Sermons on Why:

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me?

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Have you ever asked the question "Why Me God" Mary was told she was highly favored of the Lord. In life we have questions of Why Me, God has a plan for each of our lives.

Why Me? In a moment you will see a short clip that will connect with the scripture verses we will be using for today. Have you ever asked God, Why Me? Luke 1:26-39 The clip I show you will have us sitting in on the conversation between Mary and Elizabeth at Elizabeth’s home. Clip A young girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why This Waste? Series

Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008

The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

“Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Why Praise...?

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 30, 2008

It gives an idea of what Praise is all about, and the reasons to praise and also the ways to praise.

WHY PRAISE? Praise is a very common word that is used widely especially among the charismatic Christians, cause when they see someone, they greet them with the phrase “Praise the Lord,” often times not realizing why they would say and what they would mean. That is why I want to consider this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Abide

Contributed by Merv Budd on Mar 30, 2007

Nine reasons that John gives why we should abide in Christ.

Series: 1 John Sermon: Why Abide Text: 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 March 25th, 2007 NBBC Intro We’re on our 7th week of a series in which we are going through the book of 1 John. And throughout the book we have observed how John is concerned about those who had received the Gospel that he had written and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Baptism? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.

Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Prayer? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon looking at why we pray.

A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Worship? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we worship.

Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Law? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

The first message in a series on Leviticus is an introduction to what we will study for the next five weeks. Paul explains the purpose of the Law in Gal. 3:24 where the law is called a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

Leviticus Series #1 Why the LAW? Galatians 3:24 CHCC: June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently I looked back over my records of all the sermons I’ve preached at Castle Hills Christian Church and realized that over the past 25 years, I’ve preached from all the books of the New ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Believe

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010

I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Forgive? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2011

We are more than willing to receive the forgiveness of others. It is a little harder to be the one who forgives, especially when we have been hurt. Philemon and focus on the question, "Why should we forgive?"

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Why Forgive?” If you were asked, “What does forgiveness look like?” how would you answer? Let me show you my answer. Read Luke 15:11-24 This parable talks about ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010

We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational