Sermons on Why:

The Atheism Illusion

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Mar 25, 2012

The reasons why i dont believe in atheism

I JUST FINISHED READING RICHARD DAWKINS' BOOK THE GOD DELUSION. HE ALMOST CONVINCE ME OF ATHEISM. A DEEP QUESTION KEPT ATTACKING MY MIND: WHAT IF I HAD BEEN BELIEVING A LIE FOR 13 YEARS? ALL THAT TIME WASTED BELIEVING A LIE? BUT I CRIED OUT: PLEASE FATHER HELP ME MY MIND IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. AND HE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Meaning Of Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011

Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Proclaim God's Name

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 5, 2018

Why should we proclaim the Name of God?

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Hour Has Not Yet Come: An Exposition Of John 2:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 1, 2019

Why does Jesus answer Mary so?

My Hour Has not Yet Come: An Exposition of John 2:1-12. On the surface, this passage is a cute story which demonstrates the compassion Mary and Jesus had on a bridegroom and his family when they ran out of wine at a wedding feast. When it is preached this way, emphasis is placed upon Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 2:1-12, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Foundational Parable Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

Why is it so important to understand the Parable of the Sower?

1. Jesus indicates that if you do not understand the parable of the sower, you will not have the foundation upon which to build your understanding of other parables. 2. The parable of the sower contains four basic elements that are essential to understanding the kingdom of God: A. Sowing – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 21, 2016

Why did God ask the Israelites to be circumcised?

This week, starting with Palm Sunday today, reminds us of the transition which occurred from God’s Chosen People Israel to God’s chosen People Christians! About 2000 years ago, the Israelites were looking for the Savior Messiah. About 450 years before that triumphal entry of Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ai Plunder? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 25, 2016

God allowed plunder at Ai but not at Jericho, why?

Let us continue worshiping our God by listening and learning from His Word. Open your Bibles to the Book of Joshua, which tells the story of the Israelites, God’s chosen People. We can learn much from the Israelites who were freed from their bondage in Egypt and were called to live a life ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

For Whom Do I Pray? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021

Why do we preach Christ crucified?

The Power of the Cross Sunday Sermon Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Cor 1:20-24 In Jesus’ day, eastern people looked for a sign of some sort to tell them that God was doing something huge for them. The three magi who traveled from Persia to Bethlehem saw a special star in the eastern sky, and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflection B.12 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 16, Israel, The Brazen Prostitute

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Ezekiel explains why God will judge Judah.

Today, we’re moving on to Ezekiel in our whistle-stop tour of Old Testament prophecy. Just to keep our goal in mind, our purpose in this series of Reflections is to look at passages of scripture which tell us about how and why God judges, and about ‘End Times’, so we can see if coronavirus and/or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we celebrate communion

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 15, 2013

Know why and commit to living the Christian life!

We have been studying the first letter by the apostle Peter meant for all Christians. We are now in Chapter 4. So far we have noted that we have a good God because He has given us Jesus Christ who was righteous but suffered and died for us unrighteous people. Christians are those who believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So We Preach! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon examining why we preach the Gospel.

So We Preach! I Corinthians 15:11 These days many churches have differing ideas as to what is of paramount importance. Some put a great deal of focus on the “worship experience”. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on aesthetics, whether it be smoke machines & light shows, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

On Our Side Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

Why we need the Lord on our side.

There is a local network whose newscast claims to be “On Our Side”. They claim that they are “on our side” because they ask the tough questions about issues in our community and because they go to bat for consumers who have complaints about companies they have done business ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist