Sermons on Why Jesus Had To Die:

Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006

A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Why Doesn't God Just Leave Me Alone? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 6, 2005

Reasons God doesn’t leave you alone - based on the question of the demoniac of Gadara, "Why are you bothering me, Jesus?"

We’re renewing the series dealing with the questions people asked Jesus. [The first four messages in this series were delivered in March of 2003.] These questions are important because the people asking them had issues just like you and I. We learn the keys to living a purposeful life from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens To Us After We Die? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

What happens to us after we die? Do we just live and then die and that’s it? Do we go to be with Christ or do we end up in limbo for a while? Our text will shed some light and what comes next for a believer.

Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t have to take a bath if I didn’t want to. I mean life couldn’t get any better. -But uncle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pentecost

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 11, 2011

To show that the Holy Spirit was given for the good of the gospel and the Church, not us as individuals. Being controlled by the Spirit is essential in our Christian life, but might make us unpopular.

For many generations, it seems, the coming of the Holy Spirit, his person and his work, were all but ignored by the Church. What the Bible taught about him was believed, but not put into practice very well. Certainly the idea that he is still active in the world and in the Church was not an every ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Revelation Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

Prelude With all the things that have happened in the past few months and the fact that we are approaching a new year, I believe that there is an urgent need to look into the Book of Revelation. You might ask why Study Revelation? Within the words of this last book of the Bible there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Suffering has a purpose in our lives, as it expands our faith, sanctifies us, and makes us savory to the world around us.

Today, we're gonna talk about something we all face in life: suffering. Yeah, I know it's not the most fun topic, but stick with me, because I promise it's important. We all go through tough times, and sometimes it's hard to see why. But guess what? God has a plan for all of it, and He's using it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Pain Management, Emotional Resilience, Life Challenges, Personal Growth

Why Praise? Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon Series on the Book of Ephesians

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Title: Why Praise? Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction 1. If you remember from our study of Philippians some time ago… Even in the midst of being in prison… Facing a potential death penalty… Paul was able to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Community?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2008

A look at our need for true community in all of its glorious messiness.

Dakota Community Church January 06, 2008 Why Community? - I We live in a very “individual” focused social order. It’s all about personal rights and freedoms, personal space, and let’s not forget personal relationship with God. This church thing though is about something different altogether; in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

"Why Proverbs? Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2018

Solomon tells us who the book of Proverbs was written for and why.

The fool says in his heart “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1), lives as if there’s no God and ends up eternally separated from God. The wise acknowledges there’s a God, lives to please God and ends up eternally enjoying communion with God. Those who are wise acknowledge that God is there and He is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

"pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be A Member? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016

There are many opinions about "church membership", but what does Scripture say? If we are to grow in spiritual maturity, we must be connected in a local body of believers.

In our basic training, we have studied salvation, the church, surrender and lordship. Today, we move our study toward the expectations and responsibilities of those who have been saved and are surrendered to the lordship of Jesus Christ. You can get a membership to just about anything if you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This message examines 3 reasons why we worship God. Personal testimonies about worship from others are used in point #2.

“WHY WORSHIP?” Ps. 115 INTRO – As I conclude this series of “Why” sermons, there were so many different directions that I could have gone w/ these topics – “Why give…minister…witness…share…give the pastor and staff a raise…” But over the last 4 weeks, felt led to preach on “Why pray…serve…be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Baptist