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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Why Remember Communion?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

    Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Can We Rejoice? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,474 views

    Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

    Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

    The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Did The "Sinners" Love Hanging Out With Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    It's a fact worth pondering: the tax collectors and sinners LIKED being with Jesus. That's not usually how the lost feel around us. What did Jesus have that we don't?

    AN IMPORTANT FACT: The tax collectors and “sinners” liked hanging out with Jesus. - Matthew 9:10. - It’s easy to rush past verse 10 and get to the rest of this story, but it’s worth settling for a moment here and thinking about its implications. The tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life.

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life. John wrote of Jesus, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godo - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20).

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20). The Lord asserted that what we sow will proportionately be credited to our account in its quantity and quality. Sowing involves what we give out in terms of our faith, obedience, and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Urged Everyone To Live By The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it.

    1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31) We are always guaranteed a blessing when we choose to give goodness instead of refusing to love until we have been loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Afraid

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023
     | 2,218 views

    This message is about fear, asking the question "Why are we so afraid?" Fear is one of the drivers of hate so what we are seeing is exactly what Jesus prophesied would happen in these last days.

    Why Are We Afraid? Scriptures: Second Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; First John 4:18 The title of my message this morning is “Why Are We Afraid?” This past week a man was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a young woman who was in a car that mistakenly pulled into his driveway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter Denies Jesus Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025
     | 136 views

    Why Peter fell.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. 31). 2. Peter impulsively compares self to others. “Though all men shall be offended . . . yet will I never” (v. 33). 3. Peter impulsively boasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2021
     | 3,576 views

    1. Jesus came to fulfill God's promises to the Jews (vs. 8). 2. Jesus came so that all people could glorify God (vs. 8-11). 3. Jesus came to give us godly hope (vs. 12-13).

    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down to Earth The Book of Romans Romans 15:8-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that in Romans 1-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to give us a full explanation of the gospel. There Paul spelled out the truth about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Three Important Reasons Why Jesus Came To This World

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024
     | 893 views

    1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE

    THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE THE MESSAGE THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD 1. SALVATION The Lord Jesus came into this world for our salvation. God loves us so much that He gave his only Son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man’s Privilege And Duty In The Garden. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 9, 2018
     | 8,414 views

    Man was made outside of the garden; because it says here that after God had formed him, he “put him into the garden:” he was made from the common dust that accumulated upon the ground, not of paradise-dust.

    July 5, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.2: Man’s Privilege and Duty in the Garden. Gen. 2.15-17. (KJV) 15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Taught People To Avoid Sins Of Ignorance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,031 views

    Jesus knew that ignorance of the truth is no excuse for sinning. The Lord said to the Pharisees, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God." (Ten points)

    Why Jesus Taught People to Avoid Sins of Ignorance (Matt 22:29-31) Illustration: always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. . --2 Timothy 3:7 When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae--"Truth for Christ and the Church." Its crest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calling Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,460 views

    Why did the four fishermen follow Jesus? They desired things to be made right in the kingdom of God, and they wanted their lives to count. How is God calling us? The time to respond is NOW.

    JESUS CALLING—Mark 1:14-20 ***Have you heard this riddle? “A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man with a menacing look. The man says, ‘Thank you,’ and walks out. What is going on?” It all makes sense, when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul's Cry For Trust In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,296 views

    Why would we place our faith and trust in the human elements of this world if we had Christ as our Savior? Paul asks the same question of the Colossian believers!

    Colossians 2:16-23 [NLT] January 16, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues his teaching against the heresy: So far we have seen how Paul has greatly encouraged the fellowship in Colossae AND has given a great picture of just who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist