Sermons on Why We Pray:

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2020

Is it ok to fail our Lord during the Last Supper many claimed they would not but they did.

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014

Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God Bless You?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

God bless us so that we can glorify Him by being a blessing to others.

Why would God bless you? Have you ever ask that question? • I’ve not, until I was prompted to think about this, while preparing this sermon. • Well, we can say, God bless me because God loves me. He is a good God. • Yes, that’s right. So He wants to give us a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

How Should We Respond To God's Amazing Love? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2020

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? The Gospel of John John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *For many weeks now, we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. That's because God's Word puts a great emphasis ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

What A Mighty God We Serve?

Contributed by Selvan John on May 27, 2008

Where is God when we are hurting? Why can’t we understand His ways? To these common questions you will try to find answers based on the scripture.

Can we understand the mystery of God and His mysterious ways? You mighty wonder why I start with the question that is so strong, but this morning my desire is to draw an answer that is very convincing based on the Word of God. Recently our church had a chain fasting prayer and we have been praying ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Really Trust God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 17, 2017

If we trust God with our eternity, why don't we trust him with our wallets? Giving is an act of Faith.

Malachi 3:8–10 Opening Illustrations: A country pastor was talking to his farmer friend, and he asked the farmer, “If you had one hundred horses, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “Certainly.” The pastor asked, “If you had one hundred cows, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

Positioned For Transition

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2018

God is trying to get us to a place in the Spirit, the key to that journey is remaining, positioned for Transition.

Isaiah 43:18-19 [18] Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. [19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. … Remember... *To call to mind. *To be thought ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Called Christians. Do You Know What That Means?

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019

Did you know that, in scripture, to be called a Christian was actually a put down?

Sermon- We are called Christians. Q- Do you feel a sense of pride, or good, to be called a Christian? - As Christians, we generally like the fact that we’re called Christians. - We say, I’m a Christian, I go to church! - Notably we’re known for our kindness, welcoming, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILITY to KNOW THINGS, to make DESCISIONS, and to DISCERN the PURPOSE and PLAN of God. So we can learn to UNDERSTAND His COUNSEL, His PLAN. As we GROW in the KNOWLEDGE of God, He

Understanding the WISDOM of God 1. What Caused God to CREATE HUMAN? "What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: *other

Why Marvel At God's Mercy

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2018

Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 15, 2018 Acts 3:1-19 Why Marvel at God’s Mercy? Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it. In this account of Peter and John entering the gate called Beautiful, leading to the temple, we read of their encounter with a man born crippled; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Then Live? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How We Quench The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002

James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ