Sermons on Why Go To Church:

I Go A-Fishing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013

In the ordinary course of duty we may not always see great success, but when we let the Lord join the party then the extraordinary occurs.

I GO A-FISHING. John 21:1-19. The miraculous draught of fishes which took place on the shores of Galilee after Jesus' resurrection was not the first instance of its kind. It had occurred similarly at the beginning of His ministry, when He first used Simon Peter's boat as a pulpit. After ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, To Whom Will We Go?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 9, 2020

At times believers to Whom will we go? Our text reminds us our sinful flesh is no help. Only the Holy Spirit can help. The Lord God gives us life.

“LORD, TO WHOM WILL WE GO?” (Outline) September 6, 2020 - Pentecost 14 - JOHN 6:60-69 INTRO.: Our human curiosity causes us to continue to learn. We live to learn. To understand what we once did not understand. It is the same with our faith-life. We start with God’s simple truths. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Go Ye, Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 10, 2021

All Christians are saddled with the responsibility of preaching the gospel of Christ. Are you doing your part? Go ye and preach the gospel

TEXT: Mark 16:15, Matthew 10:7 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature...And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand." CHRIST'S COMMAND The major assignment given to all believers by the only begotten son of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"going Deeper"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 3, 2022

This is a short segment from a teaching on discipleship. It is something that the Lord expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and the power to live our lives for Jesus, to be His disciples. It is from Revelation 22:1, and then Ezekiel 47:8-9.

Going Deeper Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo (Time: Go to 107:18) In Revelation chapter 22 there was something that expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and power to live this life for Jesus, to be His disciples. “And he showed me a pure river of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1, Ezekiel 47:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Godly Contentment Is The Way To Go

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 30, 2017

How can we achieve 'Godly Contentment' vs what the World has to offer in its stead.

To be content means that one is Happy. Happiness is a state of one’s being when things around them are going as expected or well in the person’s opinion. It can be a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment, however fleeting. Our environment is temporal at most—always changing—fluid in nature. If ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-6, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: *other

Don't Go With Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015

To show that we have to choose people that we go with. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you go with good companies? Yes. Even it makes me a loner. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Off The Basket.

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2015

There comes a time in our life when we got to take decisions that might not be comfortable or comprehensible but we need to know the will of God and move on.

Let go off the basket……. Exodus 2:2”…..she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.” Observe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When You Go Into Battle"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 10, 2015

When you go into battle and one will be in battle against Satan we must fight, when you go into battle there will be overwhelming obstacles, when you go into battle let the Priest go before you, you need qualifications, and remember the assurances.

Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go Into Battle” All veterans need to be honored for their dedication to our country. For their hardships they have endured, for the Warfare they have battled, and for the struggles that each has battled within their lives. • War reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Going Home A Different Way

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 24, 2015

The wise men were changed after being in the presences of Jesus, the King of kings. True worship should cause a change in us also...When we leave we should go home a different way.

Today's scripture is a very familiar during the Christmas season...the story of the wise men and their visit to see Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-12) (1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Don't Go Back" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 29, 2014

We have become a Burger King Society "Have it your way". We approach sin the same way and extend God's grace far beyond the limits it was supposed to be. True God's grace is abundant but should we have a license to sin - NO

The Ultimate DecisionBurnShipsTitle.jpg July 29, 2014 Over the years we have discussed many topics from trials to doctrine. What we always come back to is Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ Crucified and Risen. That is the hope for all Christians who believe. In our 21st Century to be a Burger King ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18

Go! And Hear The Roar Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2025

The roar of God’s holiness thunders through the book of Amos. It is a warning, a call to repentance, but also a signpost pointing us to Jesus Christ—the only One who can rescue us from judgment and bring us into eternal life.

Go! And Hear the Roar of God A Sermon from the Book of Amos Introduction – The Lion Has Roared Imagine walking through the African savannah at night. The stars are bright above you, the wind is calm, but suddenly… you hear it. The deep, rolling roar of a lion. That sound shakes you. It demands ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:8, Amos 5:21-24, Amos 5:4, Amos 9:11, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 7:21, Joel 2:13, Acts 3:19, Luke 19:10, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Going Gets Tough Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 19th sermon in the series.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH PSALM 119:153-160 INTRODUCTION A. God’s people have always had mountains to climb and rivers to cross. We only need to read the names of the great honor roll of faith in Hebrews 11 to confirm this truth. B. When the going gets tough, we may be tempted, like Israel of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2025

In a world obsessed with status, self-promotion, and influence, Jesus calls us to the opposite mindset - releasing our grip on personal rights, comfort, and ambition, so that the glory of God may be revealed through our obedience.

Go! And Have the Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5b–7 (NLT): “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, Mark 10:45, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Arise And Go Back

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God