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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Jesus Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2015
     | 4,500 views

    This is Part 5 and concludes the series. This message focuses on how Jesus was in the beginning and why He is the only one to take us from being slaves to sons and daughters and therefor heirs.

    Why Jesus – Part 5 Because In The Beginning Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2; 26-27; John 1:1-4; Galatians 4:1-7 Introduction: This message will conclude my series on “Why Jesus.” To date I have shared with you the odds of any other man fulfilling the prophecies pertaining to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Come And Die: What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    The aim of this lesson is to recap what we have covered so far (in this series) about Jesus' identity and mission, and then to explain what Jesus demands of those who want to follow him.

    Scripture Today is the seventh and final week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. In this series of sermons we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at The Gospel of Mark. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    You Died

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2025
     | 108 views

    Paul tells us since we became believer we died the old lifestyles are dead.

    "You Died" Colossians 3:1-11 1. “You Died” 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God • When you die death is a process where the body gradually shuts down • You are unable to do the things you once did. • You can’t do certain things any longer 2. When you died ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Why The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    The Bible teaches that before we can really begin to talk about Heaven…before we can really begin to prepare for Heaven…we need to understand the Resurrection.

    The No. 1 Best Seller of books on Amazon.com in the category of Christian Living (and now made into a movie) is a book called Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back. It is the story written by the 3-year-old’s father, Todd Burpo, a Wesleyan pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,611 views

    Jesus came to be Immanuel but why?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? John 1:14 John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1) Jesus came to be Immanuel-God with us. The Word became flesh. As we discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,839 views

    Continued series on questions from my congregation

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Father Abraham Had Many Sons

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 197 views

    Jesus used a familiar Jewish story to show who the true children of Abraham are. The only bridge across the chasm of sin is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    (Father Abraham and Lazarus) If you could overhear a live conversation between heaven and hell, would you lean in? Many people read Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus as though He lowered a microphone into the afterlife to let us hear a dialogue across eternity. For centuries preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why Jesus Came Into The World

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
     | 5,114 views

    There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons -

    WHY JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD II Corinthians 8:9 INTRODUCTION: There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons - I. TO FULFILL THE LAW Matthew 5: 17 Think not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Why,why,why

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,872 views

    Sometimes things happen in our lives that we have no answer for and we ask "Why,Why,Why?" Here the prophet knows the answer but asks "Why,Why,Why, won’t you listen?"

    WHY, WHY, WHY HABAKKUK 1:1 - HABAKKUK 1:11 Introduction: The great theological questions that have transcended through the ages are not only those that are recorded in theological textbooks, and discussed in seminary. Believe me, I wish they all could be. It would be easy to prepare when such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Enters Jerusalem On A Donkey

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,825 views

    Palm Sunday - a meticiously organised operation.Why? The key lies in the ownership of the donkey

    WSMM West Walton 24-03-2012 This morning’s Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which marked the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. And we remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What If Jesus Christ Had Never Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 17, 2007
     | 4,305 views

    This message explores the drastic differences that the Earth and its people would be suffering had not Jesus Christ been born. It deals with science and other important matters too.

    What if Jesus Christ Had Never Come to Earth? Pastor Eric J. Hanson (with thanks to the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) December 23, 2007 On this Christmas Sunday, we stop and reflect on the events that brought our Lord Jesus Christ to Earth to become the Savior of all who will put their trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    Who And Why

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 405 ratings
     | 99,297 views

    Intro sermon to John’s Gospel

    Who and Why? John 1.1-5 We begin a new sermon series today from the Gospel of John. I am very excited about preaching through this wonderful book. I have wanted to preach through John for some time, and I am glad that God allowing us to take this journey together. I pray that we will learn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Soul That Sins Shall Die

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,960 views

    To show that the only thing that can save us from hell and sin and it's effects is the LORD JESUS CHRIST, one soul's responsibility is to believe in JESUS, that's the only sin that can get you to hell.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS? Yes. I'm His servant as well. John 3:18 (Amplified Bible) He who believes in Him [who clings to, trusts in, relies on Him] is not judged [he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgment; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation—he incurs no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Why People Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,566 views

    A look at those who followed Jesus and why people today still do

    Intro: I love reading the Bible in story form. Taking each story, paragraph by paragraph, and trying to put myself in the scenes. I have always loved to read the Word of God like I am actually there, to try to soak up the entire experience of every event. That may not be theologically gratifying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "Why Is Jesus The Reason For The Season?”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 46,371 views

    Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?”

    “Why is Jesus the Reason for the Season?” Hebrews 2:9 QUESTION: Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?” You probably have. But when you go out into the stores and malls you see a really different “reason for the season” People running ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational