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  • Guy Caley avatar

    Why Couldn't We? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,777 views

    Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

    Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanking God In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,444 views

    1) A Communal Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:1), 2) A Careful Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:2-5), 3) A Contemplative Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:6-8), and finally 4) A Certain Thanksgiving (Psalm 57:9-10).

    There are a lot of reasons why it seems odd to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Not only does it seem that we just finished summer, but also in regards to what is going on in our world. We have witnessed tropical storms, earthquakes, terrorist acts and so many instances of suffering. For those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are There Multiple Variations Of God's Will?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 27, 2022
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    Human beings have tried to answer the reason 'why' God seemingly allows bad things to happen

    Thanks to Adam and Eve, human life is full of struggles, sorrow, tragedy, and toil. It is tough to reconcile them with a God who is love, saves by His grace, and sustains with His mercy. Good and bad things happen to good and bad people - that is for sure. Human beings have tried to answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    Oh my Lord, if the Lord be with us, WHY then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of...?" As we reflect upon why bad things happen, I want to make some observations.

    WHY? "Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of...?" Judges 6:13 "WHY?" Have you ever asked that question? Of course you have. In fact many of us have been asking that question during the past few days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
     | 8,114 views

    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2010
     | 2,946 views

    Looking at Mary and Judas as disciples of Jesus.

    John 12: 1 – 8 / Why? Intro: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what I did for love, what I did for love. Look my eyes are dry. The gift was ours to borrow. It’s as if we always knew, and I con’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rest Less Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 3,214 views

    Why are we granting God silence? Why are we allowing God the opportunity to rest?

    Rest Less I. Introduction We are a people who struggle to get enough rest. In fact, the average American gets 6.8 hours of sleep at night, down more than an hour from 1942. To many in the medical field this is troubling because medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019
     | 4,372 views

    Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Ministry Teams And Serving Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,410 views

    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

    [SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lost Time

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2011
     | 3,274 views

    We loose a lot of time we could be working forour Lord.

    LOST TIME Luke 15 11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2024
     | 1,073 views

    A look into the fall and the need for the redemption of humanity. Why we have God's word.

    So why the Bible? Series Deep Dive. The purpose of the Bible is to encourage all of humanity to have a right relationship with God and one another. The writing of Bible was inspired by God to inform us of the need for repentance and redemption. God wants us to be justified to be in close ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Questions That Must Be Answered

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,735 views

    If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

    Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 2 - But Why Gardening? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    No sooner is he breathing and looking around and he is given a PURPOSE. In fact even before he is created from the dust of the ground God already gave him a purpose.

    1/01/11 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Spirit, Creation, Genesis 2, Breath of Life, Creation of man, Life | report Genesis 2 - BUT WHY GARDENING? There’s an ugly looking weed that persists in growing in our garden and we are enemies. It has thorns. I have weed killer with a trigger that spurts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Works All Things For Good Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 9,465 views

    CALL TO SEE GOD'S HAND BRINGING GOOD OUT OF EVERY LIFE SITUATION

    Romans 8:18-28 – God Works All Things 18. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20. For the creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Willem Hartley avatar

    Grow Up

    Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

    Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God