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  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A People Bold In Word And Deed Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    What can we learn about boldness from Acts?

    ‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a people bold in word and deed By Adrian Warnock Audio version http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm The missional community was succeeding…… Acts 4 A Church in transition A growing church now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Battle Is Over; Was It Worth It. Why Is It So Difficult For Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016
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     | 8,343 views

    Good things happens to bad people, and the Gospel tells us that, but it is not fair, but what we don’t see, is God changing us for the better, refining us to do his will. It is all there in the bible.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; This is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018
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     | 6,300 views

    A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

    THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It Can’t Save Us, Why Did God Give The Law?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 31, 2017
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    This sermon answers two big questions: 1. Why do I need the Law to make me aware of my sin? 2. Why would I want the Law to make me aware of my sin?

    A Question: “If it can’t save us, why did God give the Law?” - Romans 3:19-20. - To clarify as we begin: when Paul here speaks of the Law, he has in mind the Mosaic Law given to Israel by God. - By extension, we could make similar point about the truth of God generally. - The Law does not save ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We ‘raise Holy Hands In Prayer’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015
     | 5,352 views

    What do we do with Paul's instructions for us to "raise holy hands in prayer"? Why would he ask us to do that?

    WE'RE SUPPOSED TO DO WHAT? Paul commands us to lift holy hands in prayer. - 1 Timothy 2:8. WHY DO THAT? We can use our body’s position to focus our heart’s direction. SOME "HOLY HANDS" EXAMPLES: 1. Hands lifted skyward is an expression of surrender. 2. Hands cupped before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Peace To You / (Why Mentioned So Often In The New Testament?)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 101 ratings
     | 33,389 views

    "Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen times we hear this exact greeting or a variation in the pages of the New Testament. Why is this the favored greeting of the apostles? Updated April 2022.

    "Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen (18) times... we hear this exact greeting... or a variation of it... in the pages ...of the New Testament It is used as the opening sentence ... from our service ... of Morning Prayer: These words should be familiar: Hear God's Word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 443 views

    God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2013
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     | 15,612 views

    This is a sunrise message with a theme of why do we get up early on Easter for a sunrise service.

    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here Revelation 5:1-14 Intro: As I mediated on what God would have me say to you this morning, I would come back time and time again to the same theme. What would bring people out this early in the morning to what we call a sunrise service? What would cause people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Tell People To Stay Quiet About The Miracles?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 25, 2014
     | 10,970 views

    It's a curious thing: Jesus regularly instructed people to keep quiet about the miracle He'd done for them. This passage provides insight into why Jesus did that.

    A LINGERING QUESTION: Why did Jesus tell people to stay quiet about the miracles? - Matthew 9:31. - This is something that happens repeatedly throughout the gospels: Jesus does a miracle and then instructs the healed not to share what happened. - It’s hard to understand: wouldn’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Binion avatar

    My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Chris Binion on Mar 30, 2014
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     | 6,753 views

    Jesus words on the cross teaches us about trusting in God and our identity found in Him

    Psalm 22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent.3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.4 Our fathers trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Henderson avatar

    If God Is With Me Then Why Doesn't He Fix My Problems? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,367 views

    Before you can get your life fixed you must decide that you actually want it fixed. While this may sound oddd. Look at v. 6. “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been in that condition a long time He said to him, ‘Do you want to

    “If God is with me, then why doesn’t He fix my problems?” John 5:1-15 Jesus has now come up from the city of Cana to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate one of the religious feasts. In Jerusalem there were different gates to enter and they were used for a variety of purposes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Why We Do What We Do - Baptism In Jesus Name Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 27, 2015
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     | 16,443 views

    This sermon was done after I read "Why my English teacher decided to be baptized in Jesus name" The spirit of God impressed upon me to take it to another level. This is why we Baptize in Jesus Name. Apostolic Teaching.

    “Why We Do What We Do” Baptism in Jesus Name! By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”. Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 Why I'm A Christian & I Think You Ought To Be Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 3,900 views

    Why should I be a Christian? How long is eternity? Do Heaven and Hell really exist?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why I'm a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Did We Change The Grape Juice To Wine In The Communion Cup?

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
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     | 6,837 views

    A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion

    Why Did We Change the Grape Juice to Wine in the Communion Cup? A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion The Use of Wine in the Bible Before I speak directly about the element of wine in communion, it is necessary to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational