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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 41,696 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Why The Wait? Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,800 views

    Jesus' return is imminent but He is patiently awaiting the fullness of those whom will be saved.

    CONTINUING THE THOUGHT. Last week we spent our time together considering the reality of Jesus’ Second Coming and Power to Judge sin and sinners especially in light of the false teachers who were denying such among the Church that Peter was writing to. The false teachers denied Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Why?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,763 views

    We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

    The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    This sermon is a recap of Jesus' identity and mission, and then explains what it means to follow him.

    Scripture The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. Let’s read Mark 8:22-38: 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    He’s That Kind Of Friend

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,829 views

    No Better Friend Than Jesus

    1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Palm Sunday? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    People were honoring Jesus Christ as they laid down their cloaks and palm branches; what are we honoring Jesus with on a daily basis?

    Today is known as Palm Sunday. Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Got questions? Got answers!! - The Word of God! Palm Sunday is described in all the 4 Gospels. The narrative in Mark 11 is abbreviated but similar to the one in Matthew. So let us read Matthew 21:1-11……. Let us note a few things ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Step Three - Surrender Or Die Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,259 views

    Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.., is how it reads but what it means is: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

    I love the smells and sounds of spring: spring rain, cut grass and people rooting for or playing one of the many spring summer sports. However, I also remember the pain of one fateful night. You see, I loved to play softball. It was always a blast but I’m competitive. On this night, I tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    What Is It ,if I Die?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,722 views

    Death of the Body, the Biblical response. A lesson on what happens to the body after death.

    What is it if I Die? What is it like to be dead? The Biblical Response. All scripture is good for instruction, the Bible says so. So lets talk about the thing that people fear most, death and the grave. Many people are so afraid of death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Why? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,404 views

    First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

    WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,614 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wendy Gravolin avatar

    What If We Still Only Had The Baptism Of John? A Series Of Anomalies.

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Jan 11, 2015
     | 3,830 views

    Exploring the anomaly of the Ephesian disciples in Acts, who 'knew not' Jesus' Baptism, imagining being left with the baptiser's legalistic, Spiritless message today compared to the superiority of knowing Jesus and becoming his Spirit filled disciples.

    What if we still only had the baptism of John: A series of anomalies. Rev'd Wendy Gravolin Jan 12th 2015. Acts 19:1-7 / Mark 1: 4-11 I came across a most fascinating anomaly this week. Did you know that according to the last census there are approximately 370 "adherents" to the Anglican faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    "If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,621 views

    Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

    “If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why It Is Important To Preach The Supremacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that 67% of Ameri

    Why it is Important to Preach the Supremacy of Christ We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Jesus Calms The Storm Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    Part 4:The Great Commission - ...Master, don’t you care that we are about to die???

    The Great Commission Part 4 – Jesus Calms the Storm Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,314 views

    On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

    First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist