Sermons on Why Was Jesus Baptized:

Pope Jesus

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2013

Jesus is our high priest. The writer of Hebrews tells us why Jesus is superior to all other priests.

Pope Jesus Hebrews 7:23-28 Intro: In the weeks leading up to Easter, the world it seems was pregnant with anticipation about who would become the next Pope. The existing pope was retiring and the college of cardinals in the Catholic Church were charged with electing a new cardinal to be elevated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 16, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few compelling reasons why Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs, longings, and questions.

As we explore into the depths of God's Word, we discover the incredible richness of Jesus Christ's character, mission, and provision for humanity. In this sermon, we will explore few compelling reasons why Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs, longings, and questions. Justification and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Luke 19:10

Why Church? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

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 Hast Thou Forsaken” Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Looks at Jesus' last words “Why Hast Thou Forsaken”

“Why Hast Thou Forsaken” Matthew 27: 45-46 In this series, we’ve been looking at the last seven utterances of Jesus on the cross. Today, we have the darkest of Jesus’ sayings. Charles Spurgeon called it “the midnight of the day.” It was the darkest hour for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1-13, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Calling Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021

Why did the four fishermen follow Jesus? They desired things to be made right in the kingdom of God, and they wanted their lives to count. How is God calling us? The time to respond is NOW.

JESUS CALLING—Mark 1:14-20 ***Have you heard this riddle? “A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man with a menacing look. The man says, ‘Thank you,’ and walks out. What is going on?” It all makes sense, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Teamwork?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecuted: Why? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023

The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 10:1-32, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 29:27, Luke 4:1-34, Ephesians 5:1-6, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 2:1-20, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 10:32-36, 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:11-20, Matthew 5:13-16, John 15:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Answer? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

What’s the calling Paul talks about in Ephesians 4:1? Is it God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! Then you responding to God’s personal call on your life and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

Why Answer? On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Belong

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015

Teaching the importance of church membership for those who are redeemed.

“Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local church in an account provided ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

If Christ Jesus is here among us, why do we insist on crying out to God? This is the question the angels posed to Mary and through this story to us.

Why Are You Crying? John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat she heard, “Will He be in church today?” I. Did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Religion Stinks Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal