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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

    Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Jesus Came Only He Could

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Dec 15, 2012
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    To let us see the true necessity of Jesus being the only one who could come and save mankind.

    Why Jesus Came, Only He Could Sunday, Morning 12-16-12 Text: Luke 2:11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Intro: Christmas is almost upon us, only 9 days away from the day we as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
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    See why going to church is healthy for you and your family.

    Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family Proverbs 4:20-23 (NKJV) My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Make Us Wait?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012
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     | 10,414 views

    A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

    A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014
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    The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

    Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why A Fruitful Life Is A Life Of Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014
     | 5,676 views

    A look at five things that John 15 tells us will be present in the life of fruitful obedience that Jesus is calling us to.

    A Full Heart: Pursuing the fruitful life that Jesus invites us to will fill our heart with great joy. - John 15:11. Some Specifics About That: 1. We have tangible proof of the existence and power of God. - John 15:5. 2. We become powerhouses of prayer. - John 15:7 – “it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Not Also Enter Into Joy? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2014
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    Joy is found in following Jesus even though we know we are sinners.

    Thursday of 21st Week in Course Evangelii Gaudium The wisdom of the world that St. Paul is putting down today is foolishness to God. Listen to the advice shows. By and large, they try to help people advance in life by making more money, or gaining more popularity, or both. But these thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013
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    There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

    Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Can't I Understand The Bible?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,304 views

    it's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do.

    It's possible for a person to know what the Bible says, but, lack understanding of what God wants them to do. I've talked to a lot of folks who say they have a difficult time understanding the Bible. There are parts of the Bible I don't understand, either. Obviously there are very difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Faith And Favoritism Cannot Co-Exist Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 24, 2014
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     | 7,848 views

    We cannot keep the faith if we show partiality.

    Mahatma Ghandi was touched by the gospel when he was young. He hoped that the gospel would free India from its Caste system. He went to a church in his neighborhood and was met at the door, dressed in his humble lower class clothes. He was met by ushers who told him that there were other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015
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     | 24,924 views

    The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

    OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015
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    How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

    Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Jesus Part 3 - Easter 2015 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 4, 2015
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    Part 3 focuses on the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah's death and resurrection.

    Why Jesus Part 3 Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-14; Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:26; Revelation 3:20 Introduction Last week I shared with you the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the prophecies pertaining to His betrayal. I then took you to the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Not You Since You Are Chosen By God Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 20, 2013
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     | 8,091 views

    As the men and women chosen by God, we stay the tests of turbulent times because we understand Roman 8:31 simply guarantees that when it is our time to return to the fight, Our God Has Us Completely Covered.

    The content of the mentioned Scripture often send us wondering about the permissive will of God. This chapter of the bible reveals that Job was suffering from his illness and apparently as with some issues of life today, his suffering not only damaged his physical body, it changed the way people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why A Crooked Jew Would Climb A Tree

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,907 views

    God can forgive the worst of sinners

    I. Hope - Zacchaeus’ desire (vs.1-4) - Illustration of Flagstaff Flooding # 1 - It has been said “Hope means hoping when things are hopeless”. - Hope is merely platitude when there is no need for hope - It is only when things are truly hopeless that hope becomes a strength. - Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist