Sermons on why are you an atheist:

Rejoice! Why? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 25, 2004

We are often told that we are to rejoice as Christians but you ever wonder: Why?

Well we are almost through the prophets, both major and minor. And you’ll recall from earlier messages that the designation Major and Minor has nothing to do with the importance of the Prophet or his message, instead it is indicative of the length of his message. And most of these guys had a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Be Baptised?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Have you been baptised as a believer? Here’s what it means to be baptised.

Why Be Baptised? Mark 1:1-8 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"--"a voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Hope? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Peter calls on the Christians in his day to have hope much like Martin Luther King Jr. did in his day. Peter says, “I command you to be hopeful though you are suffering greatly.”

Sometimes our hope is invisible. The last words of dying people have always fascinated me. They are so revealing of a person's heart and soul. John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Lincoln said only two words at his death: “Useless. Useless.” These are words of hopelessness. Fox News ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Did This Happen"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 3, 2011

Have you ever wondered "Why" things happen. Hopefully this passage out of John Chapter 9 will help answer those questions.

In the new book I have coming out in late December “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re a Failure” one theme rings true throughout the book. The theme pertains to the first part of John Chapter 9. John 9:1-3 “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

Why This Mission? Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

Part three and the final in the series Mission Possible. Why should you accept this mission?

RECAP of week one and 2: The church is the body of Christ To become a member of the body, you must make Christ the head! In order for this to happen you must realize there is… Universal SIN: Romans 3:9-23 Universal SAVIOR: Romans 3:24-31 Universal REQUIREMENT: John 14:1-6 Individual RESPONSE: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Saw Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 3, 2019

My ancestors were not monkeys. I am created by God. I am unique and awesome. I am proud of my being, why? the answer is found in this sermon.

Text: Psalm 139:16 Theme: “You saw my unformed body” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am happy that the Lord has given me the opportunity to preach this morning on the theme ‘the foreknowledge of God’ under that broad theme we were meditating on various perspectives. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Unsafe Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2005

Why is Christmas seemingly under attack? Why would a seemingly harmless story of a baby in a manger stall elicit such anger and opposition?

OPEN: James Martin (in an article in the devotional "The Upper Room") wrote the following: On a trip to the Holy Land, I bought a nativity set for my Sunday School. It was carved out of olive wood in Bethlehem itself, and had all the traditional figures - sheep and oxen, wise men and shepherds. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019

A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the last words of Christ from the cross.

Mt. 27.46 "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" 1. Do you ever feel hypocritical coming to church? You feel awful but you come through the front doors with a smile on your face. You struggled getting up in the morning but here you are now, laughing and joking like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Holiness

Why Answer? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

What’s the calling Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:1? Is it God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! Then you responding to God’s personal call on your life and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

Why Answer? On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Worry?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

It’s hard to be full of joy when everything is wrecking, But if you keep your JOY everything will work out

Why Worry YOU CAN Be Happy (PROVERBS 17:22) ILLUS: Alarm clock didn’t go off A case of the depressed blues is headed your way You’re late for work, have a flat tire, try to take wife’s car it wont start she left the lights on, Get the jumper cables jump it off, in a hurry, Blue light special ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 24, 2023

I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone?

“Intercessory Prayer” 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone? I believe we are missing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The Darkness?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 6, 2007

Doesn’t it seem strange to you that the "God of Light" should dwell in "thick darkness?" Four point outline on "Why the Darkness?"

Title of the Message: “Why the Darkness?” Solomon quoted God when he said that God would dwell in the thick darkness. Doesn’t that seem strange to you that the God of Light should dwell in thick darkness? You need to understand the context of this verse. Solomon had just completed the building ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Crying And Who Do You Seek ?

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

Your dream may seem dead, but it can rise again.

WHY ARE YOU CRYING AND WHO DO YOU SEEK ? PASTOR KEN CROW John 20:11-15 (King James Version) 11But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God