Sermons on Why:

What If? And Why Not?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon encourages the church to dream about the coming year in the life of the church and for them to examine thier individual place in those dreams.

New Year’s What If? And Why Not? Acts 4:23-35; Luke 1:37 December 29, 2002 Intro: A. Year in review—Here are 12 of the top news stories of 2002—see if these prompt your memory banks… 1. Afghanistan 2. Child abductions 3. D.C. Sniper 4. Middle East 5. Catholic Sex Scandals 6. Jimmy Carter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23-35, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

Why We Love God

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This outline focuses upon the primary reason why every Christian loves God.

Why We Love God I John 4:19 Love may be defined as “an unselfish commitment to the temporal and eternal good of another.” A husband and wife love each other by being unselfishly committed to each other’s temporal and eternal good. Parents love their children by being unselfishly committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Not In Hell Today?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

evaluation to three answeres people give to the question...why are we not in Hell today?

Why are we not in Hell today? 1/17/03 Opening statement… Why are we not in Hell today? Why are we not in Hell.? Take your Bibles this morning if you would and please turn to 2ND Thessalonians chapter 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You So Miseriable

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

A Comparison of the life of King Saul with Believers today

Why Are You So Miserable 1 Samuel 9-19 Introduction: Tonight I am going to tell you the story of a man, probably many men, maybe someone here tonight. I wanted to know why so many Christians are miserable? Let me explain, I’m not talking about sadness, or grief. Day to day ....bleck! Walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:1-30, Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Discouraged

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Tithe?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

A Biblical overview on the issue of tithing from Abraham to Paul.

“Why Should We Tithe?” Genesis 14:18-20; Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 23:23; 1 Corinthians 16:2 I. Because Abraham COMMENCED it. (Genesis 14:18-20) Hebrews 7:4, 9; Genesis 28:22 II. Because Moses COMMANDED it. (Leviticus 27:30) Deuteronomy 14:22; 2 Chronicles 31:5-6, 12; Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Leviticus 27:30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does Jesus Help?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 7, 2003

PENTECOST 3(C) - Believers learn WHY does Jesus help: He is full of mercy and God is to be glorified.

WHY DOES JESUS HELP? Luke 7:11-17 - June 29, 2003 LUKE 7:11-17 11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do You Ask? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Commit? (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things.

Why Commit? (part one) Thesis: Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things. Text: Psalm 37:1-5 1 Do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Commit? (Part 2)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should we commit our way to the Lord? Because it is the right thing to do for us and it’s good for your family and for your nation.

Why Commit? (part 2) Baby Dedication: Kathleen Rose Converse (Katie-Rose) this Dedication ceremony is all about Commitment to the way of the Lord. This is what I talked about last week in my message and what we will be exploring again today both in this ceremony and in my message. Baby ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

"Why Am I Here" Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 13, 2002

"What is my Purpose in Life?" is a question of the ages. We all ask it at some time or another. We will look at 2 passages in Genesis and one in Luke to find what GOD purposes for our lives.

The Search of a Lifetime Text: Gen 1:1 Last week – Where do I come from? This week – Why am I here? What is the purpose of Life? Many people try to answer the question Purpose of life is to get more money? Go to school so they can get a good job so they can sent their kids to school so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ