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Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Comes: No Grasp Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2010

We live in a status-seeking world. But when Jesus comes as a tiny infant in a humble set of circumstances, He shows us that the way to live is one of obedience and giving up control.

This afternoon, if all goes as we would like – all of us, that is, with the possible exception of a few traitors and a few folks who for some strange reason do not care about pigskin prowess – this afternoon, if all goes as we would like, our beloved Redskins will do battle with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why This Election Is Crucial

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2016

America is at the Precipice. Rather than “voter disgust” depriving us of the will to vote, it’s more crucial than ever that we get involved in our representative government.

WHY THIS ELECTION IS CRUCIAL Ps. 33:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SAGE THEN, POLITICIAN TODAY 1. Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage (wise man). 2. The first man went to the sage’s home and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 27, 2008

Thanking the Lord for His blessings this past year and beyond.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com How many of you remember the country singer, Kris Kristofferson? I don’t know if he’s still around, but I really like Kris Kristofferson. I can’t stand his music, but I like him because he’s the only person I know who makes me feel good about the way I sing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Would Jesus Really Condemn Someone To Hell?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 10, 2011

A look at some of the basics of why there has to be a hell.

- Hell is a subject that most Christians (and preachers) would just as soon avoid. - Hell is one of the most difficult subjects in the Bible. What do you do with the mocking “God is love and if you don’t love Him He’ll send you to hell!”? - We’re going to address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Goto Church? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

This message answers he question, why go to church?

July 19, 2015 Why Go to Church? Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Words: William Temple once said, “Worship is quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind with the truth of God, purging the imagination by the beauty of God, opening the heart to the love of God, and devoting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Why Me God

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 13, 2012

Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the press

Slide #1 Prayer Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the pressing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Jesus Came For Everyone

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Jesus established His church to be open to all who wanted to worship Him. Why does today's not believe this? As a Jewish convert and pastor I have been on the receiving end of Anti-semitism in church.

Jesus’ attitude and language used in the narrative can be shocking to the reader. How can our Lord and Savior treat anyone in the way He is portrayed in this narrative? The pagan woman was looking for her daughter to be cured. Instead of immediately helping her, He calls her a dog, thus insulting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: United Methodist

We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006

Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To See Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2014

When Jesus heals a woman's daughter who was possessed, and a man who was deaf and mute, He displays to us how He can meet us right where we have a need as well. However, this can only happen IF we will seek Him out in the same way through faith!

Faith to See Jesus Mark 7:24-37 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guy Who Walked With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 6, 2013

John has something the world needs to know – why? - because he walked with Jesus and walking with Jesus changes everything!

The Guy Who Walked With Jesus - 1 John 1:1-4 - May 5, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #1 This morning we start a new series of messages in the book of 1 John. And what I’m going to encourage you to do, is to read through this book once a week during the course ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Am A Christian Mystic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What is a Christian mystic? A Christian mystic is a follower of Jesus who believes in and experiences the supernatural realities of relationship with God.

What is a Christian mystic? A Christian mystic is a follower of Jesus who believes in and experiences the supernatural realities of relationship with God. I would like to convince you today to join me as an authentic Christian mystic, one who fully engages in the spiritual realities of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Christian Fail…or Do They?

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 17, 2024

Do you ever wonder why many Christians don't seem so different from the world? There is a difference between true believers who follow after Jesus and Luke warm, name, only Christians who are just floating through this world, and using Christianity as a crutch.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV-BRG) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Revelation 3:16, James 2:19, 1 John 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are Elders Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational