Sermons on Why I Have Come:

Why Trials Come Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 11, 2010

God wants to grow us through the garbage in our lives.

Why Trials Come James 1:2-8 Rev. Brian Bill 7/11/10 I began the message last week with a question from a PBC member. I begin today with a series of questions from someone else. She has been wracked with worry and pummeled with pain: “Why does it seem some people just can’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007

No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Hope? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Peter calls on the Christians in his day to have hope much like Martin Luther King Jr. did in his day. Peter says, “I command you to be hopeful though you are suffering greatly.”

Sometimes our hope is invisible. The last words of dying people have always fascinated me. They are so revealing of a person's heart and soul. John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Lincoln said only two words at his death: “Useless. Useless.” These are words of hopelessness. Fox News ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

when I imagine the story of Mary, and how weeping Mary turned into surprised Mary turned into responsive Mary, I see the power, the potential, the possibilities that come from lives that are lived in relationship with the living Lord Jesus.

“I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” – Series: Seeing Jesus Apr 15, 2007 John 20:11-18 Intro: Christ is Risen! It is true, it is gloriously true – Christ is Risen! So, now what? The greatest story, our most important story, has just last week reached its climax. Our Lord, crucified, but then ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

This I Believe: I Have Chosen To Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2012

Adam and Eve chose to Sin. And when we sin, it’s our choice. It’s our fault. But why is it important that I admit my own fault?

OPEN: (We opened with a Dorito’s commercial that has Eve attempting to share the forbidden fruit with Adam and he rejects her offer – holding up a Dorito’s Bag and saying “I’m good.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHSjpezHHcw) Now, I liked that. Not only was it humorous… but it a great point. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The End Comes, Will I Make It In?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

when the roll is called up yonder,will i be there? Will you please let me in Lord

Let me tell you, Our hearts are desperately wicked, who can know it, who can tame it. We seem to chace after every distraction. the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh and the pride of life drives us. this is what we live for. I want to be good. but I am not, am i fooling myself . I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Some Questions, Part Three Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part Three of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This third message answers questions about Heaven, the Second Coming of Christ, views on the end-times, and others.

We’re in a series that we’re calling "Questions That I Have," questions that I have for God or about God. Boy, do you guys have questions. I’m telling ya. I’ve asked you to e mail me at pastorgreg@seacoast.org, and so far, I have over 1,000 e mails just about that, and nearly 1,000 text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 2, 2016

This sermon comes from one of the favorite memory Scriptures of our time but this promise was made to Israelites who were in exile. What does it mean to us today?

Jeremiah 29:1-14 (Please open your Bibles to follow along in God Word) This chapter contains a Bible verse which is a favorite among many Christians and that verse is Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am Come To Call Sinners

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 2 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 9:9-13 “I Am Come to Call Sinners” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 3, 2005 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Hooters? If you’re thinking that I’m being disrespectful or irreverent, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Eyes Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

IN THIS OUTLINE WE SEE THAT WHEN JESUS WOULD SEE THE NEED HE WOULD BE MOVED NOT WITH PITY BUT WITH COMPASSION. PITY IS NOT COMPASSION, PITY IS AN EMOTION BUT COMPASSION IS THAT PLUS COMPASSION DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THE SITUATION

HAVING THE EYES OF JESUS! (Mat 9:35 KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Luke 10:33, Matthew 9:35

I Have Seen The Lord Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jan 4, 2017

Every person comes to faith differently. Mary Magdalene was one of the last people at the cross and first to the tomb. Although she was marginalized by society she was a loyal follower of Jesus.

I HAVE SEEN THE LORD! John 20:1-18 I suppose that one of the reasons that I like history is the fact that it is chronological. We had a high-school teacher in Indiana that would start the school term with the big current event of the day and then move backward through history to make it more ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have A Date.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with being prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

You’ve Got A Date 12/5/99 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Predict: Jesus Will Come Again Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2011

Paul tells me that God’s people "eagerly await" Christ’s return. But why? Why should we be excited and what is it that will make this such a wonderful event for us?

OPEN: People’s minds have been focused on the end of the world of late. A few years ago I began to hear predictions the world would end in 2012 (next year) - a speculation based upon an oddity in an ancient Mayan Calendar. This created quite a stir because the Mayan calendar was an extremely ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Crying! "I Have Seen The Lord!"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 9, 2007

When we see Jesus we can stop crying.

WHY ARE YOU CRYING! "I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!" John 20:10-18 Christians are to be a joyful people (Nehemiah 8:10 "For the joy of the Lord is your strength." Philip. 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say, Rejoice." The problem with having joy is that we live in a real ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan