Sermons on Unanswered Questions:

Pity Party

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2022

How to stop the pity party from Psalm 77; Psalm 77 invites us to look, learn and love Adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, "Where Your Treasure Is"

HoHum: Back in the 60’s there was a singer named Lesley Gore who recorded, “It’s My Party.” The lyrics were written by Seymour Gottlieb, a freelance songwriter. The song lyrically portrays the discomfort of a teenage girl at her birthday party when her boyfriend Johnny disappears, only to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 136:12, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed By The Calling Of Your Name.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 15, 2001

Easter to the world means the end of the gray day of winter. Yet in the Christain life is a reminder of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 15th OF April, 2001 THE TEXT ::::: John 20: 1-18 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Methodist

Behold I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 28, 2021

A funeral message about eternal life in Christ

“Behold, I Show You A Mystery.” (1 Cor 15:51-52) Introduction; News of __________ illness and the journey of treatment has been on our hearts and in our prayers these last two years. Our family wishes to convey our love and prayers to the entire family circle. as Solomon wrote, “a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unbelief And Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

What does unanswered prayer say about our level of faith? Many of us believe we're walking in more faith than we really are.

A couple of years ago I came face to face with a very sobering and heart-wrenching revelation: my faith was not where I thought it was. But I didn’t know that until “I didn’t see” the faith results I was seeking. I had convinced myself that my faith was at a place where it was not. A very dear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Don't Put A Question Mark Where God Put A Period.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 11, 2005

The difference between receiving your miracle, your healing, or your deliverance may be as simple as getting rid of the question mark.

Mat 8:1-3 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions And Answers In Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2015

Questions and Answers in Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OULINE: Cause of failure - Prayer ignored (vs 28-29) Result of failure - Power obstructed (vs 14-18) Cure for failure - Priority given (vs 17-27) SERMONBODY: Key verse 21: (N.I.V.): “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

What Is God Like? 10 Things The Bible Says In Answer To That Question.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

The bible starts out in this way;- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God…. God who?

The bible starts out in this way;- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God…. God who? Where did he come from? Who is He? What is he like? How old is He? Does he have friends? Is there a Mrs God? The bible doesn’t ever set out to prove God’s existence – it assumes God, and then reveals who He is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 33:27, Exodus 3:14, Malachi 3:6, Luke 1:37, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 139:7-12, 1 John 4:8, Exodus 33:20, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Put A Question Mark Where God Puts A Period!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 21, 2017

Frequently when we experience bad circumstances we begin feeling like God doesn’t love us or has failed to keep His Word. God's trying to teach us to trust Him no matter what our situations look like.

DON’T PUT A QUESTION MARK WHERE GOD PUTS A PERIOD! Judges 6:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BED FEARS 1. From childhood, a man had a terrible fear that someone was under his bed at night. Finally he went to a Psychiatrist, who told him he could solve his problems. 2. "Just put yourself in my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Is Death Stalking Humanity?” "The Questioning Mind Wants To Know”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2022

I begin with a story about Busch Stadium and use it to tell why we humans try to find away arround God's rules the Ten Commandments. Then wrap up the answer of Jesus to the questions about death and sin.

In Jesus Holy Name March 20, 2022 Luke 13:6,8 Lent II “Why is Death Stalking Humanity?” “The Questioning Mind Wants to Know” In 1966 the St. Louis Cardinals built a new ballpark and named it Busch Memorial Stadium. There is a story that the owner of the Cardinals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022

The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Encounter Two. Simon Peter And The Rooster. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness.

ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS ENCOUNTER TWO SIMON PETER AND THE ROOSTER How will I introduce the message? Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness. It’s like the farmer: The Farmer marries back in the horse and buggy days. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15, Luke 22:62, Proverbs 29:25, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Peter 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Death:not An End

Contributed by David Azbell on May 28, 2006

A look at 1 Thess 4:13-17. Ofering comort in a time of mourning.

Death comes in many forms and have differences in the suffering prior to the death. Some die suddenly and tragically, some go more slowly and with more prolonged suffering. One things is for certain, we shall all die. We do not know how, when, or where, we do however know the why. We are told why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living In The Middle"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

"Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

It's Crying Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist