Sermons on Why We Exist:

Why Jesus Is Greater Than The Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

Angels should never be worshiped. But we know there was a dangerous practice in the early church concerning the worship of angels.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started the new verse-by-verse series through Hebrews. I’ve been preaching for forty-six years, but I’ve never preached all the way through this book. There are many powerful passages in Hebrews I’ve preached from, but I’ve never walked verse-by-verse through it, so I’m ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Liberty Still Matters

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty.

Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty. King Leonidas of Sparta, standing arm in arm with Spartans, and Greeks, standing for liberty The alliance of nations at Waterloo standing with muskets, against Napoleon, the dictator, for liberty Socrates standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 18, 2015

This series focuses on why Jesus is the Messiah based on His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Why Jesus – Part 1 Scriptures: John 1:1; Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:35 Introduction: This week we started our Bible study on the book of John. John was one of the youngest of Jesus’ disciples. John wrote his Gospel after he wrote the book of Revelation so as he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 17, 2011

Merry Christmas and beyond.

A Christmas Message that keeps on Giving - Pre-existence. Intro: 1. It is not possible to stress the importance of knowing who Jesus Christ is too much. He is the basis of our faith. I thought it would be good to go beyond a little baby Jesus sermon and in the coming messages give you the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Gives Us Gifts?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 2, 2009

This sermon explores why God gives us gifts and how we should perceive them in our lives

As a child I loved Christmas and I loved birthdays, and not just my own birthday because there were plenty of gifts around. Gifts are an important part of life. Birthdays and Christmas were times of us ripping off the paper to discover the gifts we had been given. Then we’d play with them, use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Should I Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this.

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this. Once again we can mention how Christianity rapidly spread from Jerusalem and into the ancient Roman empire, being preached by the same disciples who fled into hiding after Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6, Galatians 1:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Your Faith May Not Be Working Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples that reveal why our faith may not be working.

As Christians, we're often encouraged to have faith in God's power and promises. However, there may be times when our faith seems to be ineffective. In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples that reveal why our faith may not be working. 1. Lack of Conviction (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Why Does Sin Seem So Right? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the question of sin in our lives and why do we continue to do it.

Why Does Sin Seem so Right? Dear God letter Research on sin and the Devil Barna numbers: 2005 60% of adults say Satan is not a living being 46% of born again believers deny Satan’s existence 73% of Catholics say the Devil doesn’t exist See the problem Sin is a Part of Who We Are! Spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hockey: Some Things We Have To Do Together Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The third in my series on the Winter Games, looks at the things in our Christian Walk that we need to as a team.

Of all the events of the winter Olympics and there are 15 main events in all, plus their sub events, there is one event that seems to spark our country’s collective psyche like none other and that is the Men’s Hockey. From the choice of the 1980 American Hockey Team for lighting the flame this year ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are All Spectacles"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2012

A sermon about a God Who loves us more than we can imagine--no matter who we are!!!!

Luke 8:26-39 “We are All Spectacles” Why are we here this evening? Why are we not doing what most of the people in America are doing right this moment?… Watching the Super bowl? Kick-off was at 6:30 pm!!! Could it be that something has happened in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Why You Should Read The Book Of Judges Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 12, 2005

In this message we will do an overview of the book of Judges. (Judges -1)

"WHY YOU SHOULD READ THE BOOK OF JUDGES" TEXT: THE BOOK OF JUDGES INTRODUCTION This month we will be studying the book of Judges. The book of Judges covers the period from 1380 BC to 1050 BC. From the time of the death of Joshua and his elders, until the rise of King Saul. The principle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014

People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part One - Why Faith Series

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Introduce the principles of Faith: What is faith?, How does faith come?, How is faith released?

Principles of Faith Foundational Text: Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Hab 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Gal 3:11 But that no man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal