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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Why, O God, Why!

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021
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    Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

    TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Keep Asking Why PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    Encourages believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials, guided by God's Word, and to shine Christ's light in a world growing colder towards truth.

    Hello, dear friends, I am so grateful to be with you today, gathered as a family of believers, united in Christ. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to glean from His Word, and to find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, to share the same hope, and to face life's trials ...read more

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    S.o.s. - Salvation To Obedience To Sanctification (Transformation)

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2023
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    What is the core beliefs of Christ's Disciples - Salvation - Obedience - Sanctification

    1 Peter 1:1-2; John 21:15-19 Theme: Our Identity Title: Christianity’s SOS – Salvation, Obedience, Sanctification INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the Gospel of John chapter 21, we have the story of Jesus and Peter engaging in this deep conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why The Law? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
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    Message 7 in our Galatians series exploring the purpose of the law.

    Chico Alliance Church “Why the Law?” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
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    This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #10 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #3) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
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    This sermon speaks about how the Holy Spirit is our comforter or our helper. The Holy Spirit can heal our emotional pains.

    Transformed by the Power the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #3) Introduction: So far we have learned how the Holy Spirit works in us His work of sanctification through counseling us, congregating us, correcting us, and cleansing us. Today we will learn how the Holy Spirit comforts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Do And I Don't Do Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 12, 2013
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    We have all either heard or asked the questions: Why did you do that? What were you thinking? Paul asked himself the same questions initially gave himself the same answer that we often give: I don't know! Why DO we keep making the same mistakes in

    “I DO and I DON’T DO” Romans 7:14-25 We have all heard the question, and probably asked it far too often: “Why did you do that? What were you thinking?” A lot of times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Methodist

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 6,136 views

    This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

    Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Faithfulness? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    A chance to recognize that the fence of God’s commands regarding our sexuality are a gift for a fulfilled life

    Those guys who get on top of a Brahma bull, grab onto a rope with one hand, and nod for the other guys to open the gate – they’re nuts! It’s one thing to be on the back of that thing, hanging on for dear life and having your teeth rattled out of your skull. But after they let go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let God Do The Finger Pointing

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 7, 2023
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    If finger pointing is impolite and it is so often connected to self-centered, sinful behavior why does God do it? God does this so that when sinners see their lost condition he can point them to the cross of his Son. There forgiveness is found. There salvation and eternal life are offered.

    “Finger pointing.” What thoughts do those two words bring to your mind? For the most part they are probably negative thoughts. At a very early age we are taught not to point at people. It’s considered impolite. As we get older we experience finger pointing in many different ways. If we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009
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     | 3,764 views

    A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

    A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave The Old Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2008
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     | 6,498 views

    We must 1) Forsake our Former life, 2) Understand our Present Life and 3) Live for our Future Life

    At year end tends to be a time of extremes. Some fall into one extreme of debauchery and falling back into a lifestyle that they were redeemed from. Or the other extreme, like that of the Galatians, of falling into a type of legalism of trying to earn their favour with God. The Galatians has ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
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     | 3,222 views

    God’s plan for your happiness includes a design for even your distress.

    This evening, I want to speak with you on this topic, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” It’s important different religions answer this question in vary different ways. N. S. R. K. Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Okay To Question God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
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    God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

    1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Hanging Out And Games Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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     | 3,194 views

    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part one focuses on why we spend so much time in fellowship.

    [OLD CHRISTINE CHURCH VIDEO] -okay, so let’s just be honest, church can be a little weird at times. There are very few places you can go in the world that people do the things they do here. Where else do you get together, eat hot dogs, sing together, listen to someone, pray together, do all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist