Sermons on Why Worship:

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

Why Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on May 31, 2007

Why do Christians emphasize the importance and centrality of Jesus? Why is there no compromise?

INTRODUCTION: It’s been said: Why do you Christians place so much emphasis on Jesus? Why are you so “intolerant”? Why can’t you be more accepting and admit that other religions can also know God? Why can’t you Christians believe that people from other religions can be just as morally good as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why The Darkness?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 6, 2007

Doesn’t it seem strange to you that the "God of Light" should dwell in "thick darkness?" Four point outline on "Why the Darkness?"

Title of the Message: “Why the Darkness?” Solomon quoted God when he said that God would dwell in the thick darkness. Doesn’t that seem strange to you that the God of Light should dwell in thick darkness? You need to understand the context of this verse. Solomon had just completed the building ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Us? Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008

A sermon asking the question, "Why wouldn’t God use us in His kingdom?"

Why Not Us? The Story of Moses Exodus 4:1-17 There are a lot of file folders in my office, although computers have allowed me to eliminate a good number of them over the past few years. But I keep a lot of important papers, information about missionaries, weddings that I’ve performed, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Marriage? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Why Community?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2008

A look at our need for true community in all of its glorious messiness.

Dakota Community Church January 06, 2008 Why Community? - I We live in a very “individual” focused social order. It’s all about personal rights and freedoms, personal space, and let’s not forget personal relationship with God. This church thing though is about something different altogether; in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Complain

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jan 29, 2008

We need to remember that God has things under control. All we need to do is put our focus on him.

Numbers 11:1-15 (KJV) 1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. 2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Lie Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building Strong Families with lessons based on the 10 commandments

The Ninth Commandment: Exodus 20:16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Of all the commandments this one seems to be the most ambiguous for everyone. We rationalize not speaking the truth. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. You know those questions: 1. Does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why? (Theodicy)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on that big question "Why?" Why do bad things happen to good people?

“WHY?” A young man, barely in his 20’s… lies dying of cancer with only a few months to live. He is a good man, never did anything bad in his life. He goes to church, and is even a member of the Deacons and … well… he WAS very dedicated about visiting the sick and shut-ins. Everybody loves him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Hope?

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

In a world of cynics why should we put our hope in God? Scripture gives us good cause to put our hope in Him!

WhyHope December 14, 2008 Buying car experience 22 years old New what monthly payments needed to be Agreed with salesman Went to finance office Payments were over the threshold I questioned There are no free lunches I didn’t want a free car; I just wanted the deal we had agreed on Bait and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008

Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas! Why?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008

This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

A "Why's" Man

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

What can we learn from Joseph’s response to the angel’s message?

A “Why’s” man I wonder how many of you would hazard a guess as to which word I find the most troublesome in the English language? Despite its diminutive size it’s a word that has plagued me most of my life. It’s the word ‘why?’ Any of you who have ever been parents have, I’m sure, wished on more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Be Baptised?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Have you been baptised as a believer? Here’s what it means to be baptised.

Why Be Baptised? Mark 1:1-8 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"--"a voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God