Sermons on Why Is The Nation In Famine:

Why Me, Lord?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005

A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

Why Was Jesus Baptized

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This Sermon answers the question of christian Baptism

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Why Me Lord

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 12, 2005

What makes us available to serve?

1. DAVID SOUGHT SOMEONE IN NEED (VS 1) • David was looking for someone of the house of Jonathan to show kindness to • This was because of the friendship between the two and Jonathans many sacrifices for his friend David • This creates a picture of God’s desire to show kindness to the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

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 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 Study The Bible

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why 'good' Friday?

Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003

Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Holiness

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Dec 29, 2002

Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came (John6: 38-40) Pre Intro: When Jesus came into this world, His coming was three-fold. First he came as a baby in a manger. It’s nice to think about Jesus as a baby especially at Christmas time, but his mission was not to be just a cute baby for everyone to look at. The second phase ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Wept

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

"Jesus Wept!"—the shortest verse in the Bible! Think about that statement for a minute. Jesus, Who is God Himself, was moved to tears over a situation involving His creation—Human beings!

JESUS WEPT John 11:35 Introduction: 1. "Jesus Wept!"—the shortest verse in the Bible! 2. Think about that statement for a minute. 3. Jesus, Who is God Himself, was moved to tears over a situation involving His creation—Human beings! 4. There is a great verse in the Bible that says, "Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Who? Why? How?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003

God left His people here as physical and visible illustrations of the nature and person of God, which implies the seriousness of our fulfilling our purpose.

Why Are We Here? Text: Eph.1: 9-10 Intro: The question we’re considering today is one that has puzzled mankind for many years. That question seems to gnaw at the soul of man, for somewhere in the core of his being he knows that life must ultimately have a purpose—that he must have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

If you are here to glorify God you will be able to love your mate, parents, children or the brethren even when they are not very lovable

Why are We Here TEXT: Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Why are We here? 2. It seems as if any time two or more people get together, if they don’t understand why we are here there will be trouble. 3. It is true in the family, on the job. 4. The growth of the early church has been a source of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Water Baptism?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003

This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Written Word?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

What a treasure we have in the written Word of God!

Why the Written Word? Cornwall November 23, 2002 You hear Christian types talking a lot about the Word of God, and it can seem rather unusual in today’s society and environment to hear that. In our western world, where we’ve been steeped in the scientific methods in order to learn things, to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:9-13, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational