Why?
Topical SermonsTopical Sermons Power Point Show
Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-11
WHY?
Intro.
1. “Why did you seek me?” (Lk. 2:49) “What did you go out to see?” (Matt. 11:7-8); the question “why?” gets to motive, reason, purpose.
2. Why did you seek Jesus? Why did you become a Christian? Why are you here today? Why does it matter?
I. WHY ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
A. Because you Believe Jesus is the Son of God? Jno. 20:30-31
B. Because You know how Valuable your Soul is? Matt. 16:24-27
-Causes self-denial, burden-bearing & following Jesus; Prepared.
C. Because you wanted to be Saved from your Sin? Acts 16:30-34
D. To Please Someone Else? Gal. 6:4-5; 2 Cor. 5:10
E. To Avoid Hell? (“fire insurance”) 1 Jno. 3:17-19
F. To Live for Heaven? Phil. 3:13-14; 3:20-21--4:1 (Heb. 11:13-16)
II. WHY ARE YOU HERE TODAY?
A. Out of Curiosity? Matt. 11:7-8; Jno. 18:34; Acts 17:18-21
1. Brought an opportunity to teach (17:18).
2. Few are led to faith by curiosity, Acts 17:32-34; Jno. 1:45-49.
B. Searching for “Something Better” in your Life? (cf. Matt. 9:36)
1. Meaning of/for your life? Eccl. 12:13-14 (Matt. 11:28-30)
2. A “church home?” Acts 2:41-47
3. Peace? Jno. 14:27 (Acts 10:36, 42-43, 48) – Believe & obey Jesus, Col. 2:12-17
4. An answer to the problem of sin? Acts 2:36-41
5. What is truth? Jno. 18:38, 37; 17:17 (Psa. 119:142, 151)
C. Because you had to (made to) come? Lk. 14:15-24 (“Bed Springs c of C”)
1. Nobody can make you believe, Acts 26:28-29.
2. Nobody can make you obey from the heart, Acts 24:24-25.
3. Choose whom you will serve! Josh. 24:15 (Heb. 3:7-13)
D. Because you want to…
1. Worship God, Jno. 4:23-24 (Psa. 122:1); Acts 2:42; 20:7.
2. Hear the word of God, Acts 10:32-33 (1 Tim. 4:6, 16).
3. Encourage your brethren, Heb. 10:24-25.
4. Grow in Christ, 1 Cor. 14:26 (5, 12); 1 Pet. 2:1-3.
5. Have a genuine faith & sincere love, Jas. 4:17; 1:21-27; 1 Pet. 1:22.
III. WHY DOES IT MATTER?
A. Because God is Real. (Exo. 5:2; Jno. 1:18)
-His power, knowledge, love, mercy & justice are real, Rom. 1:20; 11:22; Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:8; 1 Jno. 4:10-11.
B. Because Jesus Died for you, Rom. 5:6-11.
C. Because Jesus Lives, 1 Cor. 15:12-20, 29-34.
D. Because You Matter to God & to Others, Matt. 10:31 (Lk. 19:10); (cf. local church, 1 Cor. 12:14-27).
Conclusion
1. There are no “worthless” souls – God loves every one.
2. Sin destroys souls – Jesus saves souls: will He save you? (Acts 2:40-41)
3. Thankful souls fear & follow Jesus, Lk. 17:13-19.
From Bible Answers, https://www.bibleanswer.com/topical-sermons/why. Permission is granted to use the Bible study and teaching material found on this website to the glory of God and the spread of His gospel. We request that proper citation and/or hyperlinks are included when republishing material from website.
