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Why I Am An Optimist

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 5,651 views

1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Why Should I Be Thankful

Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 25, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 6,941 views

A one-shot sermon dealing with the question of why we should be thankful in the bad times of life.

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to see what the casue ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 14,490 views

As we Celebrate Christmas... Let’s not go through the season without celebrating Christ and all He has done for us

Text: Luke 1:26-37 This morning We will begin a four week Christmas Journey as we unwrap some Truths about Why Did Jesus Come? Why Did Jesus Come, and I will unwrap four different reasons that Jesus came to us and what that means for us as we prepare to celebrate His coming. Are you getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Why We Praise Him

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 31,726 views

This sermon is designed to rekindle our passion of praise by focusing on the what and why of praise.

One of the things that distinguishes the people of God from all others is praise. We who have been born again, filled and baptized with the Spirit posses a burning and blazing desire to praise the Lord. Praise is an instinctive behavior for the true child of God; the true child of God has a severe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach Money

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 4,086 views

In this message I explain to our church why I am compelled to preach about money from time to time.

2 Timothy 4:2 Why I Preach Money Introduction After a long, dry sermon, a pastor announced that he wished to meet with the church board following the close of the service. The first man to arrive was a stranger. "You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting of the board," said the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 7,598 views

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 29, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 3,066 views

I am a Christian because of the mysterious movement of the spirit of God in my life, the encouragement and teaching of my parents and my response to the void that only conscious discipleship of Christ could fill. This only begins the story!

Why I am A Christian The picture on the front of the pew bulletin sums up the journey before us. There is the central image of the cross with several symbols of holy Week. The palms are for the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem as the King riding on a colt rather than in a chariot. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Anglican

Why God's Word Is Great

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 4,966 views

A Message on the Trustworthiness of God’s Word

WHY GOD’S WORD IS GREAT Hebrews 4:12 I. GREAT BECAUSE OF ITS SOURCE (2 Timothy 3:16). A. The Bible is God’s written word to us. God spoke to the faithful who diligently recorded his Word. B. Some have denied the truth of God’s Word, but is has continued to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 11,803 views

Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3, Psalm 73:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Have Fathers

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,113 views

We have fathers because God made it so “in the beginning.”

I intended last week to launch our summer sermon series, “God, I have a question,” but the Holy Spirit so moved us through Pat’s moving testimony and singing that there was nothing more that could have been said after those moments of heart felt honesty and thankfulness to God for both His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Why I Love Dad!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,473 views

I love Dad because he has taught us what to do and what not to do.

Sermon: Why I love Dad? Introduction: The Story of Father’s Day: from Father’s Day on the net Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father’s day" was first proposed there were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Suffer? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 6,571 views

1st in a 3 part series that gives us significant answers to life through intimate encounters with Jesus.

WHY DO I SUFFER? Luke 8:40-46 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: The 5th grade Bible School class was reading about the tremendous crowds that followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. “Why do you think so many people wanted to be around Jesus?” the teacher asked. One boys hand shot up- “Because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Jezebel Went To Hell

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 21, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 17,920 views

Jezebel was a woman who did many wicked things but what scripture tells us is that it is not what Jezebel did that sent her to hell. It is what she did not do and that is repent and accept Christ.

Note to speaker: The story of Jezebel is one right out of Hollywood. Her sins captivate the audience as well as her gory demise. Jezebel was a woman who did many wicked things but what scripture tells us is that it is not what Jezebel did that sent her to hell. It is what she did not do and that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did The Cheering Stop?

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Mar 19, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 15,116 views

A historical look an the first Palm Sunday and how crowds, then and now, haven’t changed.

Why Did the Cheering Stop? First Preached at Allen Park Baptist Church 3/20/2005 Scripture:Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is Jesus The Reason For The Season?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 46,693 views

Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?”

“Why is Jesus the Reason for the Season?” Hebrews 2:9 QUESTION: Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?” You probably have. But when you go out into the stores and malls you see a really different “reason for the season” People running ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:9-23, Hebrews 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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