Sermons on Why We Exist:

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In Church? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2013

Many skeptics use Christian hypocrites as an excuse for rejecting Christ. In this sermon, we make the distinction between sinners and hypocrites. Everyone in church is a sinner, but not everyone is a hypocrite.

Introduction: A. One day Robert Redford, the famous actor, was walking through a hotel lobby, when a woman recognized him and ran over to him. 1. With great excitement, she gushed, “Are you the real Robert Redford?” 2. As the doors of the elevator closed, he replied, “Only when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Created To Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores the profound truth and transformative power of knowing Christ, urging believers to seek a deeper relationship with Him.

Well, good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to gather in God's house today? As we gather together, let's remember that we are not mere spectators, but active participants in this grand symphony of faith. We are here to seek Him, to know Him, and to be known by Him. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Topics: Ownership, Supremacy

We're Expecting

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Love...?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2011

We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. We must ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Our brothers and sisters in Christ? The lost and dying world? Do we really love?

Do We Love...? 1 John 4:7-12 As believers we have been called to a life of love. We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. With that thought in mind let us ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Do we love our brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Want More

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2004

Revival is waiting to break out in your church.

February 8, 2004 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 6:1-8 Subject: Maturity Title: We Want More God has placed it heavily on my heart to begin praying once again for revival in this church. The wind of the Holy Spirit is beginning to fan a flame in my heart once again to see it happen. I now that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Lord Makes You Wonder

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016

Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

4 Unexpected Truths To Understand Why God Allows Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Lots of people turn to this book in crisis. Recently, Vanderbilt basketball coach, Scott Drew, was asked how he is weathering such a terrible season – his team is winless in league play. The coach said that his father, also a coach, told his son to read the book of Job

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is because you’re so good to him. Stop ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23:6 Part Viii "All The Days Of My Life" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 10, 2011

Expect great things to happen and have no fear in sudden disaster that you fear may overtake you.

Psalm 23:6a “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,” Many of us have had a hard time lately. Sometimes a prolonged trial can not only sap the energy from you but it can also make you doubt God’s love for you. The Psalms are all about the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Mar 29, 2013

The Fourth of the Last Seven Saying of Christ

MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME Matt. 27: 46 Mark 15:34 As we continue on this journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we find that Jesus has asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do; He speaks to the thief, and says “This day you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jul 1, 2011

The world cries why when terrible things happen. Here is God's answer

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO SUFFER? Time after time I’ve heard people ask the question “WHY?”.When the tsunami happened, many people throughout the world asked “Why?” and came up with some very strange answers. When someone we love very much suffers greatly throughout a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

24 Reason Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

A list of inspiring reasons to give. A good list for short Tithe/Offerings messages.

There was some discussion on a thread on my Facebook wall regarding Tithing/giving etc. Kind of the same old debate that has been raging for years. Is tithing something under the Old Testament and therefore are churches wrong for preaching it etc? My theology on it, is that yes tithing is Old ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Numbers 18:21-32, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 3:8-9, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014

Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason I Get Up In The Morning

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 10, 2015

A sermon for harvest about the harvest that really matters

It’s been a good harvest. This year a world record for the wheat harvest has been established. The last time it happened was 5 years ago when a New Zealander managed to harvest 15.7 tons of wheat per hectare. This July, Tim Lamymans in Lincolnshire managed to beat that with 16.5 tons per ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Anglican