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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,459 views

    Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

    “Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are You Angry?

    Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 26, 2020
     | 5,626 views

    An important factor in mental health is telling ourselves the truth about our rights so we are not angry. The story of Cain is used to introduce Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) a.k.a. Misbelief therapy

    INTRODUCTION Genesis 4:1-6 …”Why are you angry?” Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Is Saying Something Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 6,550 views

    The word does the work

    GOD IS SAYING SOMETHING John 15: 5-8 (p764) February 26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I ‘ve got these roses that are on my Island in the Middle of our Kitchen…here’s a picture of them. (show picture) Our Valentine’s banquet here at church was on the 11th…the speaker, Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Simple Answer To Some Comples Questions Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    "God is love" explains why God created us, why He puts up with our rebellion, why He continues to meet our needs, why He offers salvation from sin, and why He wants to save us eternally.

    A Simple Answer to Some Complex Questions I John 4:7-21 INTRO.: There are many questions we face in this life. Some questions are downright dumb. Give examples. Little children start life asking questions. One of their favorite questions is "Why?" The questions we will discuss this morning are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Men Are Lost

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    This is an attempt to understand why some men are lost for eternity.

    “WHY MEN ARE LOST” LUKE 15 Thesis: to come to a fuller understanding of what causes some to be lost. Introduction: 1. A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost” 2. This question was just as prominent in the days the Lord walked the earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stuart M Guthrie avatar

    Peter's Description Of The Victorious Christian Life. Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 9, 2012
     | 7,450 views

    Today we talked about living the Victorious Christian life, by showing our desire for the Attitude of Jesus, showing our desire for Gods will and showing our desire for the eternal hope.

    1 Peter 4:1-6 (Peter’s description of the victorious Christian Life) August 7, 2012 Introduction: Prayer: Well I hope that you all had a wonderful week and I hope that as we look at this passage this morning that you would be ever the better. We have been studying through 1 Peter now for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Us?

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    A sermon for a Lord’s Supper service.

    What Does It Mean To Us? Exodus 12:1-14 “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” (President George W. Bush September 14, 2001 Ground Zero) For the last six years we have paused, on a personal level and on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,552 views

    C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

    The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 20, 2012
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     | 9,414 views

    Placing God first in our lives allows us to not worry about what should be second or third.

    Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” I was saved in 1982. I was converted, changed INSTANANEOUSLY…… A short time later the Lord called me into the ministry. As I began to grow I began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Adopted By God

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    Can we be adopted by God? How? What does that even mean?

    In ancient times there was often no difference between an adopted child and a natural born one. An adopted child received all the rights and privileges of a biological child. That is the meaning in the Bible. We have a special relationship as an adopted child of God. When the Bible uses the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 281 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Law Is Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
     | 6,141 views

    The law is good because it shows me that I am not

    Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Does Easter Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 19,560 views

    Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter

    Second Sunday Easter John 20: 19-31 "Does Easter Make a Difference   A pastor tells the following in the Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of people here for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    12. Evil, A Necessary Path To Glory Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,158 views

    God will not allow this earthly experience to be wasted

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 12 – EVIL, A NECESSARY PATH TO GLORY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Must We Die? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 26, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,795 views

    God decrees the death of his Son for the death his people deserve to die.

    Scripture Introduction One way to get at the significance of the story of redemption is to observe the contrasts which God builds into Bible events. For example, as the hours wind down to the crucifixion, we see the bent of the human heart: face-to-face with an innocent man, men plot his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed