Sermons on Why We Exist:

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 28, 2021

How far along on our trip to heaven are we?

Are We There Yet? – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: Anyone who has traveled with children can attest to the fact that after about 15 minutes on the road you will hear the first of many questions. “Are we there yet?” On an especially long trip any parent will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do The Wicked Prosper?

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Many people ask the question, "Why is life unfair?" The Psalmist in the 73 Psalm, feels the same way. How do we answer this question?

Why Do The Wicked Prosper? Life is unfair. There are so many things about life that don’t make sense. I had a great childhood. My father was a police officer here in Nashville. My mother was a CPA in Green Hills. We lived in what the time seemed like a mansion. Now looking back I realize it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are At War

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with the reality of spiritual warfare as Paul discussed it in Ephesians.

I have used sermoncentral along with several other resources in this sermon. WE ARE AT WAR January 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EPHESIANS 6:10-13 Are We at War? For all of my life US at war against poverty & drugs Of course we are in Afghanistan and Iraq hear daily updates War is A FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse: Why Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

We see in the Bible that the curse is why Jesus died. To remove the curse of sin and death. We will also see the cross where Jesus died and the Crown why Jesus lives.

Intro: Paul’s letter to the Galatians is addressing what man seems always to do. Either add to or take away from God’s word. It began in the garden with Adam and Eve. Adam disregarded God’s word and Eve added to it. I’ve got to quote John Piper, “Satan is continuously at work tempting us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are & What We Do Series

Contributed by Simon Taylor on Feb 27, 2009

Although discussing our own vision, the points are general about the purpose and function of ’church’.

Good morning and welcome to the first exemplar study from New Study Church. I’m really quite excited about today. This is the start of something completely new. Over the summer I’ve felt a lot of things laid on my heard and I want to share some of them with you over the next few sessions. Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Must Pray More

Contributed by Johnnie Moore on Jul 31, 2015

In honor of the series, Answered Prayers Presented by Roma Downey on TLC, Pastor Johnnie Moore (former campus pastor of Liberty University) offers this powerful sermon on why our world needs the Church to pray more with faith our prayers will be answered.

Download the 7 day prayer guide absolutely free and get your church praying more this week! - http://www.sermoncentral.com/images/answeredprayersguide/prayerguide.pdf INTRODUCTION: Let me ask you a question…. Do you believe God answers prayer? Do you believe that God can still part a Red ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: *other

Enjoying God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Introduction A. This is a continuation of Jesus Sermon on the Mount 1. After having given His disciples the model prayer a. Lets turn to Matthew 6:12 b. Jesus continues to explain an important clause in His model prayer Matthew 6:12 (NKJV) And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

As we discovered last week God defines His identity in who He is. It is because of who He is that He does what He does.God has made known to us His heart, that no one should perish. His mission is to reconcile and renew all things to Himself.

Yet in perfect love He gives everyone free choice to receive Him ?or reject Him. Ephesians 1:9-10 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 1:3-4

I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of revering God's house, defending our faith, and truly knowing God to energetically serve, boldly share, and find contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of faith, united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed to gather in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to learn from His teachings. Our focus today is drawn from the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Reverence, Worship, How We Live

No Matter Who You Are Follow His Lead! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of God's unfailing love and guidance, and the limitless possibilities we can achieve through Him.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to explore a profound message from the book of Isaiah, a message of God's unfailing love, His guiding hand, and the limitless things we can do through Him. As Rick Warren once said, "God's love is like an ocean. You can see its beginning, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17

Topics: Live For Him, All That We Do

Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Believe Therefore We Speak

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Pentecost Sermon

John 15:26,27 "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. We Believe, Therefore We Speak What in the world happened to those ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Why People Reject The Gospel

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Christ's became man to present the good news to the world. One aspect of this was to affirm who He was and why He came. We too are to be Christ's presence and affirm what we believe.

Introductory Considerations 1. This is the 4th message in a series. Peter says "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Pet 2:2,9. We "declare the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why Try To Be Kind To Others"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 15, 2011

This lesson is about being kind to others as Jesus reconciled himself to us when we were against Him. How much more should we show the love of the Lord to others.

Evangelism Explosion is a great course and enables you to not only share your faith but to also understand your faith. When we go out and share the gospel with people we usually ask two questions that are out of the EE Curriculum. The first question is “Have you come to the point in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9