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  • Why The Shepherds?

    Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

    Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

  • Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 694 views

    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

  • Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 790 views

    Bethlehem was a tiny insignificant town; it wasn't an industrial, educational, or financial place. Just one of 1,000s of little towns. But God chose to bring the greatest thing in the world out of it. God can do that with your life too!

    WHY BETHLEHEM? Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an infant molded into a manger, he proclaimed, “Here’s Baby ...read more

  • Why Are You A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017
     | 7,048 views

    We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

  • The Shepherds And The Birth Of Jesus. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 15, 2017
     | 11,290 views

    Explains the reason for the angel's announcement to the shepherds. Who were these shepherds.

    The Shepherds and the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:1-20 When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to him while he was baptising, he exclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29, KJV). Before we look at the famous statement by John the Baptist upon seeing Jesus, ...read more

  • "Why Did This Happen"

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Have you ever wondered "Why" things happen. Hopefully this passage out of John Chapter 9 will help answer those questions.

    In the new book I have coming out in late December “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re a Failure” one theme rings true throughout the book. The theme pertains to the first part of John Chapter 9. John 9:1-3 “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,151 views

    As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

  • Why Obey?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

    Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

  • Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,532 views

    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

  • Why Black History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

    Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

  • Who Are We To Judge

    Contributed by Kevin Stewart on Apr 4, 2019
     | 4,336 views

    Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door.

    Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door. People sit and judge others and don’t realize only one perfect man has walked this ...read more

  • Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    A sermon that begins a series on the community of the church (Material adapted from introduction of Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, from College Press)

    HoHum: It’s popular today to meet with friends at a coffee shop and call it “church.” In some cases it is but most of the time it isn’t. It’s difficult to stand in defense of the church when there are so many examples of dysfunctional churches around us. But ...read more

  • Why Us? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2021
     | 2,188 views

    The proof of God’s love and His faithfulness to His Covenant is People is the fact that they are still around despite every effort that’s been made over the centuries and millennia to not only eliminate them from “the River to the Sea” but off the face of the earth.

    “Why me?” Have you ever sung that song? The refrain goes something like this: “Why do bad things always happen to me?” I was singing that song one day when a man came up to me and said, “Why not you? Are you special?” Yep. I am special. And so are you … which is why bad things happen to ...read more

  • Why Bother?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 23, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,376 views

    This sermon is not a "how to" sermon but a "need to" emphasis on prayer.

    “Why Bother?” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20 V. 17 “Pray continually” Is prayer effective as a painkiller? Anita Manning, USA TODAY provides the following information how "Americans have found a no-cost painkiller they say is as effective as prescription drugs: prayer. "More than half of those who ...read more

  • Why The Shepherds?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,065 views

    The birth of Christ was not announced to the most influential people in the nation, like political, religious, or military leaders, nor to wealthy merchants and prominent men and women, but to the shepherds. Why? Who are they?

    News about the birth of a baby is usually greeted with joy, especially news of the birth of a baby from a kingdom, for example, England. In 2021, Caroline Picard and Charlotte Chilton wrote the article "38 Royal Baby Traditions You Didn't Realize Existed." I will share some of them ...read more