Sermons on Why We Exist:

Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2022

Answers to four questions about the Baptism of Jesus

Q: Did Jesus get baptized to become a Priest? The people of the First Century did not know at the time of Jesus’ baptism that He was a priest after the order of Melchizedek or the promised Messiah. Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus was baptized to be consecrated as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-23, 1 Peter 2:24, Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 3:22, Galatians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

A plea for expository preaching.

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching To say that there is a great division in the church today over styles of preaching may be somewhat of an understatement. Among Fundamentalists, there is almost an all out war. The battle tends to lie mainly in the heat of the emotions rather than facts. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why People See Christians As Weak Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why God's Impartiality Is So Important?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

(Romans 2:11) 1.

(Romans 2:11) 1. Have you ever wondered what would happen to us if God were not impartial? We live in a day when special interests are constantly seeking preferential treatment for a particular group and individual. Many people around the world suffer because of biased treatment given to some on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Lord Remember Me?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

GOD can forgive us of our sins.

Why did the LORD remember Me? Prayer Luke 23:39-43 King James Version (KJV) 39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005

A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Sharing The Gospel Is Important ? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Sharing the Gospel provides an opportunity for people to hear the Good News.

1. Eternal salvation: Sharing the Gospel provides an opportunity for people to hear the Good News and accept Jesus as their Savior, ensuring eternal salvation. 2. Obedience to Christ: Jesus commands us to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19-20). 3. Love and compassion: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Colossians 1:20

Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Church #11 The Power To Stand Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

In the 2003 movie “Finding Nemo” there is a wonderful scene that happens after Dory reunites Nemo with his father. A group of moonfish swim by startled by something … watch this clip. It wasn’t until all the fish decided to work together that they had any hope

~ Intro: In the 2003 movie “Finding Nemo” there is a wonderful scene that happens after Dory reunites Nemo with his father. A group of moonfish swim by startled by something … watch this clip. It wasn’t until all the fish decided to work together that they had any hope. our text for today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Move Up And Do Something?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2019

God saved us to do something for him.

Why not move up and do something? Acts 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Why John Did Outrun Peter"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005

When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It Important To Fellowship With Godly Associates?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers.

1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Mutual encouragement provided them with the necessary incentives to stay obedient, loving and committed to our Lord. They assembled together in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational