Sermons on Why:

God Can Even Use Governments Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd of series based on Galatians 4:4 - why Jesus came when He did. This one shows the time was right POLITICALLY - God used the Roman system. God is the Way-Maker!

Acts 14:26-27 – God Can Even Use Governments A young African boy listened intently as the missionary teacher explained why Christians give presents to each other on Christmas Day: “Because it’s an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus and our love for one another”. When Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Things The Hard Way

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Feb 25, 2002

God had Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt - but he did it the hard way - by hardening Pharoah’s heart. Why is it that sometimes God makes us go through things the hard way?

This week I’ve been reading in the book of Exodus. And in my reading, I noticed something strange: · First, God commanded Moses to go to Egypt, where he had fled from years before, and to go and risk his life confronting the Pharoah. · Then God turns around and says, in effect, “Oh, by the way, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003

This sermon was preached as our charter service and I have preched it every year since to remind us why we’re a church. It can easily be preached to any church as a sermon on the purpose of the church.

NEW HOPE’S CHARTER MEMBERSHIP SERVICE JUNE 4, 2000 TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are here to charter our church’s membership. We have been called to build a church in this community upon the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ! God has called us to do a great work. We are doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Examining Christmas Traditions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

This is an informal Wednesday Night Bible Study, examining why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, what year Jesus was really born, what the Inn was like, and who the Wise Men were.

“Examining Christmas Traditions” (A Wednesday Night Bible Study) INTRODUCTION: TONIGHT, I want us to informally take a closer look at just a few of the Christmas traditions. I. WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? A. The Year Throughout history, calendars have been dated according to important historical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is "Sex" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 18, 2007

Why can’t we talk about sex in the context of Christian marriage? Does sex belong to the world or to God? Where does our sexuality come from and when are desires a good thing?

IS “SEX” A DIRTY WORD? Some time ago I watched a movie called “Arabesque” in which Gregory Peck plays a stodgy professor of hieroglyphics. He is explaining the various symbols on a chart and how to interpret them. The lecture is dry and anything but captivating. In fact a young man is nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Jacob: Finding Your Way Back Home

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 4, 2007

Why is it that makes it difficult to find our way back home? Because: 1. The rebellion of the human heart. 2. We don’t know the way. 3. We have to decide what is important.

CNN’s website featured an article about Frank Warren, editor of the book The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book. After a troubling period in his own life, he handed out 3000 self-addressed stamped postcards to people on the street, asking them to anonymously mail him their secrets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Methodist

The Present Of Our Tithes And Offerings Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2006

This sermom, originally prepared for the Christmas Season, but easily adaptable for other times, deals with the issue of Tithes and Offerings, looking at What they are, Why God wants us to give them, and What we are to give.

The Presents of Christmas The Present of Our Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 INTRODUCTION: Everybody likes presents under the Christmas tree. We all gather around and wait eagerly, with quiet or not so quiet anticipation, the “opening of the presents”. Now in some houses there is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Comes Down

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

Why is there no revival today in North America? We cannot say that there is no revival because of the disunity of God’s people. We cannot say that there is no revival because we have not been evangelistic enough today.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHEN GOD COMES DOWN By James O. Davis (Isaiah 64) Introduction Why is there no revival today in North America? We cannot say that there is no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006

Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphant Church – Triumphing Over Trials

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

The church of Jesus Christ is a triumphant church. That is why Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will built my church and the gates of hell will not prevailed against it.” The church of Christ is to be a church triumphant over trials.

Title: The Triumphant Church – Triumphing over Trials Text: James 1: 1-12 Introduction The Apostle James wrote the letter to Christians that were scattered because of persecution. The Christians were going through difficult times and Apostle James wrote this letter as an encouragement to them so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation - Plain And Simple

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2006

Past Guilt, Present Grace, & Future Glory. Answers questions--Who Saves? When? Why? How? and Where does that leave us? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Salvation: Plain and Simple ["But God..."] Eph. 2:1-7 v. 1-3 Past Guilt 4-6 Present Grace 7 Future Glory H.A. Ironside followed R.A. Torrey as pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago. One day he rode a passenger train/gypsy woman sat down beside him, and said, sir, if you cross my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6, Luke 22:31

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Boast Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

If we're going to have the kind of relationship with one another that God wants us to have, then we need to understand why Paul says, "Love does not boast, it is not proud."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. As most of you realize, & you husbands should remember, this Saturday is a very special day. It is Valentine's Day, & we are in the midst of a series of sermons from 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Be Filled Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001

How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.

I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13, Matthew 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

7 Reasons To Go To Church

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001

This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Pentecostal