Sermons on Why Faith:

Why Is Jonah In The Bible?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jan 25, 2006

A look at the story of Jonah from three different viewpoints: Personal, Christological, and God’s

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s OT lesson is a portion of the writings of the prophet Jonah in the book attributed to him. If you go through all the pericopes listed in our hymnal, you’ll find that this is the only Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The G12? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

There is only one vision for the Harvest: the Father’s vision.

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Died

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004

The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:38, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Listen To God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why There Are Tears In Heaven

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 22, 2004

This sermon looks at the popular (but biblically inaccurate) idea that there are no tears in heaven right now.

Often at funerals you will hear the pastor say: “There are no tears in heaven.” - This is one of those statements we make without any biblical justification because we are not careful with biblical promises. - This takes a biblical promise out of its historical context and applies it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

The Bible makes it clear that our thanksgiving ought to be rooted and grounded in the revelation of Who God is.

“WHY GIVE THANKS?” Psalm 136:1-3 We give thanks... 1. Because He is MERCIFUL. (v. 1) O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is Good: for His mercy endureth for ever Psalm 73:1; 145:9; 1 Chronicles 16:34; Ezra 3:11; Matthew 5:45; James 1:17; Psalm 100:5; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 25:8; 86:5 2. Because He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Life Is Sacred

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 23, 2005

A sermon for "Sanctity Of Human Life"

Why Life Is Sacred Gen 1:26-2:22 Today is “Sanctity of Human Life Day “. This is the day set aside to remind us of the sacredness of life ! I believe that all of us would agree that our nation needs to be reminded of this. It has been said that nothing shows ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is As Important As What

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 27, 2004

An examination of the importance of motives.

WHY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT The story is told of a young family that went to visit some friends. The couple’s young son kept running around the house and wouldn’t settle down. The boy’s dad told him to sit down several times. The young boy would sit down for a minute and then he’d be up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Hell?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A sermon on the reality of Hell.

WHY BELIEVE IN HELL? Matthew 10:24-28 INTRO: Dante wrote Divine Comedy in the 14th century. He is the chief character. In the epic poem, Dante is lost in a dark forest which symbolizes his own unworthy life, and the evil he saw in society. On Good Friday, he meets Virgil, a Roman poet, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect And Why

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon examines the Psalmists’ expectations about life as recorded in Psalm 23. Because of the character of our God we should not be dreading tomorrow but anticipating it with great hope.

What to Expect and Why Psalm 23 5-26-02 Intro: Begin by Asking you to consider a QUESTION What do you anticipate happening in Your Life in the Future? What do you see coming your way in the days ahead? 1. We Live in a World that is Constantly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Charismatic

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

If Christ Jesus is here among us, why do we insist on crying out to God? This is the question the angels posed to Mary and through this story to us.

Why Are You Crying? John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat she heard, “Will He be in church today?” I. Did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is This Happening To Me!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

“Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Be Part Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007

21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated?

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist