Sermons on Why Jesus Had To Die:

Why David Is So Important Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024

David is a hugely important figure in the Bible. But if we're going to learn from him we need to have an understanding of why he is so important.

Part 1: Is David important? Over the next few months, we’re going to have eight studies on David, the shepherd who became king. We could easily give David much more time than that – he’s such an important person in the Bible, but we can’t fit in more than eight studies between now and December ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Revelation 22:16, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 20, 2008

DO YOU TELL YOUR MEMBERS TO GO OUT AND WITNESS AND INVITE LOST PEOPLE TO CHURCH? DO YOU PREPARE THEM FOR QUESTIONS THEY MAY BE ASKED? THIS SERMON ANSWERS ONE OF THOSE COMMON QUESTIONS.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? INTRO: THERE ARE ONLY A FEW FOR SURE THINGS IN LIFE. 1: DEATH FOR THE CHRISTIAN A) HEBREWS 9:27 AND AS IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MEN ONCE TO DIE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT B) WE ALL GONNA LEAVE THIS WORLD ONE DAY C) CHRISTIANS DIE THEY GO IMMEDIATELY INTO THE PRESENCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Other

Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007

This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

Numbers 23:1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam a Gentile prophet was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) so the children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication by the women of Moab. As a consequence, 24,000 of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Why He Came

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

Why did Jesus have to come to earth? This message looks at what Christ has to offer us.

As she made her way along the road she wondered about the sense of it all. Although she had agreed she still couldn’t understand why. She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army, violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Consequences Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

What happens when you die? Jesus gives us an answer

39. Who is Jesus? June 05th, 2011 Eternal Consequence As we continue through the life of Jesus we are going to see the second of two parables Jesus tells in Luke 16. The first showed us how we can use our money to go to heaven, the second shows us how to use our money to go to hell. So in one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: *other

Why Be A Disciple Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 15, 2017

What does Jesus say about being His disciple?

We will of course honor our Moms today; but first and foremost, we must honor our God from whom all blessings flow. We worship God with songs and prayers and true worship is with Spirit and Truth. Let us continue to quiet our hearts, minds, and souls for the leading of God the Holy Spirit in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Resurrection, We Want To Die

Contributed by James May on Apr 1, 2007

Palm Sunday Sermon, but can be used anytime.

Stop the Resurrection, We Want to Die By Pastor Jim May John 12:9-11, "Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013

Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

OPEN: A little girl wanted to get baptized but her mother wanted her to attend some classes to make sure she knew what she was committing herself to. After one of the classes, her mother asked, "Honey, what does baptism mean?" Thinking hard, the little girl the finally said, "Well, it isn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

"One Minute After You Die.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

Second in series on Eternity. Eternity is forever and it begins one second after you die.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 2 “One Minute After You Die.” Luke 16:19-31 When I began this series I had no idea how personal it was going to become. I really had a difficult time deciding whether or not I could preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist