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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
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     | 4,326 views

    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Bowling avatar

    My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me

    Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
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    The Fourth of the Last Seven Saying of Christ

    MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME Matt. 27: 46 Mark 15:34 As we continue on this journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we find that Jesus has asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do; He speaks to the thief, and says “This day you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Why God Made Moms Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013
     | 8,623 views

    A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

    There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Cure- Why Bother Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2022
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     | 1,419 views

    This is the 125th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#125] THE CURE- WHY BOTHER? Romans 3:1-20 Introduction: Most of us are at Church each time we have a service. Sometimes we come to Church and we’re sick. Other times we come to Church and we’re tired; and sometimes we come to Church, and we really don’t want to be here. So why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
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     | 10,817 views

    We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

    Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed (Outline) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
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     | 1,415 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    I. Introduction In today's first sermon of our series, we'll establish the groundwork by introducing you to the major actors in this cosmic drama and the primary query that runs through the whole book of Job: Why do awful things happen to good people? We will go through the first few verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,694 views

    The cross was the way God chose to be both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Christ.

    Why the Cross? Maundy Thursday 2014 Luke 22:39-46 We have just completed one of the most precious spiritual exercises which we engage in as a church body. The Seder Supper is a powerful tool for reminding us that the work of Jesus Christ is not limited to the New Testament alone. Christ is seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Sickness For God's Glory"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
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     | 6,587 views

    Suffering always precedes glory

    “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Undivided Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 21, 2023
     | 2,365 views

    The glory of God refers to the presence and greatness of God, which are so powerful that they cannot be contained or fully understood by human beings

    THE UNDIVIDED GLORY OF GOD Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 20, 2023 "For the sake of My name, I delay My wrath, and for My praise, I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off. "Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    I Am Your Savior Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
     | 4,296 views

    Why we need a Savior

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: WHY A SAVIOR? 1. People were cut off from God – in darkness. “I am the life of God, who is the light to all” (John 1:4). 2. People love sin more than goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Confusion? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2016
     | 4,674 views

    A study of Job 25: 1 – 6

    Job 25: 1 – 6 Why the Confusion? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “Dominion and fear belong to Him; He makes peace in His high places. 3 Is there any number to His armies? Upon whom does His light not rise? 4 How then can man be righteous before God? Or how can he be pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Why Behold The Lamb Of God?!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,184 views

    What is so important to us that we tend to focus on?

    “On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man who is become before me:for he was before me. And I knew him not; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, for this cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    20. David Saves Keilah (1 Samuel 23) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025
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    “Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ever whispered it in the dark night of the soul, you’re not alone—and you’re not unbiblical.

    David Saves Keilah August 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:1-17 Introduction: Why Suffering? “Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Nothing Can Be Allowed To Stand In The Way! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2023
     | 1,161 views

    Nothing could stand or be allowed to stand in the way of spreading the Christian gospel.

    Saturday of the 5th Sunday of Easter 2023 St. Paul’s mission to the Jews and the Gentiles took him several times into the Roman province of Asia, an area we now assign to Turkey. The area of Mysia, which is just south of the Sea of Marmora, has in it the city of Troas, which is close to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

    GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God