Sermons on Unanswered Questions:

14 The Decisive Question Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 24, 2020

This is the 14th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah, where I make a comparison between the story of Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

# 14 – The Decisive Question Jonah 1:11: “Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.” “What shall we do to you…” In our last devotion, we looked at the first question the sailors asked Jonah – “What have you done?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11, Matthew 24:7-14, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking, Yet Questioning Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2023

We look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. These beliefs are still prevalent in today’s society.

Last time we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Overlooked Question Of Jesus

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2022

Belief in God is fading from all parts of society. The idea of faith is all but ignored. Jesus told us it would be this way before He returns. Is your faith in the Lord in the same shape as the world?

" Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8, NASB). This question should be a clear signal for anyone with "eyes to see" that any idea of some last minute "national revival", which many well-meaning brethren would like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 19, 2025

He had a dream of obtaining his life goal of eternal life. He had the desire to attain it. He had every opportunity to receive it placed right in his lap...but he ended up with nothing.

The Question of Eternal Life Matthew 19:16-30 America has been called the land of opportunity. Many people have come here over the years in the hope of building a better life than what they had in the country of their origin. My ancestors came from England on my mom's side and Sweden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Question That Changes Everything

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 14, 2025

An Easter Morning sermon that focuses on the resurrection of Christ and its significance for us today, addressing key questions like "Is the resurrection true?", "What does it mean for me?", and "How does it give hope in my life?".

Introduction: The Big Question of Easter • Every faith journey has questions: Is there a God? Does He care about me? Why is there suffering? • But Easter poses the ultimate question: Did Jesus rise from the dead? • If the resurrection is true, it changes everything—it transforms our understanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

The Question That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

This series is aimed at tackling the top questions that people ask about Christianity. This first sermon was preached on Easter Day. It was also a baptismal service. What a day!

I. Welcome – A Day of New Beginnings Good morning! It’s so great to see so many of you here—whether you’re part of the furniture or just visiting today, you are so welcome. Today is a day of celebration. A day of joy. A day of life. We’ve sung songs, we’ve read the resurrection story, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Romans 6:3-5

The 2000 Year Question

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jul 23, 2018

People were always coming to Jesus to receive something, but one of the leaders of the Pharisee's came to Jesus with a question that everyone needs to ask for themselves.

Open your Bibles to John 3. This morning we are going to continue with one of the things that we talked about last week and that is the word “believe.” Now this morning we are going to look at a conversation that Jesus had with a man named Nicodemus. Now before we read from the scripture, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Numbers 21:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Questions Answered

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

In John Chapter 3 Jesus points us to the Prophetic Record that maps out Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In this golden chapter of the Bible Jesus lays out the path of salvation for Nicodemus and for the rest of us.

It Was No Secret Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:10-21 Luke 18:31:33 This week marks the fourth week in Lent as we travel with Jesus toward His passion and glory. At this time Jesus is preparing the Disciples for what lies ahead, namely His arrest, torture and crucifixion. After three years of ministry ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:10-21, Luke 18:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pharisees Question Commandments Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2018

Here is a discourse that Christ had with a Pharisee-lawyer, about the great commandment found in the Law (that is, the laws given by God to His people Israel). In this passage, our Lord gives us what is known as “The Great Commandment."

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Pharisees Question Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 (focal passage), Mark 12:28-34 Matthew 22:34-40 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Questions: Trap Of The Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that we declare GOD's WORDS even to our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Did you encounter people trapping you with questions? A lot of times. I just stay away. Corruption is a process and does not happen overnight. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Christmas Questions.

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2014

When standing next to a young girl looking at Christmas tree ornaments, she turned to her mother and asked in puzzled tone why one ornament read, 'Jesus is the reason for the season.' Could it be she had no idea of the Christ of Christmas.

On the Christian Church’ calendar, the weeks leading up to Christmas are called, ‘Advent.’ It is a time to reflect and prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Over the next few weeks ending at our Christmas Eve service, I want to talk to you, appropriately enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Question God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

It is normal and natural to be angry when we suffer evil, and often we will be angry at God for not preventing it. This is valid and God gives us the right to question Him.

The right to question God is a right that God Himself has given to His children. He inspired men of God to write about their own questioning of God’s ways of dealing with the evils of life and all of its suffering and injustice. None is more bold than the prophet Habakkuk. He begins his book ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

"Greatest Question Ever”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 9, 2018

And when Jesus was on the Cross, He cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is to say, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” GOD HAD FORSAKEN JESUS!THAT WE MIGHT BE FORGIVEN!!! Where are you now? Are you hiding from God? Listen, not once did He left us.

“But the Lord God called to Adam, and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 AMP I- QUESTION OF CONDITION: “Where Art Thou?” The first question of God in the Bible, not asking as if He doesn’t know what’s happening but one that He’s asking for reconciliation.... an unsatisfactory condition ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Everyone Is Asking Series

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Mar 25, 2020

After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead there was quite a stir in Jerusalem. The Chief Priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the ruling council and asked, "What do we do now?" How about today? How do we answer the covid-19 crisis?

The Question Everyone Is Asking Text: John 11:45-57 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Foursquare