Sermons on Why We Exist:

We Are Not Divided All One Body We Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 29, 2014

A sermon on the body of Christ, the church, and how the parts interrelate (Material adapted from Dr. Justin Imel at: http://www.preachinghelps.com/bodilyfunctions.html and seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 11)

HoHum: Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, Mr. Kaspryzak. They had met one another in school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Was Crucified Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2017

Jesus spoke seven words from the Cross. he is the Lord of Righteousness and Holiness but he was forsaken by God. Why? the answer is found here.

Mathew 27:46 “My Lord My Lord why you have forsaken me” LORD NEVER FORSAKES Ps. 27:40 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, But the LORD will take me up. Ps. 37:25 I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do You Go To Church Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

relationships

Why Do You Go To Church Hebrews 10:24-25 1. I am here for observation - consider A. Discover weakness B. Discover struggles C. Discover needs 2. I am here for confrontation - provoke A. To motivate someone to love B. To motivate someone to good works 3. I am ...read more

Scripture: James 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

If We Aren't Growing... We Are Dying Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group, there are 3 keys to growth... My Friends are essential

A few weeks ago we started talking about how to grow our youth group. This week I was reading a book. And the youth pastor that wrote the introduction was talking about how he went to 2 youth groups as a teenager. The first one had only 1 couch. They had 3 or 4 teens that came. And outreach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Create Evil? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024

We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ's Sake God Will Not Forsake Us As His People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD will never forsake us because He has already forsaken the LORD JESUS on our place, and GOD is well pleased to make us His people.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we forsaken by GOD? No, NEVER, in any way. Deuteronomy 31:6 (Amplified Bible) Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why So Many Translations

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Was The Blood Of Jesus Necessary?

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 30, 2022

The Blood of Jesus is seldom spoken of in many churches of today. But for 2000 years the Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed. We are saved by faith and that faith should be in His redemption work on Calvary and the Blood that He shed.

Why Was The Blood of Jesus Necessary? Sunday Morning - Feb. 17, 2008 1) FOR 2000 YEARS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER CHANGED. a) It's still true that Jesus was God, manifested in the Flesh, born of a virgin, suffered and died on Calvary for the redemption of man, rose again and now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 9:12, Ephesians 1:11, Leviticus 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Fruitful

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Only maturity can bring FRUITFULNESS

The first commandment So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, John 15:1-8

Why Do Things Go Wrong?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

We can cause our own problems and trouble, but the end result can be for the glory of God, if we allow it!

WHY DO THINGS GO WRONG? I. ADAM EJECTED FROM A PERFECT SETTING -- EDEN! Genesis 3:22 & 23 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live for ever." 23 So ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is It Necessary To Consecrate Ourselves For Service?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 6, 2024

Too often we put everything toward the church building and programs, and at the same time we are denying the church body.

Previously, David had instructed Solomon about the Temple. Now in this passage of Scripture, the people bring gifts for the Temple. It is feasible for us to be so fixated on a church building that we have disregard of the genuine church, God’s children. Yet, the contrary reaction, ignoring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

United We Stand Divided We Fall

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside of the Church. God does not want us to be divided. We must be united as

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. I’m here to let you know this morning that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist