Sermons on Why Do We Suffer:

Why Evangelize? (Part 1)

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 27, 2011

1. There is no other way but Jesus, 2. We are commanded in Scripture (and by Jesus!) to evangelize (preach the good tidings of hope in Him)

Over the next few weeks, we will be covering some major (though very basic) reasons to evangelize. Some people may have stronger giftings and desires in the area, but all are called to reach out and preach the message of Jesus: His Life, Death, and Resurrection! Two reasons to start: 1. There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Believe

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

To grasp your faith and live it out is what most pastor would call a success.

Why I believe Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I bring a word of confession, a testimony, and a word of encouragement. The confession is I cannot make you believe in God, I cannot change your life I cannot force you to trust God Be of any service to God, enjoy kingdom work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006

Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Shall We Live

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

how do we deal with Doubting Thomas, a disciple and a man whose insistence on tangible proof serves as a beacon of realism amidst the fervent belief of his peers.

How Shall We Live SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B ”When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We Surrendered?

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on May 9, 2019

From 1908 to 2018, the Church of the Nazarene grew from 10,000 members to 2.5 million. They surrendered. They heard the call, the Great Commission given to every Christian, and they submitted. I think this is the problem that Christianity in general is facing today. Christians stopped surrendering.

The Church Manual states that “The Church of the Nazarene recognizes all believers are called to minister to all people.” I love that statement. I love it because it really sums up how the Church of the Nazarene from its earliest days really felt the burden of the Great Commission and from the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

We Win Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Winning the race of the Christian life

Hebrews 12 - 10/28/12 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, chapter 12. We have been going through this book that talks about the “better” system we have in Jesus Christ. The book is written to Jewish Christians who were tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey God

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 26, 2015

When we obey God by doing things such as loving an enemy, people will be amazed because it is not the logical thing to do. Obeying God is the Christian thing to do. When we obey God, we don't know what the result will be, but God will bless our obedience

Acts 5:27-42 is a story about obeying God regardless of the consequences imposed by mankind. Like Peter, we as Christians are to obey the Lord rather than man in situations where the two are in conflict. For example, when obeying our political leaders would cause us to do something that goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Anglican

Why Remember Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009

At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are One

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2019

A continuing look at Ephesians. Today we focus on unity in the church through our shared faith.

UNITY IN THE CHURCH November 24, 2019 Ephesians 4:4-6 I love this week! I get to cook and eat turkey! I get to allow tryptophan to work and make me sleepy. Turkey contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which produces sleep-promoting serotonin and melatonin. But here’s the thing, turkey has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

"why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

"Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Wept! Why? Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 8, 2012

An attempt to show how Christ can identify with us in time of need. He took our sins and sorrows and made them his very own.

Jesus Wept! Why? As we look to the word of God for comfort and instruction, I want to turn your attention to the shortest and one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. “Jesus wept” ( John 11:35). Why those tears on the face of one who is the resurrection and the life and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Dec 29, 2002

Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came (John6: 38-40) Pre Intro: When Jesus came into this world, His coming was three-fold. First he came as a baby in a manger. It’s nice to think about Jesus as a baby especially at Christmas time, but his mission was not to be just a cute baby for everyone to look at. The second phase ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage To Do........

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 8, 2016

My God is alive for ever more.

WHY ARE YOU WEEPING? John 20: 11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Cry To Crucify? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 23, 2010

This sermon takes a look at why the crowd cried crucify Him, when previously they had shouted Hosanna.

Why the Cry to Crucify? Text: John 19:5-16 By: Ken McKinley (READ TEXT) The title of my sermon this morning is “Why the cry to crucify?” This is one of those questions you get asked in seminary. The professor asks, “Why did this crowd; that had openly welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-16, Luke 23:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible