Sermons on Why We Exist:

Tale Of Two Buts

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Everybody’s got a but! We all have a list of reasons why we don’t do what the Bible says we should do or why we won’t follow the Lord. Salvation provides a turning point where we can leave the buts of excuses and regret behind!

Objection, Your Honor! Intro: I’d like to give a quick English refresher. In the English language we have what are known as coordinating conjunctions which join words or phrases together. The acrostic FANBOYS is one way to remember them: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So. Coordinating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise The Lord For Your Healing Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007

Why praise is important to our healing.

May 10, 2007 "Praise the Lord for your Healing" Psalm 33:1-22 "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely (fitting) for the upright." Psalm 33:1 INTRODUCTION: The part that praise plays in receiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

When Moses Prayed, God Listened

Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 10, 2007

A look at why God answered Moses’ prayers.

“When Moses Spoke God Listened” Introduction: You probably remember the old financial services company called E.F Hutton. You probably more remember the commercials and their famous slogan, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen”. Maybe you remember the old commercials. The setting of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Good About Friday? An Easter Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that exists to commemorate the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross?

The question to begin: Have you ever wondered what is good about Good Friday? What is good about a day that commemorates the torture and execution of Jesus on a cross? It’s easy to think of Good Friday as a dark day, it was the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but it is also a day of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Is Your Spiritual Memory?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 30, 2025

Did you know our memory is a gift from God. We all like gifts but this is a wonderful gift God has given us. Just think about it, wouldn’t it be a terrible thing to live our entire life and when we die nobody remembers that we ever existed.

Memory is a GIFT FROM GOD!!! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger tells how that his youngest brother had died and he still is able to remember him and the good times they had together. He can still remember… • How he looked! • How he talked! • How he was the life of the party! • How he love to tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Why can Jesus open the book?

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Breaking Bad Habits Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2003

Part 2 of a two part series looking at why we repeat mistakes and how we can break bad habits.

BREAKING BAD HABITS 2 CHRONICLES 29 INTRODUCTION: Bad habits are easy to develop, and often hard to deal with and remove. Israel, under king Ahaz, had developed many bad habits, and as we will see in our text, his son, Hezekiah set out to remove these habits from the people. Now, in Hezekiah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indwelling Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 12, 2002

Through this sermon we will look into three reasons why we need to make a home for God’s Word in our heart.

Text: Colossians 3:16 The Indwelling Word Introduction: A. The editor of a well known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to one hundred important men asking them one question: “Suppose you were sent to prison for three years and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Give God Any Exuses

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

We love to think of different reasons why we dont follow God’s command. However they are just all excuses.

I John 2:3-11 Don’t Give God Any Excuses! Introduction A. One of the more enjoyable part about Kid’s Klub is the excuses B. I hear them all C. It wasn’t me, then why did I see you do it D. I didn’t take it, then why is it in your hand E. He told me to, did he do it? F. My mom said I could, can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Statement Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 27, 2005

In This Sermon We Will Allow Christ To Clearly Tell Us Himself, Why He Came As We Look At The Mission Statment Of Christ.

The Mission of Christ Isaiah 61:1-3 ORIENTATION: • Having been a Christian for a while now I have heard argument after argument on the topic of why Jesus became flesh and died on the cross. o Jesus came to help us become better people o Jesus came to build establish the church o Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

What's Missing In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007

What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005

The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Anger God Series

Contributed by Steven Airey on Dec 31, 2005

We need to cease making excuses why we can’t do what God has called us to do.

GOD HAS A PLAN, PART 1--EXCUSES ANGER GOD In this chapter we have God’s first appearance to him in the bush and the conference between God and Moses in that vision. Here is, I. God was pleased to show his glory to Moses at the bush, and to which Moses was forbidden to approach too near Exo 3:1 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness