Sermons on Why:

Why Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 18, 2015

This series focuses on why Jesus is the Messiah based on His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Why Jesus – Part 1 Scriptures: John 1:1; Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:35 Introduction: This week we started our Bible study on the book of John. John was one of the youngest of Jesus’ disciples. John wrote his Gospel after he wrote the book of Revelation so as he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Hated Easu

Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015

Explore how it's "fair" for a loving, non discriminating God to love one brother and hate the other.

WHY GOD HATED ESAU Romans 9:13 13  As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. This has got to be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. This verse seems to totally contradict the very nature of God. There's a book called, 'The hard sayings of Jesus' and also one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2015

Part two of this series focuses on the prophecies pertaining to Jesus last week on earth.

Why Jesus – Part 2 Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Psalm 41:9; 109:8; 118:26 Introduction My message this morning is part two of my series “Why Jesus?” When I last stood before you I told you that with five pieces of information I could mail a letter around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why So Long In Slavery? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015

Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

(Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015

Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Read The Word Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2015

We need more of God's word in our life.

WHY READ THE WORD OF GOD 2nd Timothy 3: 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Preparation For Prayer Is Important

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 6, 2015

We need to make sure we are not heading into prayer with confused, deceived, and clutter minds.

I. To clear away a deceived mind. - (Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.) - Sober means to have or show a very ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christianity Is Dying In America

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 15, 2015

4 Reason the Salt has lost it's savor in America!

So the newspapers all over the world are proclaiming the death of Christianity in America, WHY? Well here are some reasons..... 1. American's worship MONEY...not JESUS! Jesus said you cannot serve MAMMON (Money) and Him...for you will love one and HATE the other. The Church has been corrupted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Justice Is Perverted In The Philippines?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 24, 2015

To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you really serving? GOD. Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the apostles replied, We must obey God rather than men. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Should Be In Church?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

Attending church regularly is not only a command it is important

I. Because regular worship assists in building and maintaining our faith. (v.25a) - Illustration # 2 - 2Th 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, - The Greek noun (“episunagoge,”) for “being gathered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more

Why Go To Church: Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2010

Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other.

Title: Why Go to Church: Community! Text: Luke 15 Thesis: Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other. Introduction In case you think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Tithing So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2010

Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

Why Is Tithing So Important? Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a "tithe" ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist