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  • Johnny Small avatar

    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,548 views

    Why did Christ suffer and die on an old wooden cross?

    Why the Cross? The cross is at the center of all Christianity. It was while our Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross that our sins were forgiven. This wasn’t an easy task for Him, but He did it willingly, because He loves us and it was the will of His father. The Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022
     | 872 views

    In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

    In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Suffering Through Suffering

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    The story about the Sisters of Lazarus help us to develop a response to suffering.

    She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Growth Through Suffering

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,475 views

    God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

    You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Believe In The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 7, 2015
     | 6,153 views

    There are many people who do not believe in the virgin birth anymore because they have been distracted by a lot of things. In this message, we will look at the importance of the virgin birth that first Christmas and how we can conquer our doubts.

    WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14New International Version (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] INTRODUCTION: We will continue our mini-series on the birth of Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Today We Get To Vote!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    Today is an historic day... today we get to choose whom we will serve and how we will serve.

    Title: Today We Get to Vote! Text: Joshua 24:1-3 and 14-24 The Big Idea: Today is an historic day… today we get to vote. Today we get to choose. Introduction: On Tuesday the absentee ballots, the mail-In ballots, the early-voting ballots, and the ballots cast that day will be counted and a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Match

    Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Mar 28, 2011
     | 4,370 views

    Viewing Jesus' compassion and love for a the Samaritan Women we are invited to match that compassion and love for all people that Jesus has shown

    Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen I was looking back through some pictures of when Corey and I first began dating and chuckled at one picture we took when we went to the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha. We were goofing around and found one of those headless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Can Do It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 841 views

    Emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the Christian walk, contributing to the community, and spreading the Gospel together.

    Good morning, dear friends! It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, brimming with eagerness and anticipation for the Word of God. There’s a certain kind of joy that fills our hearts when we gather together in His name, isn’t there? It’s like a family reunion, a gathering of ...read more

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    "Where Do We Go From Here?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

    "Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,246 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,713 views

    Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

    This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 54,460 views

    There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

    5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Living In The Presence Of God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2016
     | 8,745 views

    A sermon about trusting God.

    “Living in the Presence of God” Luke 21:1-4 What is the point of this story? Jesus is sitting in the Temple opposite the place where people are putting their money in the Temple Treasury. The Temple Treasury was located in what was called “The Court of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do We Really Trust God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2018
     | 9,770 views

    Let us study trust? We trust tires, batteries, and elevators, why not try trusting God. You may want to walk on water to feed your ego, but maybe God says: TRUST MY PLAN.

    DO WE REALLY TRUST GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have been in the full pastoral ministry 37 years. I know what it means to abound, I have also learned about being abased. There have been days when I thought I heard a 747 flying over my head and I looked up to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do We Do Now?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,541 views

    A sermon following a great 4 night multi-church revival/crusade in our community where many were saved and rededicated their lives to Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: What are we going to do now? Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-20 Introduction: Wow what a great 4 nights of services we had this past week! Let me share with you that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist