Sermons on Why Worship:

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Richard David on Nov 9, 2000

How Christians should respond to questions from seekers regarding why God allows suffering.

I. Intro.; Searching Issues; answers to objections (or questions that Christians may have) A. Why does God allow suffering B. What about other religions, the New Age C. What’s wrong with sex outside of marriage D. What does God think about homosexuality and homosexuals E. Does Christianity conflict ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

Why? Or How? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God can use every situation for his good.

- On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Worry? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because of my Father’s care, I can stop worrying about everything.

July 29, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 1 INTRODUCTION Transition from drama… It sure is tougher than it sounds. Worry is something we’ve all experienced it to some degree or another. In a weak moment worry whispers a little something in our ear, like, “Hey, what if - ?” If that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who And Why

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 11, 2002

Intro sermon to John’s Gospel

Who and Why? John 1.1-5 We begin a new sermon series today from the Gospel of John. I am very excited about preaching through this wonderful book. I have wanted to preach through John for some time, and I am glad that God allowing us to take this journey together. I pray that we will learn and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worry

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Jan 14, 2002

A Biblical warning agains worry

WHY WORRY Matthew 6;25-33 We, as Christians, worry without the authization of God to Do so. Three times in this chapter we are told to "Take no thought". This literally means that we are not to worry. Jesus was very clear about this in our text. I. The Command Not to Worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Vision?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003

People who fail to make a plan, have made their plan to fail.

WHY A VISION? Habakkuk 2:2-3 VISION IN TERMS OF MINISTRY EXISTS BOTH ON A PERSONAL LEVEL & ALSO A CORPORATE LEVEL. Ten Reasons WHY? 1. Clarifies Direction 2. Invites Unity 3. Facilitates Function 4. Enhances Leadership 5. Prompts Passion 6. Fosters Risk Taking 7. Offers Sustenance 8. Creates ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic verse by verse exposition of John’s Gospel; This sermon focuses on the theology of salvation in the end of John 3.

Why did Jesus die? Because God loved you & me so much, He gave His only Son for our salvation, to bring us back to Himself. We could not do this for ourselves. 1) Because God Loves You. How much does God love you? He gave His very best. His one & only Son. · Rom 5:8 “But God demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, 1 John 4:9

Why God?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002

Answers to why things happen.

The best laid plans of mice and men oft time go awry and leave us nothing but grief and pain for promised joy. Robert Burns We have all experienced plans that have gone wrong and the grief and pain that resulted from this. A. Sometimes things went wrong and we really didn’t even have any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

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 God? Series

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002

Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11, Ecclesiastes 11:5, 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

Denomination: Catholic