SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Why We Exist:

showing 676-690 of 224,466
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • The Act Of Serving thumbnail

    The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014
     | 4,366 views

    This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

    WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,514 views

    God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

    "pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Christ, Lover Of Mankind Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jun 22, 2020
     | 3,007 views

    When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity.

    When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity. God loves us more than we can imagine. When God made humans, He made us incapable of terminating that love. Nothing can destroy that love since He formed us as a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Knight avatar

    We Call Him Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,828 views

    A look at the reason Jesus was born; why we call Him Savior.

    We Call Him Savior "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. And He was stating the matter plainly. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joe Burke avatar

    We've Been Duped

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,850 views

    Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”?

    WE”VE BEEN DUPED! Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”? The Bible says that “It was to destroy the devil’s work that the Son of God revealed himself.” (1John 3:8) Jesus crushed the devil into submission from the cross. “He (Jesus) cancelled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember Why!

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,470 views

    A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

    OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • LUCY PAYNTER avatar

    We Are The Salt Of The World.

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Nov 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,313 views

    Every analogy Jesus Used to refer to us has a meaning. What does it mean we are the salt? Why salt and not sugar? Today we will learn how to be salt and how to maintain our saltness.

    You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13. You are the salt of the earth. You are expected to maintain your saltiness because they are a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Why Worry

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    As Christians, we can find comfort in knowing that things do not happen by accident, they happen on purpose. Nothing catches God off-guard. Nothing surprises him. He is carefully, and with great skill, weaving all the events of life together into hi

    Worry Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn everyone he could about Death’s plan. As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ps Trevor Bartley avatar

    Why The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 20, 2017
     | 3,905 views

    We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby!

    We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby! He will come as king and spiritual ruler. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Word

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,666 views

    This sermon is part of the Names of Jesus series. In this sermon we're looking at the title/name the Apostle John uses in describing Jesus as "The Word."

    Names of Jesus “The Word” If you want to express yourself, you could use actions, or as they say, “Actions speak louder than words.” Or, you can use your words to convey your thoughts. Actually, the best way would be through both, allowing both your actions and words to speak to your intent. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 Why I'm A Christian & I Think You Ought To Be Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 3,890 views

    Why should I be a Christian? How long is eternity? Do Heaven and Hell really exist?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why I'm a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,250 views

    Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

    Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Cross And Christ’s Submission To Suffering

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,431 views

    Why did Jesus have to suffer? Or we could broaden out the question and ask: why does suffering exist at all?

    Purpose: To highlight the centrality of Christ’s suffering in human history. Aim: I want the listener to fervently worship Christ because of His willingness to suffer. INTRODUCTION: In our text we see Jesus leading His disciples away from the crowds to a place called Gethsemane which literally ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Care About People? We Can Choose To Do It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 views

    We make a choice as to whether or not we will go out to win people for Jesus Christ.

    Why Care About People, We Can Choose To Do It Genesis 18:16-23 Mark 1:14-21 Glenville-11-2012 Today we are continuing our series entitled “Why Care About People.” Last week Pastor Toby spoke on We Can Choose To Do It, next week Pastor Kellie will speak on There’s a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed