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My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2019

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The following sermon is going to review how both Christ and David handled silence from God in the face of anguish so that we might learn how to remain steadfast in the faith and in all circumstances.

My God, My God why Have you Forsaken me? Psalms 22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010

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This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Why We Need Elders Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God This Is My Request Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 18, 2018

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Anything you ask the Lord, He will do for you, try it

*DAY 15 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* Prayer Topic: *GOD THIS IS MY REQUEST* Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12 King James Version (KJV) 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002

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2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016

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The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

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Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Help?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 7, 2003

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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

If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001

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Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

Why Did The Eternal God Put On Human Flesh? Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008

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Jesus laid aside his glory and power and put on human flesh to save us from sin and make us holy, to destroy the dvil and free us from the fear of death, and to bcome our merciful and faithful high priest.

Why Did the Eternal God Put on Human Flesh? Hebrews 2:5-18 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Solomon, at dedication of the temple which he had built for God, asked the question: But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens cannot contain you. How much less this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 5, 2005

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A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina

When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

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When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012

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Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

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Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 14, 2001

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An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair. Part 2 of 2

"If God is Good, Why is Life so unfair" Illustration: At the San Diego Padres baseball games, between innings once in a while, they put a little puzzle on the score board. They have the outline of a baseball player and a trivia question; you try to guess who the player is. They start off by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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