Sermons on Why:

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003

There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do Christians Sin?

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003

This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does Revival Tarry? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 12, 2002

If you were to ask my why revival tarries, whether it be your own personal revival or a corporate church-wide or city-wide or nation-wide revival, I would say it is because we don’t want it badly enough.

Why Does Revival Tarry? Isaiah 35:3-4 Pastor Jim Luthy In the climactic final scenes of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Indy becomes desperate to reach the Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper, because his father has been shot and needs to drink from the grail to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-4, Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Who Instead Of Why Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 21, 2002

An encouragement to trust in God, no matter what the circumstances look like!

IT’S "WHO" INSTEAD OF "WHY" Exodus 5:21-6:9 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

What Christmas is all about!

ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

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 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

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

A Christmas Sermon.

ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Made You

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How God Made You is about learning about the way God made you, he made you to us you in his work

Why GOD HAS MADE YOU Psalm 139:13 & Selected Jeff Seaman You don’t have to travel too far around the world until you discover very quickly that God loves variety. He loves variety! He’s made all shapes, sizes, colors, intensities, incredible variety in our world. God has made over 300,000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Infinite Became An Infant Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 18, 2001

A school boy questioned, why he knew there was only one God: “That is all there is room for”

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Needed Revival

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

A revival is not an option, it is a must.

WHY WE NEEDED A REVIVAL II TIMOTHY 2:24-3:5 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ