Sermons on Why We Exist:

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Patrick Synnott on Oct 4, 2005

God does exsist

GOD DOES EXSIST Throughout my life as a Christian I have heard many people say God does not exist because of three mail reasons the first is “ God would not let bad people exist if he existed”. The second is “ I prayed and God did not answer them”. And the third is, “ God lets his followers ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s About The Kingdom

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

The church does not exist to make us comfortable. We are under obligation to cater to the needs of those who are less mature.

It’s About the Kingdom Romans 15:1-6 Max Lucado in his book A Gentle Thunder, tells a story about a man who encountered another man carrying a Bible. “Are you a believer?” “Yes,” he said excitedly. I've learned that you can't be too careful who you fellowship with, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Creativity And Innovation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

Why we celebrate creativity and innovation

Word association: Think of a creative, innovative organization (pause). Now raise your hand if a church or church organization came to mind. * What adjectives to people usually associate with churches? Why is that? Is that the way it should be? Let me share with you a few of my least favorite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Divide

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 28, 2001

The difference between us and non-Christians exists because there is no substitute for Christ. But through Christ, we can make a difference!

Intro: Even in healthy families, there are sometimes differences of opinion: Which is more important—cleaning the house or mowing the yard? Is it better to save something that might be used later on, or to save space and be more organized by throwing it away? Is it better to put money in a savings ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe About Baptism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 21, 2004

Baptism is the symbol for our initiation into the Christian faith and church life.

Romans 6:3-6 (NRSV) SLIDE 1 (3) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019

This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who We Are—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-I—Revelation 1:4-8 George & Betty(husband & wife) went to the fair/George steps onto one of those machines that tells your weight & fortune for a dime/He drops in his dime & it spits out a card, which he reads, to Betty/Hey listen to this honey, just what I’ve told you all along—’It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

We're All Just Dirt

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 26, 2002

Unity in the Body

I. Paul starts the next section that he writes with the word" therefore" that means that he is referring to what he has already written. A. He’s going back to the first verses in a chapter two, where he says that we were dead in transgressions and sins, and he says that all of us once lived in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:29, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Everything We Do PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores finding hope and renewed strength in God's promises, emphasizing the importance of trust in Him during our weakest moments.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather today, bound by our faith, our love for God, and our shared hope for a brighter tomorrow. Hope. It's a small word, but it carries such weight. It's what keeps us going in our darkest hours. It's what we cling to when the world seems against us. It's what fuels ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Renewed Strength

We All Need Something Real Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

JOHN begins his first epistle by telling about something/SOMEONE Who was and is very very REAL. His name is Jesus and John knew Jesus very well.

When my oldest three kids were young we lived in a pretty shabby seminary student housing at Midwestern. We eventually moved up to the richer side of the seminary but when we first got there price was the primary concern. It was a dark panel two bedroom so we had the kids all packed into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

What In The World Are We Going To Do?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015

A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #1 Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

The church is meant to be different from the world. It is meant to exist for others.

We begin a new message series today that we’ve entitled, Ethos, or if you’re from the American South, “Ethas”. This series is about how we become more like Christ and less like the world in which we live. It’s a calling to an alternative lifestyle. Yes. You heard me say alternative lifestyle. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Firmly Convinced Of Better Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To remind us to be convinced and focused on spiritual things in heaven rather than on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you convinced of better things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind us to be convinced and focused on spiritual things in heaven rather than on earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 Even though we speak this way, yet in your case, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal