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  • David Coe avatar

    Why Hast Thou Done This?

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    A sermon to show the foolishness of running from God.

    WHY HAST THOU DONE THIS? Jonah 1:1-3,10 A Message on "Running From God" I. THE MOTIVE 1.) Disobedience 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh.." a.) Displeasing 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah..." b.) Difficult 1:2 "cry against it for their wickedness..." II. THE MANNER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Shuler avatar

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Series

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    Leaders who fail to tithe should not be permitted to make decisions governing the body of Christ.

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Joshua 7 Robbery in any nation is a serious crime. It can result in various forms of punishment. Some people loose a hand while others spend time in prison. Stealing is also a crime in the Kingdom of God, as we shall see in our lesson today. Historically, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Believe, And Why?

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    This was the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17

    This is the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why You Need A Blood Donation Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    A study of blood atonement and why we need it

    1. Title: Why You Need a Blood Donation – first hour edition 2. Text: Hebrews 9 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., August 27, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of atonement, why it is necessary, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Why Jesus Always Ruins Halloween

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,929 views

    Jesus had power over the darkness of this world

    Intro: in the next few days evil will be glorified as good. Witches, warlocks, devils and death will be promoted as all powerful in this world. But the church isn’t suppose to tremble by the darkness, but shine in it, take authority over it, and overcome it with good. I believe Jesus always ruins ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Should I Trust The Bible Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,492 views

    Many people have misconceptions about the trustworthiness and relevance of the Bible. Evidence for the Bible’s veracity is abundant.

    Why> Series # 3 Why Should I Trust the Bible? Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: I want to thank Steve and Janet for helping us to focus on our topic for today. Our “why” for this week is “Why should I trust in the Bible?” In the text from Matthew 7 Jesus explains that anyone who listens to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Christians Need Ongoing Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 13, 2013
     | 4,828 views

    A look at some of the reasons why Christians need ongoing repentance and what that looks like in practice.

    A SMILE ON GOD'S FACE: God delights in repentance. - Jonah 3:10. - Many have an exclusive view of God as the mean headmaster or the zealous judge, but one of the things that the Bible makes clear is that God loves seeing the prodigal return home. God loves repentance. - Here God has every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Still Playing War?

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 3,872 views

    This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.

    December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple]
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Psalm 122 (UMH 845)
Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Can't There Be A Horse In Heaven?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 8, 2014
     | 2,663 views

    Why Can't There Be A Horse In Heaven?

    A preacher proclaimed from behind the pulpit that Revelation 19:11 depicting Christ on a white horse is most likely merely symbolic and not to be taken literally. The evidence provided was that this particular expositor did not believe that there are horses in Heaven. Unless the speaker can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fourth Saying From The Cross Why Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,052 views

    Each time Christ speaks its for us

    THE FOURTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS WHY Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The Master is forsaken so we can be forgiven (1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is It So Hard For Us To See?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,515 views

    How often do you find yourself in a position where you know what is right, but you don't do it... Society teaches us to seek for our own personal happiness and fulfillment, but Christianity is about service and obedience first... our fulfillment and joy c

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 2, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Sermon Title: Why Is It So Hard For Us To See? Sermon Text: Luke 12:54-59 [NASB] Introduction: Did you know that statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Lord, Why Did They Have To Die?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,933 views

    Job was a very righteous man. In fact the Bible says that he was blameless and that he feared God and stayed away from evil. A messenger shows up and gives him all kinds of bad news. Your oxen are dead. So are your sheep. Now your servants are dead.

    “Lord why did THEY have to die?” Luke 7:11-16 The time of year was Christmas and my family and I were gathering together to celebrate. We were at my mother’s home in Arkansas. My sister came in; she had her son with her. He was about to turn one. I asked where her husband and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014
     | 5,461 views

    Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Why Does Eternity Matter Now? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    To deny the reality of an eternal realm simply because we haven’t experienced it yet may be like the days of ocean travel before Columbus. They assumed they would sail off the edge of a flat world.

    Why Does Eternity Matter…Now? Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey - May 25, 2014 Intro… I can feel something beginning to happen inside my kids…yearbooks are coming out…parties… plans….summer is coming…and even though still weeks away there is a restless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,484 views

    God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

    Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational