Sermons on Why Go To Church:

Why?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002

Illustrates from Habakkuk and the life of Joseph how God works in all of our lifes circumstances. Demonstrates how beautifully even the bad circumstances can be turned to good.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 1 This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the LORD in a vision. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Hebrews 10:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023

We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26, Romans 8:35-39, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Important Is Going On Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 17, 2019

As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important going on

INTRODUCTION: As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Back To The Good Old Days In The Church

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.” People are always talking about the good old days. I heard people say countless times that they wish that they could go back to the good old days. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go Down To Go Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2016

Find the highest honor in the lowest places.

John Ortberg, in his book Love Beyond Reason, talks about the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, who pulled into a service station to get gas. He went inside to pay, and when he came out he noticed his wife engaged in a deep discussion with the service station attendant. It turned out that she knew him. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 25, 2009

Some thoughts on the bitter cry of Christ on Calvary - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"

1. FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD IS A VERY PRECIOUS THING Losing this fellowship is what caused the Lord Jesus such terrible anguish. Fallen man places no value on fellowship with God. How mistaken he is! 2. IT ISN’T WRONG TO ASK WHY Christ was sinless and yet He asked why. Why do decent people suffer? Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003

A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

"WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-39

Denomination: Baptist

Going Forth In The Name Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 9, 2007

This message challenges Christians in the face of opposition to go forth in the Name of the Lord. The church when moving forward will always face opposition and the church should go forth in the Name of the Lord.

Going Forth in the Name of God 1 Samuel 17.45 David was a very young man, but he had faith and courage to go forth in the name of the Lord. Trusting not in the weapons of war, but trusting in God. Why don’t Christians today go forth in the name of God? Why don’t Christians really and truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live For His Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025

Why are we here? What is our purpose? These questions have profound answers in the Word of God, and they point us to the glory of our Creator.

Go! And Live for His Glory Introduction Today, we gather to explore a foundational truth of our faith: the reason we were created. Why are we here? What is our purpose? These questions have profound answers in the Word of God, and they point us to the glory of our Creator. Our key texts today are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:7, Isaiah 43:21, Psalm 19:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 96:3, Acts 1:8, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Is Part Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

A Lady once came into my office and said, she did not believe in religion or that church mattered.

Faith That Is Part of Life “ Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” 21 After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Till You Go

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 23, 2012

We as Christians are ordained unto the work of the Lord. And there is never a time to retire from His service.

Quotes: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Energy flows where attention goes. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Find yourself within you, never in someone else. Act the way you want to be and you will be the way you act. Look for what you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Going To Church Doesn't Make You A Christian!

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Dec 9, 2014

Hpw does one really know if they are SAVED?

Going to church does not make you a Christian; nor does saying a prayer, going down an aisle, passing a catechism, telling yourself that you are, or trying to be a decent person. You can only be a Christian if Christ is in you, which can be tested and proven according to the scriptures. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal