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  • Victor Yap avatar

    One Thing I Know Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,365 views

    911, Part 2 of 7.

    ONE THING I KNOW (JOHN 9) One embarrassing game day, after giving up nine home runs in a row, Charlie Brown cried out in despair, “What can I do?!!” He complained to his catcher, “We’re getting slaughtered again, Schroeder. I don’t know what to do. Why do we have to suffer like this?” Schroeder ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Why Me!? Series

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    In every probability, each one of us would have sometimes asked the question, “Lord, Why me?” But, wait a minute. Have you ever look at the other side?With all the blessings, mercies and grace of God all around you, have you ever ask God, “Lord, Why me?”

    THEME: OUR GOD IS GOOD TOPIC: LORD, WHY ME!? TEXT: Ps. 139: 1-24; Job 23: 1-17 SPEAKER: Dixon Olu. DAVID DELIVERD: 12th December, 2004 Introduction In every probability, each one of us would have sometimes asked the question, “Lord, Why me?” Consciously or unconsciously, directly or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Don't We? (Praise)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2020
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    Complaining and fault finding can become a terrible dooming trap. Why don't we praise more? Will we allow the rocks to cry out in praise... Let us offer unto the Lord a sacrifice of PRAISE!

    WHY DON’T WE? (PRAISE) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAISE IS MUCH MORE THAN A CERTAIN SONG OR A CERMONIAL HABIT OR A COLD RITUAL. Christianity must be a daily personal relationship with a man and a Holy God. Church is much more than 4 hard walls. Praise is deeper than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,563 views

    God keeps secrets

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us from temptation; “curiosity kills the cat.” 6. To preserve their relationship. 7. Because they love us. B. GOD KEEPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Awesome Power Of God

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,613 views

    The power of God is available to those who will allow faith to work in their lives.

    Human beings are always impressed with power. A. At an Air Force base....... when there is an air show...no matter what one feels about the military and warfare...you can’t help but be impressed with the awesome power of these air machines. 1. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Worship Jesus?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 19,479 views

    This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

    March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Do We Have Communion?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2024
     | 1,895 views

    It's a communion message addressing thew question, "Why DSo We Have Communion?"

    Communion Sermon - Read 1 Corinthians 11:24-34 Why do we have communion and why do we have it so often? There is nothing in the Bible that tells us how often we are to serve communion, or the Lord’s Supper. Many believe that in the first century, they served the Lord’;s Supper every time they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Told That God’s Thoughts And Ways Are Not Ours?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 18, 2025
     | 369 views

    God's ways and thoughts are unique in relation to the thoughts and ways of man.

    God's way is unique in relation to man's way. The Gospel is God's direction. It is not man-made. There is no way that any man could have ever come up with it or at any point devise it. Paul stated, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why R U? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,384 views

    Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why?

    Why R U? Jeremiah 1:5 (NLT) (Preached By Matthew Goldberg) This is the infamous question that riddles the minds of many, many people… Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why? What is the question that people always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,482 views

    Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

    THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Don’t We Fear God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,349 views

    A look at good fear and bad fear as well as the reasons that we don't fear God anymore.

    “FEAR NOT?”: Does the Bible contradict itself on whether we are to fear? - Matthew 10:28. - There are places in the Bible where believers are instructed to “fear not.” There are also places in the Bible where it’s clear that the people should have had fear. So which is it? Are we to fear or to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 133 views

    The parables are more than storytelling devices to help people remember Jesus' teachings. The listener who pursues understanding will receive both healing and blessing, and ultimately come to know God.

    I would like to open with an illustration by Lifeway author Christine Hoover. She tells of the time her husband, Kyle, used her in a sermon illustration and spoke of her inability to perfect a pecan pie. She testifies, “That particular Sunday, I was serving in the nursery, and as parents came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,478 views

    God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

    How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did You Feel That?

    Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,368 views

    So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

    There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    Looking at who God blesses and why

    Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist