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Why Are Some Folks Annoyed At The Sound Of A Bell Dinging?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 6, 2013

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You see them every year at Christmas time. Someone who stands at the entrance of a Wal-Mart or in a Mall ringing a bell and standing like a soldier beside a big red pot and most never saying anything other than “Merry Christmas”.

Why are some folks annoyed at the sound of a bell dinging in their ear and some are not? John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.33 For the bread of God is he which cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The "Sinners" Love Hanging Out With Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2013

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It's a fact worth pondering: the tax collectors and sinners LIKED being with Jesus. That's not usually how the lost feel around us. What did Jesus have that we don't?

AN IMPORTANT FACT: The tax collectors and “sinners” liked hanging out with Jesus. - Matthew 9:10. - It’s easy to rush past verse 10 and get to the rest of this story, but it’s worth settling for a moment here and thinking about its implications. The tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 28, 2016

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Easter sermon. The great news that Jesus rose from the dead has the potential to change our plans, our outlook on life, and our hope for the future.

They’re looking for “life” on Mars. Why? I guess it would be interesting just to find out if it’s there or not. The Brits launched Beagle 2 a few years back. They’re not sure what happened with it. That would have been a sure bet. I figure, about 2 days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

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I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Don't You Do Something For A Change Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 5, 2015

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Objective and Aim: Everyone will learn how to change their lives by observing two practices that produce growth in ones life (Be Positive for a Change--Act Right for a Change).

Why Don’t You Do Something for a Change (Part Two) 1 Thess. 5:16-18 By: Pastor Dan Turpin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

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The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

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Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Reasons Why God Gave You The Anointing

Contributed by Earl Pickett on Oct 18, 2014

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There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the topic of the anointing. The confusion quickly unravels when you discover that God's purposes in the anointing was very simple. God wants to empower your life to do His will in the world.

2 Corinthians 1:21, “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God” WHAT IS THE ANOINTING? The anointing is the marking of a person or object with oil to establish that person or thing for a special purpose. In the Old Testament, objects and vessels were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Christian Church

If God Exist, Why Does He Need Me?

Contributed by Denise Davis on Aug 5, 2014

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Just like God had a plan and purpose for Jeremiah, so He does with each of us.

This was the question asked by a young woman, who said she did not believe in God. As I thought upon the question, the thought of how a husband and wife plans for their expectant child came to me. They are well aware of the corruption, crime, disease and hatred in the world that the child will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: *other

Why Do Christians Say There Is Only "One Mediator" Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014

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Some basic apologetics concerning the exclusivity of Christ.

Isn’t That Intolerant And Arrogant? How can Christians claim there is only “one mediator between God and man”? - 1 Timothy 2:5. - John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-12. - Rabbi Schmuley Boteach: “I am absolutely against any religion that says that one faith is superior to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Is Not More Tolerant Than He Used To Be

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

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Despite what some think... God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be

Why God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be This week we will continue with the “Lies About God”. This week, Lie #2 – God is More Tolerant Than He Used To Be I’m going to make this so clear, so plain, so down to earth that even a child can understand it. Point 1: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

His Purpose – Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015

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Jesus gave witness to God's love through His actions.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 13, 2015 Date Preached: March 15, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: His Purpose – Why did Jesus Come ? Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Jesus gives witness to God’s love thru His actions! ESS: We must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Verses Are Hard To Understand Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

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How to deal with difficult verses

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

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