And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. As the 31st of this month of October 2002 fast approaches, many Christians are asking themselves the same question. Should we participate in Halloween ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is God?"

Sunday Evening October 27, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basics” [#3] SLIDE 12 WHO IS GOD? Psalm 19 Introduction: Psalm 19 1. When David looked up and saw how beautiful that God’s creation was he burst into praise to God. 2. Down through the years men have wanted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 24, 2003

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran