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  • Roger Jennings avatar

    Why The Bible

    Contributed by Roger Jennings on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,804 views

    a sermon on why and how we should use the Bible.

    WHY THE BIBLE Have you ever wonder why we have the Bible? Or how we are suppose to us it? Well I think God knew we could not live without it. Why the Bible, well for starters it is a handbook for Christians to live by instructions if you will. Second it is a history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are They Missing?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2018
     | 9,049 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 8: 1 – 66

    1 Kings 8: 1 – 66 Why are they missing? 8 Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why The Cry?

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Apr 14, 2017
     | 10,023 views

    Good Friday Sermon on the 4th Word of Christ while on the Cross. Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

    Why The Cry? Matthew 27:46 (ASV) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The journey From Gethsemane to Golgotha is slightly less than 1 mile, took six hours to complete and is the key to over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    A brief expostion of the Lord’s Prayer as found in Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6:9-13.

    TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1-4 cf. – (Matthew 6:9-13) Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples." 2 And He said to them, When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray, Plan, Position Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,717 views

    Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.

    Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Praying For Lost Friends Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025
     | 221 views

    God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

    This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Worry?

    Contributed by Eric Carroll on Apr 3, 2014
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     | 6,737 views

    Why should we seek God, His Kingdom, His righteousness, and His provision? We seek God through His Word, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship. We seek God first, for He being our Father, is our ever-present loving provider who knows all your needs.

    You know, people fall in love, have children, celebrate birthdays, take trips and sit on the porch on summer evenings, while listening to crickets. But inevitably, and to everyone, problems do come. Relationships flounder, jobs are lost, money gets tight, kids rebel, and through it all, even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    It explores what the Bible says about worship & why we should worship God.

    TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:1-15 “Why Worship?” All across the globe this morning, people have gathered together in buildings like this one. Some arrive in formal clothes; others arrive in more casual attire. Some arrive in Lincoln Continentals; others arrive in Yugo’s or Gremlins. Some meet in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Revival

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,092 views

    This is a sermon that explains why we have a need for revival and what it is.

    Why Revival Hos. 6-2 Prayer Good morning everyone. I hope that God has blessed you this week in fact I know that He has because we are all here this morning. Next Sunday night we will be starting our revival. Some of you may be asking the question why are we having another revival. We just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Suffering? Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 1, 2025
     | 295 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Why Suffering?” 1 Peter 3:17-22 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 114,611 views

    As we study the book of Nehemiah, we’re going to learn things that will help us personally, we’ll discover principles that will guide us as we move into a time of building here at PBC, and we’ll end up understanding a critical part of Old Testament histor

    Knowing How to Pray I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a year since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ­ all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought the house down. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,987 views

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Pray For A Nation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 50,804 views

    Let me give you my proposition right at the beginning: “God’s people following God’s plan receive God’s promises.” When we do what God says we will enjoy His promises. We are blessed when we do things God’s way. Let’s explore together about what the Bib

    How to Pray for a Nation Happy Independence Day! You are part of the faithful remnant that has remained behind this holiday weekend. As we focus on our nation this morning, it’s good to be an American, isn’t it? • Only in America…do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Right Things Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,757 views

    In the light of the Lord’s impending return, we’re to pray that our faith will grow and that our love will increase. Since those who don’t know God will be punished when Christ appears, we must avoid mediocre spirituality and apathetic prayers.

    Praying for the Right Things One of my favorite commercials is for a cell phone company in which cellular static has caused some confusion between a married couple. The wife had just asked her husband to bring home “a movie, something old.” The husband however, thought she said, “Bring home a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist