Sermons on Why Pray:

Part 1 -- Some Thoughts On God's Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

Why do things happen the way they do? The book of Habakkuk tells us that this is because God is God and is in conplete control. This is the first of a series of messages looking at how Habakkuk attitude and character changes regarding God’s activity in

The Book of Habakkuk Some Thoughts On God’s Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of more questions than answers. In fact, for every answer we find, it seems as if it brings with it two questions. We live in a world today in which ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Why Did You Create Ticks & Other Nasty Things Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message attempts to answer the question of evil as it exists in creation, contrasting answers from both Naturalistic and Christian viewpoint.

Dear God, Why did You create ticks and other nasty things? Isaiah 11:1-10 , Romans 8: 18-23 When we ask “why did God made ticks and other nasty things?” the only way we can really understand the answer to the “ticks and other nasty things” question, is to at least be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 1 "The Rapture" Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

The Rapture is the next thing that will happen according to the Bible. When will it happen-What is it-Why will it happen?

Harold Camping I'm sure has done a lot of things in his 89 years on this Earth. Things that I know of he has done: he has proved that he is a false prophet by predicting the rapture in 1994, he has misrepresented God's word, he has caused thousands to follow his twisted interpretation of the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 2 "The Tribulation" Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

There is one thing to keep in mind when you think of the Tribulation, God is in control, nothing gets out of hand

Immediately following the Rapture of God's people from this Earth, God will accomplish two things by the Tribulation. 1. He will complete His discipline of the nation Israel and 2. God's wrath will come upon the unbelieving on this Earth. Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 5 "The Millennium" Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011

What is the Millennium?

So far we have look at the Rapture, Tribulation, Great Tribulation, Armageddon and Christ Return and also answered some questions. Now we are going to look at The Millennium. What is it? What is the purpose? Who will be there? To me, the Millennium is a very exciting time to even think about to say ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33, Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Ii: "why Are You So Afraid?? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

What a difference the Presence of Christ makes in the lives of true believers as they (we) go through troubling times of sorrow, doubt, fear, uncertainty or anxiety - peace of mind, heart, and soul!

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS II A Series of Devotional Sermons Second Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Luke 2:1-5, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8, Matthew 26:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Reasons Why You Should Give To The Salvation Army This Christmas Season

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for the Salvation Army and have for the past four years. But I'm very careful about where I donate my money.

The views in this article do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Salvation Army, it's partners or affiliates. The statements made belong solely to those making them. The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Intermediary? Why Do I Need A Middle Man Between Me And God?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2023

If I can't fix my own stereo system, how can I build a path for myself to divine union?

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023 So King David, after surviving his quarrel with King Saul and his thousands of followers, taking Jerusalem, the unconquered city, with the loss of barely any men, and extending his rule pretty much from the “river to the sea,” wakes up one morning in his cedar-lined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

"why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

"Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unlocking The Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke In Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

Parables: Jesus used simple, relatable stories to convey spiritual truths, why did He use this method?

Unlocking the Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke in Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Matthew 13:10-11 (NLT): "His disciples came and asked him, 'Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?' He replied, 'You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-11, Matthew 13:13, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 13:34-35, Psalm 78:2, Luke 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does Jesus Tell His Disciples Not To Tell People That He Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 1, 2025

This passage provides an interesting insight into why Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ.

KEEP QUIET: Proclaiming that Jesus was the Christ would create a lot of wrong expectations. - Luke 9:18-21. - It’s an odd thing to hear Jesus telling His disciples to not tell people that He is the Christ. You would generally think that He would want it proclaimed often and loudly from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist