Sermons on Why Sing:

Jonah And God's Plant

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 15, 2007

I was listening to a group of men talking, and they were talking about real men being turned off of Christianity because of the pastor’s language and even the songs we sing aren’t manly enough.

Jonah and God’s Plant Text: Jonah 4:5-11 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Has Jesus Done For Us? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2008

The new song which the people of God sing in Heaven looks back to all that Christ accomplished on behalf of His people. All that we now enjoy and all that we shall enjoy are because of His sacrifice.

REVELATION 5:6-10 WHAT HAS JESUS DONE FOR US? “Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reflections On Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2006

THIS SERMON HAS TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS NAMELY 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING

TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING THE MESSAGE TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Where He Leads

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2025

What we sometimes sing, we also think and feel in our hearts: who of us do not want to be with family and loved ones this time of year? To see smiling faces that reflect love, acceptance, and goodwill?

Matthew 2:13-23 “Following Where He Leads” Friends in Faith and Christ, In 1943 – the middle of World War II – Bing Crosby recorded the popular song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas … if only in my dreams.” I learned this week that the song was not written to be understood the way many of us think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 24, 2024

Worship is the spontaneous and automatic reverential action or response we perform after seeing God. Bowing down, singing a song, kneeling down, facedown and so on are examples of actions used to adore, praise, and glorify God.

Then the LORD appeared to him by [a]the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2

"The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘i'm Going!'”

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Dec 29, 2001

Why do we do share the good news of Jesus? Using the post-exilic prophet Zechariah, God is going to teach us about evangelism. He’s going to teach us the “why” of evangelism. Why do we do it?

“The Lord Wants Hearts That Say, ‘I’m going’” They’re going: I. Seeking their Lord (20-21) II. Standing on his foundation of peace (22) Dear Fellow Servants in Jesus’ Service, I have an outstanding offer for you today. This is for anyone who is interested. We’ve got a member in our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What Did You Get For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2003

Isaiah said that God was going to give us the gift of child... but why a child, and why would He come?

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher asked her class “What is Christmas - a time for?” She got the usual answers—Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, a time to worship God… but then one child raised their hand and answered: "a time for sportsmanship, because you don’t always get everything you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So What's The Big Deal?

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002

a look at why the birth of Jesus is something worth celebrating and why the story needs to be told over and over again.

I was at el aztek cafe and the waitress there told me a story that illustrates why we need to tell the story at Christmas time Her little grandson whom she is quite convinced is the most beautiful little boy in all the world was told 5 or 6 months that mommy and daddy would be having another baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Aside God's Grace

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

If grace is so great, why don’t we live by it? Why do we set it aside?

Setting Grace Aside Gal. 2:21—”I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteous could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing.” SOME SET ASIDE GOD’S GRACE BECAUSE: ¨ -----Confusion about God’s Character --God the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Holiness

The Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Part 2 of the series There Is Power In the Blood. Looks at why the shedding of blood is necessary and why Jesus was the perfect sacrifice.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 2 The Perfect Sacrifice Last week we began our Bible Study of the power of the blood of the Lamb. We started by looking at the questions, just what is it about blood that is so special, and not just any blood, but especially the blood of Jesus Christ? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Sin-Salvation,& Service" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 2, 2007

This message reveals why man needs to be saved, how God saves us, and why He saves us.

SIN-SALVATION, & SERVICE (a message about God’s Amazing Grace) Text-Ephesians 2:8-10 by Rev. Danny Moss Introduction- In my opinion, this is the Golden Text that tells us what we need to know about God’s Amazing Grace. It tells us- -why men desperately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014

This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touching The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The Woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. But why the hem? There's power in knowing why!

Touching the Hem of His Garment Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m sure that most of you can guess where this message is going to come from in the Bible. Turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8. Luke 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Totally And Fully Accepted In Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 31, 2014

The liberating truth is, in Christ, I am fully accepted. Why is this? The Bible explains why this is true.

Introduction: 1. Two last day's passages: Matthew 10:18-21 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 2. The Bible is very clear that as we approach the coming of Christ, there will be a major breakdown of the family and, to a large extent, it will have to do with children. 3. Satan will employ every method possible to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:30-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Blinded By Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2023

Jonah was a bitter man. The question is - why was he bitter, and why was it wrong for him to harbor his resentment of Nineveh?

Most of us have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. We’ve heard how God told Jonah to go the evil city of Nineveh and warn them to repent of their wickedness… or perish. But Jonah didn’t want to go so he got on a boat and went entirely the other direction because he believed he could run from ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ