Sermons on Why Jesus Had To Die:

Why God? Series

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002

Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11, Ecclesiastes 11:5, 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

Why Jerusalem?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2004

As Christians, this city of peace is a very important location for prophecy. The amazing events that have already taken place in Jerusalem is incredible - but find out what’s still going to happen there. It’s amazing!

“Why Jerusalem?” 2 Chronicles 6:6 & 7:16 To begin with, there are several points to examine from these verses: · 2 Chronicles was written about 450 B.C., as the Jews were about to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Which was first built by Solomon about 950 B.C. · With the leadership of Ezra, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Deny? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Why Worry?

Contributed by Eric Carroll on Apr 3, 2014

Why should we seek God, His Kingdom, His righteousness, and His provision? We seek God through His Word, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship. We seek God first, for He being our Father, is our ever-present loving provider who knows all your needs.

You know, people fall in love, have children, celebrate birthdays, take trips and sit on the porch on summer evenings, while listening to crickets. But inevitably, and to everyone, problems do come. Relationships flounder, jobs are lost, money gets tight, kids rebel, and through it all, even in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Lamentations? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2024

Contemporary western culture is facing a date with destiny. When God's judgement is unleashed, and it shall surely come, all of us will lament our failure to honour Him or to serve Him.

“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” [1] “Lamentations! You’re actually going to preach a series of messages from that dark, foreboding book? ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Wait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 8: 1 – 22

Genesis 8: 1 – 22 Why The Wait 8 Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also stopped, and the rain from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Vote?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022

Why Vote? 5 reasons (Adapted from Debbie Wuthnow at: https://ivoterguide.com/news/why-vote)

HoHum: There was a cartoon where 2 men were sitting on a park bench, neither one is saying anything for several frames. The one man lets out a sigh. The other guy gets up and mutters, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” Not talking politics but the opportunity to vote. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 25:21, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Complain

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jan 29, 2008

We need to remember that God has things under control. All we need to do is put our focus on him.

Numbers 11:1-15 (KJV) 1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. 2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Validity Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013

The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.

THE VALIDITY OF JESUS John 5:16-47 1) Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). • Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday Happened.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021

Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: He Came From Infinity And Beyond! Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This message looks at the incredible love Jesus showed to us by leaving heaven to come to earth to die in our place.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 2, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey Sermon Series Message #1 Jesus: He came from infinity and beyond! Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:1-14 Okay, it may sound kind of weird and out of place for a guy just over fifty to say it, but there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Why Though

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

Why turn back

This year we are focusing on not turning back. As we start this year I’m sure that most of us have plenty behind us. In fact for some there is more road behind you than there is ahead and turning back would be a bad idea. Based on this scripture turning back would be bad for all of us, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Worship" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Considering the value and necessity of worship

Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Why Praise...?

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 30, 2008

It gives an idea of what Praise is all about, and the reasons to praise and also the ways to praise.

WHY PRAISE? Praise is a very common word that is used widely especially among the charismatic Christians, cause when they see someone, they greet them with the phrase “Praise the Lord,” often times not realizing why they would say and what they would mean. That is why I want to consider this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal