Sermons on Why Christ Died:

Why I Know Jesus Christ A Rose From The Grave

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 6, 2020

There is a reason we better be sure today we may not see another one.

WHY I KNOW JESUS CHRIST A ROSE FROM THE GRAVE Philippians 3: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; (1) Because Jesus said he would. John 2: 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Table Fellowship With Christ

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Why Win Souls

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Jan 13, 2026

Someone once asked the great preacher Lyman Beecher, “Mr. Beecher, what do you consider the greatest thing a human being can do or be?” Without hesitation, he replied, “The greatest thing of all is for one human being to bring another human being to Christ.”

WHY WIN SOULS? Pastor Joel Bernardino – January 13, 2026 Someone once asked the great preacher Lyman Beecher, “Mr. Beecher, what do you consider the greatest thing a human being can do or be?” Without hesitation, he replied: “The greatest thing is not that one should be a scientist—important as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15

The Power Of The Resurrection Begins With The Way Jesus Died.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 19, 2008

A sermon for the Resurrection of Our Lord, March 23, 2008, Series "A"

The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 23, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: God of power and might, you delivered your Son, Jesus, from the domain of death and opened the graves of all who come to faith in him, the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 25, 2004

Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. The Passion of the Christ doesn’t give you the first part of the story. Second of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have to Die Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/2004 Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. If the first line you heard in Gone with the Wind was Rhett’s parting shot at Scarlett, you would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

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

Faith

Contributed by Stev Ashe on Oct 30, 2012

Faith how and why.

FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope(expect with desire) for and certain of what we do not see. Mark 11: 24 Therefore I say to you, Whatever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. I. Examples of faith. Matthew 8: 5 When Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is It Okay To Question God? Series

Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009

God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Purpose Of People

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Mar 23, 2017

A look at why we were created, and how the purpose of man, According to God is still the same as the purpose He gave Adam.

Purpose of People Genesis 1:26 English Standard Version Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013

Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why People Reject The Gospel

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Christ's became man to present the good news to the world. One aspect of this was to affirm who He was and why He came. We too are to be Christ's presence and affirm what we believe.

Introductory Considerations 1. This is the 4th message in a series. Peter says "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Pet 2:2,9. We "declare the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When A Saved Person Dies Series

Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001

Does all the talk of what happens in the afterlife confuse you? The Bible gives hope for those who know Jesus?

What happens when a saved person dies? Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Is this place of judgment heaven, paradise or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

To Those Who Died That Others May Live

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 26, 2003

A Memorial Day tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during all the wars fought by Americans for freedom and justice.

INTRODUCTION. In 1867 some deeply caring women of Columbus, Mississippi, decorated not only the graves of their own dead who had given their lives in the great Civil War which had just ended, but also the graves of the Northern soldiers who were buried there. This extremely noble act inspired ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

Would God I Had Died For Thee!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 17, 2021

The fatherly tears of David the king, and the compassion of God.

WOULD GOD I HAD DIED FOR THEE! 2 Samuel 18:5-9; 2 Samuel 18:15; 2 Samuel 18:31-33. When I was still on the threshold between boyhood and manhood, I wrote two books of poems. The first I entitled, 'Going our own way.' I did not think of it at the time, but perhaps I was using the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational