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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Baptism? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
     | 3,702 views

    Why You Must Be Baptized

    A. Introduction 1. Word means to dip or immerse. 2. No arguments in the Bible about mode or motivational sermons to be baptized. 3. Most abused because most visible. B. What is baptism? 1. Proper candidate – repentant sinner. 2. Proper mode – immerse in water. 3. Proper symbol - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 126,907 views

    A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites?

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    An adaptation to a sermon I found a while back.

    Why are there So Many Hypocrites? Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Brian Bill 3-26-2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 23:27-28 “27 Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Why Is Holiness Dying Out?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    The call to holiness is still being answered, but oftentimes at the expense of "The Great Commission" Seeking Jesus is for everyone and all the time.

    Sermon Title: Why is Holiness Dying Out? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 23, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As I was driving back from the hospital the other morning, I was reflecting and praying about the sad state that our ...read more

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    Why I Am On Mission Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2020
     | 3,678 views

    A sermon, heavily edited from the Sermon Central Series, about the reason we live our lives on mission for Jesus

    Why am I on Mission? Made for Mission: Week 5 February 23rd, 2020 Scripture: John 13:1-17 Good morning. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve stood up here to bring the word. We’re in week five of our Made for Mission Series. To catch us up- We started out by saying “We are all called.” Calling is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,918 views

    if we’re going to be a biblical community, a community that’s different, then we have to take seriously the command Jesus gave us to make disciples.

    Intro: I’m a huge baseball fan. It doesn’t matter who’s playing on TV, I can pretty much watch the game. Now I do enjoy watching the Braves more than anyone but one of the best World Series games I’ve ever seen was between the Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Decide Not To Pray?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    But why people decide not to pray? There are some reasons: 1. Prayer Takes Time and Effort, 2. Prayer Needs a Reason, 3. Prayer Requires Passion, and, 4. Prayer Demands Faith

    Why People Decide Not to Pray? (Luke 18:1-8) Introduction ILLUSTRATION. During the lunch our, the president of a large factory wanted to talk to his company’s manger about an urgent matter, but the manager’s secretary said, “He can not be disturbed for he is in conference—as he is everyday at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do The Wicked Prosper?

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,424 views

    Many people ask the question, "Why is life unfair?" The Psalmist in the 73 Psalm, feels the same way. How do we answer this question?

    Why Do The Wicked Prosper? Life is unfair. There are so many things about life that don’t make sense. I had a great childhood. My father was a police officer here in Nashville. My mother was a CPA in Green Hills. We lived in what the time seemed like a mansion. Now looking back I realize it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should They Hate Us?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,173 views

    Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

    OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,920 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Goliath Did Not Attack

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    THIS SERMON TELLS WHY GOLIATH DID NOT RUN TO KILL DAVID.

    WHY DIDN’T GOLIATH ATTACK? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Intro: Go over the story. The two armies had set up camp, one on the one side of the hill at Shochoh. Shochoh belonged to the Children of Israel (The enemy was in their land just like Satan) Vs1 Goliath had a 1).Helmet of brass,2) Coat of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,758 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Take The Revelation Seriously? Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 4,715 views

    The Revelation was never intended to be take literally. Now, before you get angry with me, let me tell you that I do take the Revelation seriously and I do take it literally. This book is of vital importance.

    I. Introduction A. Under the Romans 1. At the time of the Greek Empire, the Jews asked Rome for help a. The reason was that the Greek King had persecuted the Jews, desecrated the temple, and murdered faithful followers of Jehovah. b. The Romans were their liberators, at first c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Place To Be

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,329 views

    Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

    Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Theology Of Change Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    Is there a theology of change in scripture? Does God change? In this message there is a discussion of scriptures view of change and why we must change.

    A theology of change… Acts 11: 1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, "You went into the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal