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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Why God’s Word Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
     | 6,847 views

    Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

    Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demas, Why Did You Quit

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2013
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    Demas made a tragic mistake and abandoned Paul on the field. Why? This sermon speculates several reasons he may have quit and how he could have addressed them before they developed to a crisis point in his life.

    Demas, Why Did You Quit? Chuck Sligh January 20, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Philemon INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul was a team player. You never read of JUST Paul on his trips to establish churches throughout the Roman Empire. It’s always Paul and somebody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross: Why Did Jesus Die? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,901 views

    In this lesson we learn about the significance of the cross as well as various reactions to the cross.

    Scripture Today is the fourth 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. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do We Have Communion?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2024
     | 1,965 views

    It's a communion message addressing thew question, "Why DSo We Have Communion?"

    Communion Sermon - Read 1 Corinthians 11:24-34 Why do we have communion and why do we have it so often? There is nothing in the Bible that tells us how often we are to serve communion, or the Lord’s Supper. Many believe that in the first century, they served the Lord’;s Supper every time they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Listen To You? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2023
     | 1,541 views

    Why should we listen to Jesus?

    CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Why Should We Listen to You? LUKE 20:1-8 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Why are you our professor? (p) Several years ago, I was teaching at Florida Christian College on the first day of class and I introduced myself a little and went over the syllabus and went over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reactions Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020
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    True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

    Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Influence Of Prayer In Your Ministry Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Dec 23, 2024
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    You are one of the army of special breed prayer force that the Holy Spirit wants to train, transform and unleash for the Unstoppable manifestation of God's Power in such a time as this.

    Prayer is the most powerful form of energy we can generate! The energy of Prayer is where every other energy flows and derive their strength. In the last days, the Prophetic return of our Lord Jesus Christ will be preceded by greater reawakening of prayer movement. Just as it has been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Be Careful When You Plan Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2017
     | 9,712 views

    Be Careful When You Plan Ahead – James chapter 4 verses 13-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Faith in the future is uncertain (vs 13). • Our view of the future is blind (vs 14) • Trusting God with the future is wisdom (vs 15) • Boasting about the future is arrogant (vs 16) • Doing good in the present is required (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man was given the job of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Accents Of Prayer

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2013
     | 3,460 views

    Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish.

    Title: The Accents of Prayer Text: I Timothy 2:1-7 Thesis: Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish. Introduction I am not an expert in linguistics but I can tell if someone has an accent and I can often guess where a person is from based on that accent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
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     | 10,353 views

    A message about one of the last phrases spoken by Christ; "Why have you forsaken me?"

    Why Have You Forsaken Me Series: The Last Words of Christ Brad Bailey – February 24th, 2008 Last words can often hold special significance. We can think of the last words spoken at the end of any conversation. They tend to define what lies between the two parties. The last words between a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,716 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 8, 2017
     | 8,759 views

    Does the Lord hear all prayers? To whom should we pray? Why do we pray? Prayer is necessary for an interactive life with God. We cannot compartmentalize our lives into God-time and our-time.

    Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6:5-15 so you can follow along. What is prayer? Communication with God Worship Thanksgiving Requests Spiritual understanding Needs Worship (again) (Congregational reading of the Lord’s Prayer on PPT from the KJV) So, let’s go ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009
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     | 1,111 views

    The Prayer of Paul

    A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual foundation. 2. You must become before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 30,078 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find Joy In The Journey Through The Lord’s Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 13, 2019
     | 4,085 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Learning to use the Lord Prayer is the best way to pray!

    Opening Video: The Lords Prayer by Jackie Evancho Sermon: Find joy in the journey through The Lord’s Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational