Sermons on why we exist: showing 1,861-1,875 of 214,825

Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013

A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

When God Blows Your Mind

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE AMAZING THINGS GOD CAN DO

WHEN GOD BLOWS YOUR MIND EPH. 3:20 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME SIGHTS IN THIS WORLD, THAT IF YOU SAW THEM FACE TO FACE, THEY WOULD BLOW YOUR MIND. THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, WHICH STANDS 455 FEET IN HEIGHT, CONSISTING OF 2.3 MILLION BLOCKS, WITH A BASE LENGTH OF 756 FEET, WEIGHING ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Complain, But Do We Listen?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2009

Message discussing the importance of listening FOR God’s response, even when we complain.

We can complain … But do we listen? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Introduction Have you ever complained to God before? Ever just laid out your heart to Him? Ever complained from your own desire because you thought you were right? Habakkuk was an Oracle, a man who spoke with God through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001

During times of prosperity it is so easy to forget about God, but He has not forgotten about us. Will we return to the One we have forgotten?

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten? Hosea 4 A strange, but refreshing phenomenon is taking place in our country. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, or pick up copies of your favorite magazine at the grocery store then you are being bombarded with stories about faith, God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004

The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Reasons Why Children Should Be Dedicated

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

There are principles that follow the dedication of everything. Children's dedication is another way of saying to God; Thank you for providing the child for us, and we are giving him back to you. As in the past culture of dedication, offerings used to accompany dedication.

THE REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE DEDICATED Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 9, 2022 1 Samuel 1:28 “So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” God has promised to always bless everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

For All The Days That End In Why

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

Life is not meant to be understood, any more than God can be fully understood. But for all the days that end in “WHY?”, GOD IS GOOD!

For All the Days that End in Why? Psalm 22:1 Let’s begin today with A short quiz: It consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional manager. The questions are NOT difficult. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: OPEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:2

Denomination: Church Of God

As We Follow The Lord, Let Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 16, 2007

In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each L

As We Follow the Lord, Let Us! In this sermon outline we list thirteen of the Let Us that gives us a path to follow the Lord. We begin with Let Us arise and go. It is a life long walk with the Lord doing His Will. WHY? It is because we love Him. As we look at the full context of each Let Us, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:31-35

When We Give What We Have Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005

It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

“Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

United We Stand, Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 7

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Know... 10 Things We Know

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 9, 2009

What’s the first thing you know... the are 10 things we should know as Christians...

WE KNOW... I KNOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Tim. 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have More Than We Think

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

THis is a stewardship sermon that we preached together as a team for a keynote address.

We Have More Than We Think 05/01/2004 Text 2 Corin 8:1-9 Eccl. 11:1-6, Act 4:31- 37 Stewardship Training Toby “ Well how did your Stewardship Drive For Missions Go Last Week.” Rick Well I told the congregation, “I spent a lot of time in prayer seeking the Lord. I am happy to tell you the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Do The Things I Do Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Nazarene