Sermon Central
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Why?
Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Why Baptism?
Contributed on May 29, 2007
A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.
Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, ...read more
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2. Why Communion?
Contributed on May 29, 2007
A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.
A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more
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3. Why Prayer?
Contributed on May 29, 2007
A sermon looking at why we pray.
A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more
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4. Why Worship?
Contributed on May 29, 2007
A sermon examining why we worship.
Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more