Sermons on Why Sing:

You Need To Quit Looking Back!

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Nov 5, 2009

In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back.

In order to help you understand where the Holy Spirit was leading me with this particular passage, let’s examine five reasons why we need to remember Lot’s Wife and why we need to Quit Looking Back. But before I do that, Is it alright that I give you a little historical backdrop on this, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Donkey Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011

Why did God get angry with Balaam? All we are told is Balaam did what God told him but God still sends an angel to kill hiim. Why? And what lessons does God have for us in this story.

OPEN: YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2yP_DbHxc APPLY: We’ve all the story of Balaam’s donkey ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons… not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, what I want to do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Praise Of His Glory

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

Why did God send Jesus to save us? It might surprise most Christians to learn it wasn't so we could go to heaven? So what was it? In this lesson we will explore why God saved us.

There is no doubt about, our God is a great God. Need proof of that? Let’s take a quick look through Ephesians 1-3 and learn how He has “blessed us with every spiritual blessing” through Jesus Christ (1:3): - God has blessed us by adopting us as His children (1:5, 2:19) - God has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6, Ephesians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Lion Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014

Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give God What Is His (October 22, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Why were the Pharisees wanting to try to trick Jesus? The reason why they wanted to try and trick Jesus was because Jesus’s authority rivaled their own! In trying to force Jesus to choose a side, they hoped to get Jesus to incriminate Himself.

GIVE GOD WHAT IS HIS Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 How many times have you heard someone say something like, “I only have to do two things, pay taxes and die”? Now they even have a new tax added on which is called by some a “death tax” which means that they tax the estate that is on by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Seek God While He May Be Found Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 20, 2022

Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?

It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14

The Reason Jesus Came To Die: To Accomplish A Prophetic Purpose

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 25, 2020

The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he have to suffer so much? What was really happening on the cross?

Series: The Reason Jesus Came to Die Title: To Accomplish a Prophetic Purpose 1John 3:8 Read text. Underscore the word purpose [For this purpose]. The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation - Under God?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2005

A shorter Sunday evening sermon for the 4th of July, explaining why we have our freedoms and what we must do to keep them.

Have you ever thought about why America is so great? Could it be because America is so different? Let’s take a look at just some of the ways in which we are so different. . . . Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. . . . Only in America do drugstores make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: *other

02 It’s A Wonderful Life: Jesus Has Promised It Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2013

1. Lost Connection 2. Promise Of Abundance 3. Why the Lost Of Abundance? 4. Source of Abundance 5. Increase In Abundant Life

- George Bailey is all sparkle & ecitement as he realizes Mary Hatch in a new light - He shares with her his dreams - 2:10:38 - Life sometimes gets in the way of our dreams - Promised dreams have not come to past George is about to end it all 1. Lost Connection A light bulb is worthless without ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Really Did Make This Time For You.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jun 12, 2009

When going to church on Sunday seems like just another demand on our time or another obligation, why not stay in bed to get extra sleep? That is why God teaches us that God made the Sabbath day for you. It is a day when God gives and who would want to sle

Sermon Second Sunday after Pentecost Mark 2:23-28 June 14th, 2009 From the concise code of Jewish Law: When one observes the Sabbath properly it is as though he has fulfilled the whole Torah, and one desecrates the Sabbath, it is as though he has denied the whole Torah. (from the Holiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

If It Weren’t For Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2010

Why couldn’t the Law of God make us acceptable to God? And if it couldn’t save me, what could?

OPEN: The following is a list of police comments that reportedly were taken from actual police car videos where police arrested various law-breakers: 1. One officer told a man who was complaining about how tight the handcuffs were by saying: "Relax; the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is That In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

Whenever God asks a question, we should give careful attention to why he asks . . . . and to what we answer

The Questions of God: “What Is That In Your Hand?” Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:2 Intro: A week ago today, over a hundred kids and adults from OBF got back from the annual Tennessee Trek camping experience. Over the course of that week, many of the campers and staff experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - Because He Got Up

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 30, 2013

this Easter message focuses on the simple reason why Christians walk the way we walk - it is because He got up!

Because He Got Up! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4; Philippians 4:13 Introduction: When I was a child Easter was about the new clothes, the Easter play and the annual Easter egg hunt. There was a lot of time and planning that went into those two events. Our Church would have sunrise services followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational