Sermons on Why Sing:

Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Understand The Whole Meaning Of His Command, "Sin No More"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc).

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc). The Lord wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Did Not Cater To Those He Led Who Failed To Show Respect

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work In New Ways They Must

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Let the Lord show you greater things as you express a new willingness to venture in uncharted waters of relationships, ministries and obedience.

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Pt.2 Sunday May 14, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to finish our look at this very important subject of suffering especially as it relates to suffering in the lives of Christians. Since it has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

Soccer World Cup 2010 - 4 Reasons Why It Reminds Us Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 15, 2010

A short Gospel talk for an family/all-age service.

Reasons why the Soccer World Cup reminds us of the Christian Life Introduction The world cup just started! I love soccer! These days I don’t play it - I watch it! But did you know that the World Cup reminds us of the Christian life?! 1. There’s a Prize to Win The dream of every Soccer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healing School #2: 15 Reasons Why People Don't Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2008

We are going to take a look at some of the reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles, and do whatever we can to overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

HEALING SCHOOL #2: 15 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED OPENING QUOTE: “It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.” (Bill Johnson, When Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work In New Ways They Must

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Jesus knew that faith and obedience must be expressed in new actions for maturing believers. When the Lord Jesus invited Peter to walk on the water He said, "Come." Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things by Paul Fritz Matthew 14:29-14:31 Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 3 "Battle Of Armageddon/Return Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011

At the ending of the Great Tribulation nations from all over the world will meet at a place called Armageddon.

God's children are taken up in the Rapture. The 7 year Tribulation begins and chaos as the world has never seen takes place upon Earth. Antichrist has taken charge and makes peace with Israel but, half way through the 7 years the Antichrist breaks the treaty and the last 3 and a half years are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 4 "Things That Happen Within- Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011

Questions so far in series

You may have read the last 3 parts and wondered about some things you have heard that were going to happen in the end times according to the Bible and didn't see them in the past writings. Well, this one is to answer some of those questions you may have about the Rapture, Tribulation, Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

If They’ve Already Been Saved, Why Does God Judge Christians? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 15, 2014

A look at how Christians can make sure that they're ready for judgment.

WHY DOES GOD JUDGE CHRISTIANS? Christians will be judged, not for salvation but for rewards. - 1 Corinthians 3:11-15. - There are two judgments: one for the unsaved and one for the saved. The one for the unsaved is a judgment for heaven or hell and it doesn’t end well. The one for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Eat And Drink His Blood? Does It Really Empower Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016

Take eat and drink of my body. That is a command our Lord Jesus made. There is no getting away from it, but should we do this. Why is it relevant, and where does the power emanate? Do we need to know? Can we wriggle out of it, with consequences?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th August 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Prayer: "In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Episcopal

Commentary On Lot - Why Did Abraham's Nephew Have A Bad Ending To His Life

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017

Lot began well but ended badly, how did this happen when his mentor was Abraham? There’s much to learn from Lot’s life.

** INTRODUCTION ** There are characters in the bible who started well and loved God but then in the end they turned away from God, such as Samson who gave into lust and Judas who gave into money. Lot also gave into money as we will see from this commentary. Lot's story is a sad one but we can ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free