Sermons on Why We Read The Bible:

Why Fishermen?

Contributed by Barry M. Adkins on Sep 4, 2011

How we may learn from the qualities and characteristics of the fisherman.

Why Fishermen? – Matt. 4:18—22 It is kind of dramatic that Jesus called four hardworking commercial fishermen to be His first disciples. Reading John 21:1-3 we find that seven of the twelve disciples may have been fishermen. “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

Why Care? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

How can we avoid being a hypocrite and instead be a faithful witness?

Why Care? Matthew 6:1-4 The Sermon on the Mount is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus in the NT, the most widely quoted and the best known, which includes the Lord’s Prayer. Many Christians say the Sermon on the Mount contains the central tenets of the Christian life. In this Sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Why Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series about the Big Questions of faith, we look at the subject of Suffering

Introduction We’re in a series called “The Big Questions of Faith,” and today we face one of the hardest: • Why is there suffering? • Why would a loving and merciful God allow it? This isn’t just a question for theologians - it’s a question for all of us. Whether you’ve o lost someone you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Don't Just Read The Signposts, Witness!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2019

We must focus more on our witness than end-time prophecy.

Don’t Just Read the Signposts, Witness! Luke 21:5-19 Everyone wants to know about the end of time. Books have been written about biblical prophecy. Many have stated days for the Lord’s return which have long passed. But Jesus Himself warns us not to get preoccupied with times and seasons which are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Worship: The How? The Who? The Why? Series

Contributed by Joel Jacob on Mar 3, 2021

True worship is defined by the priority we place on who God is in our lives and where God is on our list of priorities. True worship is a matter of the heart expressed through a lifestyle of holiness.

1. Worship: How do we approach it? Ephesians 4:17-31 Years ago when the billionaire Howard Hughes died, his company’s public relations director asked the casinos in Las Vegas, where Hughes owned multiple casinos, to show him respect by giving him a minute of silence. For an uncomfortable sixty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31, Colossians 3:12-17, Revelation 4:6-11

"worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021

Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Titus 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christmas

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 8, 2007

Why do we have a christmas. Why did Jesus come?

Why Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 25, 2006

Part 3 of the House of Faith sermon series focuses on our belief and the Word of God within our heart. After we make Christ the cornerstone, and the teachings of the apostles and prophets the foundation, our thinking changes. As we read the Word of God

The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series, "The Cure". There are times that we wonder if trying to be Christlike is worth it.

Series: The Cure [#5] WHY BOTHER? Romans 3:1-20 Introduction: Most of us are at Church each time we have a service. Sometimes we come to Church and we’re sick. Other times we come to Church and we’re tired; and sometimes we come to Church and we really just don’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible - A Light And A Map Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

The first of a three-part series on the Bible. Without God’s Word we’re lost in the world. Using the illustration of a little boy who gets lost in Mammoth Cave, this message shows the importance of having a light and a map. (General Sermon, but used on

Bible - A light and a map Purpose: To illustrate the importance of the Bible 1. Max, the lost Boy Scout in Mammoth Cave. Max’s Boy Scout troop took an end-of-the-summer trip to Mammoth Cave. They didn’t take the lame 90-minute family tour. They took the 6-hour "Wild Cave" tour. In this tour, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:19-130

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

At the Last Supper they all said, they would not betray Jesus, but they did. WE fail is it ok or not?

“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? (17:9). • And in 1 John 1, we read, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Actually Mean To Study To Show Thyself Approved Unto God? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 18, 2021

As Christians, we are often told we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God rightly dividing the word of truth. But what if, I don’t read that well, I have bad study habits or I just don't understand what I read? Does that mean I'm not approved by God?

As Christians, we are often told, that we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God as workmen not ashamed but rightly dividing the word of truth. But, what if, as the image displays of the little boy reading his Bible, we are unable to understand what we read. What about those who don’t read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But We See Jesus

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012

The answer to the struggles on man the Bible tells us in found in one Person and His name is Jesus.

But We See Jesus Hebrews 2:1-18 Vs.9 But we see Jesus Colossians 2:10 We are complete in Him Also: 2 Peter 1:3 We have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that has called us unto… Mention: Col. 1:18 He is to be given preeminence What He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist