Sermons on Why Sing:

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don’t You Understand? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 31 through 34

Luke 18: 31 – 34 Why Don’t You Understand? “31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Jesus Came Only He Could

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Dec 15, 2012

To let us see the true necessity of Jesus being the only one who could come and save mankind.

Why Jesus Came, Only He Could Sunday, Morning 12-16-12 Text: Luke 2:11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Intro: Christmas is almost upon us, only 9 days away from the day we as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

6 Reasons Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 16, 2012

We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Today we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity.

INTENSIFY CHRISTMAS (PART 1) Isaiah 9 / December 16, 2012 INTRODUCTION - We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Sunday we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity. Two major problems with Christmas holiday today... 1. Confusion - Society has twisted Christmas! Its more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Reasons Why There Are No Acceptable Excuses With God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2012

Paul gives the reasons why all men are without excuse before God in Romans 1.

Twelve Reasons Why There are No Acceptable Excuses With God (Romans 1:16-20) We live in a day when everybody seems to have their own excuse for why they are not submitting to the righteousness of God in Christ. Most people fail to realize that there are no acceptable excuses with God no matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family

Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012

See why going to church is healthy for you and your family.

Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family Proverbs 4:20-23 (NKJV) My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Make Us Wait?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012

A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 22, 2013

Mankind has made a real mess of the world in which we live. All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. No, I don’t know why God should love us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?” And the chorus of that hymn asks again, “Why should He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pt. 5 Why Does God Heal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013

Why does God heal? Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.)Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand)

Introduction: A Why does God heal? 1 Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.) a Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand) b Capernaum was Simon Peter’s hometown (Seen foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013

“If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013

There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013

How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not You Since You Are Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 20, 2013

As the men and women chosen by God, we stay the tests of turbulent times because we understand Roman 8:31 simply guarantees that when it is our time to return to the fight, Our God Has Us Completely Covered.

The content of the mentioned Scripture often send us wondering about the permissive will of God. This chapter of the bible reveals that Job was suffering from his illness and apparently as with some issues of life today, his suffering not only damaged his physical body, it changed the way people ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist