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    Why Good Friday Is Good

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 18, 2011
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    Reasons why Good Friday is important and to be honored.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Good Friday is good because of salvation. It is the crossroads of eternity. 2. The cross was not an accident; nothing happened that didn’t fulfill the plan of God. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 3. The last words of a person before they die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christ We Serve

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 6, 2012
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    Yhe reason Christ died and rose again.

    THE CHRIST WE SERVE 1.Christ descended that we might ascend John 6: 38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. John 14: 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Atheism Illusion

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Mar 25, 2012
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    The reasons why i dont believe in atheism

    I JUST FINISHED READING RICHARD DAWKINS' BOOK THE GOD DELUSION. HE ALMOST CONVINCE ME OF ATHEISM. A DEEP QUESTION KEPT ATTACKING MY MIND: WHAT IF I HAD BEEN BELIEVING A LIE FOR 13 YEARS? ALL THAT TIME WASTED BELIEVING A LIE? BUT I CRIED OUT: PLEASE FATHER HELP ME MY MIND IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. AND HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistence Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
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    Prayer is important to the Christian. There are 5 Reasons for Delay.

    Persistence of Prayer Lu. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint 2 Saying There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why I Tithe Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
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    Shows the reasons I give tithes to the Lord.

    Title: Why I tithe Theme: Text: Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 6:19-21,33 Introduction As I prepared for this message I began to think about what I wanted to accomplish today. What main point do I want to bring across. If anything it is that I really believe in what I have said about stewardship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why I Am Thankful To God

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 21, 2007
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    Reason why I am thankful to God

    Pastor Kevin Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church For Wednesday, November 21, 2007 #1. I Am Thankful that even though I ignored and mocked God for 21 years, He still loved me and sought me. • For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lavishness Of God - Part I Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008
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    We have good reasons to praise the Lord.

    Today we’re starting a four-part series on “The Lavishness of God.” To lavish means to be extravagant; to pour out; to shower. And God throughout the pages of His Word is described as that kind of a God…one who pours out to His people; one who gives. One who displays His grace and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
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    GOODNESS IS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON

    What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because the child wants the candy more. So what really determines value? Again, we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 21, 2014
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    There are PLENTY of reasons to be thankful. Let's reflect on a few.

    INTRODUCTION • THANKSGIVING CLIP from Hyper Pixel. • SLIDE #1 • Signs You’ve Eaten Too Much at Thanksgiving: The Gravy Boat your wife set out is an actual 12’ boat. • On Friday, you set off three seismographs on your morning jog. • Pricking your finger for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prison Or Provision Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 1, 2017
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    Explaining the reason that God gives us the law

    Prison or Provision CCCAG (May 14th, 2017) Scripture- Exodus 19:3-6 US Army Smart Book Every few weeks, a new bus load of fresh teenagers roll into one of the Army’s basic training sites. The come from all over the northern hemisphere- from all states, all territories, all cultures that exist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Look Up And Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017
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    A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

    LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 19, 2012
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    There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus.

    Rest for the Stressed June 14, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: The driver of an ox wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To Church

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 18, 2012
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    This sermon will reflect on our reason for coming to church.

    Today’s sermon will be one unlike any other sermon you have heard or read here at St. Matthew’s. You will find me coming from Matthew 21:12-13 on this day. I would like for you to ask yourself this question: Why do I come to church? This very question is very important and should be answered with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Can't Help You

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 31, 2015
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    four reasons God cannot help you.

    “I Can’t Help You” November 1, 2015 Matthew 13:53-58 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sin: Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2015
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    The main reason Jesus came was to rescue rebels.

    Scripture Today is the third week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed