Sermons on Why We Read The Bible:

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

Ufo's Are We Alone In The Universe? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

the Bible provides us with a very positive answer to the question of whether intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe: it does.

14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. On April 21, 1991, Alitalia pilot Achille Zaghetti was flying a passenger plane from Milan to London when he saw an object streak in front of his plane. “Look out! Look out!” he exclaimed to his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Church? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

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

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Me?

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 5, 2011

A consideration of the dangers of asking, "Why me?," and a presentation of how our focus should instead be on the fact that God is in control.

Title: WHY ME? Text: Rom 8:28 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ************************************************************************************* INTRODUCTION A. As most of you know, I’ve got a broken ankle. Let me briefly share with you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way.

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice Will Roar

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Often times we ask the question "Why to bad things happen to good People?" Is there any justice in the world? This passage tells us that God will put up with injustice only so long, and then will roar in perfect judgment.

AND JUSTICE WILL ROAR AMOS 1:1 - 2:16 Introduction: One thing we are all interested in is justice. We seek justice in all aspects of our lives, at all times. We have sought justice from the earliest days of our youth. Do you remember the games we played as children? How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Study Prophecy

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Faith

Contributed by Stev Ashe on Oct 30, 2012

Faith how and why.

FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope(expect with desire) for and certain of what we do not see. Mark 11: 24 Therefore I say to you, Whatever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. I. Examples of faith. Matthew 8: 5 When Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2015

I would propose to you, though much debate, speculation and misrepresentation surrounds the birth of Christ. There are Biblical truths that must be grasp if one is going fulfill their place in the proclaiming of the birth of Christ, like that of the shepherds.

Why the Shepherds? Introduction: It is that time of the season when there is a desire to observe Christmas, give, show acts of charity and cling to those church traditions of the birth of Christ. Luke 2: gives us a clear truth that God intentionally broke the conjecture of man to bless, call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Holy Bible The True Word Of God?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God.

IS THE HOLY BIBLE THE TRUE WORD OF GOD? PS.119: 89 +140 +160 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God. There are many books today that claim to be the Word of God. The Koran, the Islam holy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glory Is In My Choosing The Right Road

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 17, 2018

We always have choices!

Mid-Week Message/Devotion May 16, 2018 Psalm 1 God’s Glory Is In My Choosing the Right Road “Sing psalms! Let joy resound!” – Psalm 98 What’s a Psalter? “The book of Psalms, or psalter, is at the heart of the Bible. It contains 150 singable, God-inspired songs. These songs were written ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christmas

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

"Why Did This Happen"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 3, 2011

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

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Why A Baby?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008

Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist