Sermons on Why We Exist:

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Fall Down And We Get Up

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023

This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Want To Lead, We Must Serve Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 7, 2014

We must not hinder anyone from coming to Christ because it is in serving Jesus and leading others to Him that we find our true reward. However, if anything comes between us and Jesus we must cast it aside because He is worthy of our total focus!

Leading well means serving well Mark 10:32-52 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Beginning today, we will see that concept explained and really come into focus - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2016

The text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; “Why does God permit such suffering to occur.”

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-39 Our text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

We-Harmony: We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009

This is the third of a four-part series of sermons on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on conflict resolution.

A dietician was once addressing a large audience at a convention. The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. "Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does Your Church Need You?

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Oct 6, 2013

We tend to think we go to church only to get, but in truth, we go to church to give. We don't go to church, we are the church and each member is valuable and needed.

Just as it takes every ligament to hold a physical body together, it takes each member in the body of Christ to do their part in order for the church to be strong and hold together. When each part functions the body grows and stays strong. When a part of the physical body fails to function or is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus was not just a good man with a good example to share. He was something much more. Jesus was the substitutionary sacrifice we all need because we sinned against God and cannot offer a sufficient payment to cover our debt.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? I can see why the good actions of Jesus may cause some people to emulate him. I can even see that it may lead to better lives, but I cannot see how His example can change their hearts! Alan Scholes, a former agnostic testifies from his experience: “I had often heard my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Case For A Creator (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/7/2013 Twenty years ago, back when I was attending Algonquin Middle School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Lee Strobel was a pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Algonquin, just a few miles from my house. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

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

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

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

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