Sermons on Why Go To Church:

Why Call Ye Me Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2011

why call theLord Lordand do not his will.

Why call ye me Lord? Luke 6;46And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Ye call me master-----------and obey me not Romans 6;6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

Going Away From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

During Jesus' ministry, there were times that Scripture records people going away from Jesus. This sermons looks at why people go away from Jesus, and where they go when they leave him.

***GOING AWAY FROM JESUS*** John 6:67-68 Dorn Ridge September 9, 2012 (Much of this message is a remake of a sermon by the late Medford Conley) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Why do souls go away from Jesus? 2.) On one occasion when many of the disciples of Jesus had deserted Him, Jesus turned to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church. What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012

This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

“A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Why This, Why Now?

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Sep 13, 2001

A sermon of explanation for the events of terrorism which took place Sept. 11, 2001.

Why This, Why Now? Matthew 24:4 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." I. Misinterpretations American Airlines flight 11 – 81 pass. 11 crew – North Tower United Airlines flight 175 – 56 pass. 9 crew – South Tower American Airlines flight 77 – 58 pass. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let My People Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2015

I'd always thought Moses just told Pharaoh "Let my people go." But Moses never said it quite that way. What did Moses actually say... and why should it matter to us?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJrHDSlE7A from 0:50 to 1:31 (it’s the part of the move “The Ten Commandments” where Charlton Heston/Moses confronts Pharaoh/Yul Brynner and declares “Let My People Go.”) There’s an old Negro spiritual Louis Armstrong made ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Keep On Preaching?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

Encouragement to those who going through trying to preach the word of GOD

Why do I keep on Preaching? Prayer Text: Jeremiah 20:7-9 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived; thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. 8For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Believe?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 18, 2009

Are leaders discipling or just serving desserts at Church? Are Christians studying or parroting?

One of the churches in the area has been having some consternation and fear about the effect of one member’s viewpoint on the new converts or "baby Christians." I contend that IF churches were discipling their new converts they would have less fears about confusion. Besides there are far more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Why No Holy Ghost Power

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

This message tells us why there is no Holy Ghost power in the church today.

TITUS 2:11-14 “WHY NO HOLY GHOST POWER” A) To live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world requires Holy Ghost power! * Luke 24:49 “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” * Acts ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014

Jesus came to proclaim the gospel to all the world. Let’s make sure we’re a church that continues his work as faithful disciples who continue to proclaim the gospel.

It’s easy to get carried away when things are going well in our ministry isn’t it? We can get caught up in the excitement of ministry and think this is what it’s all about! And if we have enough success we might even be tempted to so focus on that particular area of ministry that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-45

Denomination: Anglican

With Friends Like These... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Hearing about their friend Job, three of his closest friends show up: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. As you’re going to see in the moments to come, if Job and his 3 friends were alive today, Job would surely “unfriend” these 3from his Facebook profile.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is you’re so good to him. Stop blessing him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Destiny Of The Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Black on Jan 2, 2022

Every Christian has a destiny in the kingdom of God. We are a pilgrim people, a people on the move—our destination matters. Where are we going as a church? It’s important. The primary words of Ephesians 1 are “in Christ.” Christ is our head, and we need to move in conjunction with him.

What should be the direction and vision for a local assembly? What is our destiny? Alice in Wonderland came to a fork in the road. Icy panic stung her as she stood frozen by indecision. She lifted her eyes toward heaven, looking for guidance. Her eyes did not find God, only the Cheshire cat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The Church Dead? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008

Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Me, Why Now?

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Trying to get a grip on the hardships of life.

Title: Why Me Why Now? Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Do you know someone whose life is falling apart? ‒ The business man who’s business is great until the market goes south. ‒ The college kid who has a career in baseball ended with a torn ligament. Introduction: Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Antichrist, In Our Church?

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 3, 2010

we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church.

October 20, 2008 1 John 2:18-27 (New International Version) Today we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church. We’re going to think about what we are doing with our time, what time we have left. And we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist