Sermons on Why:

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004

Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

What Masks Do You Wear?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

The church is supposed to be a family. Why do we have such a hard time letting one another into our lives...we’re not that different.

What Masks Do You Wear? Hebrews 4:13 The Bible is full of religious festivals and celebrations. They’re even authorized by God to have them. And the Jewish people were very serious about following the rules of having such festivals. The Jews were given many feast days in which to recognize. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Losing The Battle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

"ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Loving God

Contributed by Mark Evans on Sep 12, 2003

Apologetic Sermon answering the question, "If God is really a Loving God…Why Does He Permit All The Evil Done In This World?

A Loving God Author: Pastor Mark Evans Text: John 3:16 Year 2001 STATISTICS: · A Woman is "Battered" every 15 seconds. · 1.3 Adult Women Are "Raped" Every Minute. · 45 Americans were Killed in "Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes" Each Day in 1994. · Approximately 6 Children Are Reported "Abused and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The Race Toward Evil - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2005

Judah had embraced wickedness in their lives... but why? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I’m going to be wicked?"

wOPEN: Why do people do “evil things?” About 7 years ago (8/31/98), Charles Colson wrote that “A generation of liberals in academia and government has accepted the view that if only the evils of society – such as poverty, unemployment and racism – were overcome, crime would disappear.” Former ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Attendance

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 25, 2005

A sermon explaining why attending every possible service is almost a mandatory thing: Not just for the church, but for ourselves, other believers, and for the community as well.

I have spent many years in many churches. Many times I sat as a member of the congregation, having the same viewpoint and expectations as most of you have. And then there were many times I saw something quite different than what you see each week. For many years, I saw the church body through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: *other

Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:5

Denomination: *other

Telegraph Or Telephone Connetion To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 25, 2005

What is your connection to God like - a telegraph or a telephone? Learn why the model of the Tabernacle is so crucial to understanding the heavenly presence of God

When Alexander Graham Bell first introduced his invention for sending speech over electric wires - it was dismissed. In fact, Bell had to lie to his financial backer by telling him that he was inventing a dual telegraph - a telegraph capable of sending and receiving Morse code at the same ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Make Me Laugh

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 12, 2006

Psalm 2 says that God laughs. What does it mean to say that God laughs? Does he laugh at us? When and why?

Everybody enjoys a good laugh. A person who does not like to laugh is indeed in the pit of depression. Laughter is an universal language. Everyone understands a laugh. It is universal because it knows no international boundaries. From the burning desert of the Sahara to the frigid wastes of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006

Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels 'to-Do' List Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 21, 2006

What were angels created for? We can learn much about why WE were created by finding the answer to this question!

The Angels ’To-Do’ List Psalm 148:2 They don’t just float on clouds all day, and they have no bows and arrows to shoot hearts with. They don’t play harps and they don’t play outfield! What’s an angel’s job? 1. To offer praise and worship to God v. 2 Hebrews 1:6 And again, when he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:2

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Power To The Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 27, 2006

A look at why so many churches/Christians lack God’s power in their lives, and how it can be restored. Suitable for revival service.

RESTORING POWER TO THE CHURCH Last night Gladys watched a college basketball game. I guess that means March madness is here. I heard this past week that these basketball playoff games are going to cost us big. According to analysts, American business will lose as much as $3 billion over this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

296 – Dozen Reasons For Compassion

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

Why care? What was Christ’s ministry about? What were the pillars of the church concerned about? What was Paul eager to do?

Illustrate Humor: Homer, a handsome dude, walks into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sits down next to this blonde at the bar and stares up at the TV. The 10:00 news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump. The blonde looks at Homer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist