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  • David Smith avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
     | 13,225 views

    Beginning a new series on life lessons we can learn from Job. It is always better to learn the easy way rather than the hard way.

    Lessons from Job Series # 1 Why bad things happen to good people Job chapter one Introduction- We begin a new sermon series today and I am excited to see what God will do in our lives. When I put together this series, I was praying and hoping that we would learn life lessons that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Believe, But Why Do I Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Richard Berry on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 38,691 views

    Dealing with doubt and unbelief.

    I BELIEVE, BUT WHY DO I DOUBT? I’m sure that most of us would prefer to live in the mountaintops of the spiritual highs of our lives. Those times when God is moving in powerful ways, your confidence is high, you have that positive, “can-do” attitude, your relationship with God is passionate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why I Love America” (John Wayne)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2024
     | 2,039 views

    On a gloomy day in 1857, a man in New York City by the name of Jeremiah Lanthier scanned the morning newspaper as he rode to his office: He was distressed to read...

    • That the depression gripping the nation was causing fear and panic among the people. • Factories were stopping production, and thousands were unemployed. Although Jeremiah Lanthier was not a big industrialist, only a clerk, he had one important distinction. He was a man who had great faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Him! - The Why And How Of Praise And Worship!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    We all need to learn to praise the Lord in what ever circumstance we find ourselves in and understand the benefit of praising the Lord and learn how to praise Him.

    Praise Him! - The why and how of praise and worship! Thesis: We all need to learn to praise the Lord in what ever circumstance we find ourselves in and understand the benefit of praising the Lord and learn how to praise Him. Scripture Text: Luke 19:29-45: 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,965 views

    The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

    Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christ Came Into This World - Part 4

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,726 views

    Christ came into this world to save sinners.

    There is no need to speculate as to why the Son of God left heaven’s glory and in the body of humiliation dwelled among men. He came to save sinners. He came full of saving grace and truth. He came because it is not God’s will that any be lost but all repent and be saved. He came on behalf of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Can Spiritual Stuff Be So Scary? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,613 views

    Mary was "greatly troubled" by the appearance of the angel. Many are in a similar spot - "greatly troubled" by all things spiritual. What can help them take a step forward?

    “GREATLY TROUBLED”: Spiritual stuff can be scary. - Luke 1:29. - An angel shows up to speak to Mary. On the one hand, the angel is light and not wielding a sword, so there is a sense in which he shouldn’t be scary. But, of course, we don’t see angelic beings very often and I’m sure his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Still Blame Us? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    In this sermon, the apostle Paul answers whether it is fair of God to hold us accountable to him when he makes the decision regarding our eternal destiny.

    Scripture Today I’d like to continue our study in Romans 9, one of the most difficult chapters in the entire Bible. Let me say how glad I am that God has allowed me to preach these difficult truths to you. You have not resisted the clear teaching of God’s word, but you have embraced it for what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Why Do We Study The Word Of God?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    If you study the Word just for knowledge then you need to reconsider. Study to show yourself approved by learning to trust God’s Word.

    October 21, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Subject: Study Title: Why Do We Study the Word of God? There are things in this life that people tend to shy away from. One is political debate. Nobody wants to talk about politics because it always leads to heated discussion that ends up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Does God Need My Money? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    One of my favorite YouTube personalities is Joe Scott ("Answers With Joe). I like him because he is a humble man who explains the deep things in understandable ways... but he also shared that he struggled with questions that made him skeptical - such as why God "needed" our offerings.

    OPEN: “YouTube” is a site where people can post videos they’ve either made or like, and some of those videos are grouped into “channels” (like a TV channel). I have my own channel where I’ve put songs I’ve sung by myself or with the SonShine Boys. Now some of these channels are more popular than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God Is Not A “helicopter God” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,786 views

    God loves me too much to save me from all of my struggles

    Most of you are probably familiar with the term “helicopter parent”. But just in case you aren’t, this short video does a pretty good job of showing what that term means. [Show “Copter Mommy” video] Although helicopter parenting might seem harmless, it seems like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concluding Remarks: Why Are You Standing Here

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    Jesus’ concluding remarks were the promise of the Holy Spirit who would empower the Church to carry the message of Jesus great Salvation to all who would repent and believe the Gospel!

    CONCLUDING REMARKS: WHY ARE YOU STANDING HERE ACTS 1: 1-11 JUNE 12, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Rookie Trooper Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,990 views

    Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

    We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bad People Can Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2008
     | 4,777 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders who were missing the message while the tax collectors and prostitutes were hearing and responding.

    Why Bad People Can Get to Heaven Matthew 21:28-32 July 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: During my freshman year in college, I went back to my high school to visit and to play in the band for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan