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  • Brian Wright avatar

    Seems Right To A Man

    Contributed by Brian Wright on Oct 18, 2006
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    Seems right to a man not to pray but to have a relationhip with God you have talk to Him

    Joke: Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him. She told him... "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds flat, AND IT BETTER BE THERE." The next morning, Mark got up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Justification And The New Birth SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    Why do we believe in justification?

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our shared faith, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's grace and the potential for spiritual growth. We are here to immerse ourselves in the living waters of ...read more

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    The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,837 views

    Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

    OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Cares Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2022
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     | 10,158 views

    Why would God bother to tell us to cast all our anxieties upon Him? Why is that so important

    There was a guy named Bob Redrow who was on his first business trip to Japan. He and his colleagues were picked up by a van to be taken to their meeting, and during the ride Bob became anxious and upset by the driver. The van was zipping through the narrow streets… and all the while the driver was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Prayer For Power” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 21, 2009
     | 4,667 views

    Paul prays that we might experience the power of God to enable us to grow in Christ.

    Have you ever experienced the problem of your mind wandering as you have sought to spend time in prayer? I think we all have. As you pray for your family, you think of your home. As you think of your home, you think of your living room. As you think of your living room, you think of your T.V. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unsafe Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Why is Christmas seemingly under attack? Why would a seemingly harmless story of a baby in a manger stall elicit such anger and opposition?

    OPEN: James Martin (in an article in the devotional "The Upper Room") wrote the following: On a trip to the Holy Land, I bought a nativity set for my Sunday School. It was carved out of olive wood in Bethlehem itself, and had all the traditional figures - sheep and oxen, wise men and shepherds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,412 views

    Why Believe in an invisible God?

    How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Quit, Keep Playing

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    "Why are we doing this?"

    I started this sermon last Sunday afternoon before the elections were held and was going to share several stories about past elections and voter apathy. And do you know that the events of this past Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday has some commonality with these illustrations? The first is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Art Of Waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,902 views

    Why is self-control important?

    The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Weary Well Doers

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
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    why keep on doing right.

    1. the classes of weary well doers: a. those who are bored with worship---st. john 4:24---philippians3:3---matt. 15:8-9. b. those who are broken in their walk...col.4:17---2tim.4:17 c. those who are bruised in their work.---2corin.11:23-30. d. those who are blind to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 44,083 views

    Why our joy is unspeakable.

    Joy Unspeakable! 1 Peter 1:3-8 Introduction: The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 26,219 views

    The "who" "what" and "why" of thanksgiving.

    Thanksgiving Colossian 1:12-17 Intro. -I have heard that there is now a movement to change Thanksgiving Day from a day of giving thanks to a day of mourning. -We should not be surprised as we live in ageneration of ungrateful people. Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ye Also Ready!

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,466 views

    Why is the Armour of GOD needed?

    Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard of Satan and his demons. They do not know that they need to be ready of an attack and be able to defend themselves. Satan is a very powerful being. We alone cannot protect ourselves from Satan. Without Christ we are going to be easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Impressions Really Matter Part Two

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Why first impressions matter

    God’s Glorious Church First Impressions Really Matter Part Two 1 Corinthians 10:31 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the apostle Paul told the church at Corinth, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Baptism Celebration

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Why is baptism so important?

    I. The Basis for Baptism is the Authority of Jesus A. “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist