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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Why Keep Vows?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,763 views

    The Value of Making Vows

    The Value of Making Vows "I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people" (Ps. 116:14). Hippocratic Oath One of the oldest binding documents in history, the Oath written by Hippocrates is still held sacred by physicians: to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Worship God?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    Could anyone worship God? How could YOU really worship Him?

    “Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: `Worship the Lord your God, and serve him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A New Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

    An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Jonah In The Bible?

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    A look at the story of Jonah from three different viewpoints: Personal, Christological, and God’s

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s OT lesson is a portion of the writings of the prophet Jonah in the book attributed to him. If you go through all the pericopes listed in our hymnal, you’ll find that this is the only Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why House Church?

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 12,581 views

    Priscilla and Aquila are not unknown figures in the NT. They are heroes of the first century church. Their house church was not a substandard church, but a church that was everything that God intended in the New Testament church.

    Scripture Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Why am I talking about house churches? Because I think all believers should start churches that meet in homes. You may ask if I understand who are the people that I am talking to. We are nursing students and medical staff you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Came

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    His coming was the plan of God, the proof of His love and the provision for our salvation.

    I encourage you to watch The Nativity Story with your family or friends. Then, after the movie, you can share the good news of salvation to them. Again, God gave us an open door to share the Gospel at Hollywood ’s expense! Let me share with you the real score behind the nativity. Romans 5:6-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    As we examine Acts 2:42-47, we notice that we exist for five purposes.

    Scripture The Romans celebrated January 1st as a general holiday. Sacrifices were made to the two-faced god, Janus, who was able to look both ways at once. Janus symbolized change and transition, such as the progression of the past to the future. January 1st was a holiday on which gifts and visits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Why Are We Here?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    Gives five reasons God has us here.

    “What in the World Are We Here For?” January 22, 2007 “The author: Solomon of Jerusalem, King David’s son, "The Preacher." In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile. For what does a man get for all his hard work? Generations come and go, but it makes no difference. The sun rises ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Jesus Came

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2006
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,458 views

    1- Jesus sought and John baptized 2- Jesus submitted and God spoke

    INTRO.- Ways you know you’re from Arkansas: - "Vacation" means driving to Hot Springs or maybe even Branson. - Up North to you means Missouri. - You know several people who have hit a deer. - Your school classes were canceled because of cold. - Your school classes were canceled because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Study Prophecy

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 3, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    The necessity of studying the future events of God’s word as it pertains to the world of today.

    Words like the “Rapture,” the “Tribulation,” and “Judgment” are used daily in our Christian conversation, church meetings and in the media without consequence or understanding. What do these words mean? How do we understand their purpose? And how does it affect Me? In a day in which Israel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Palm Sunday?

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 27, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,780 views

    Palm Sunday defines Jesus’ purpose and how His purpose impacts our lives today.

    John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday~April 9, 2006 WHY PALM SUNDAY? Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Is He The Greatest?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,303 views

    Why John the Baptist was considered by Jesus Christ as the greatest among all men?

    1stBBC Why is he the greatest? Mat 11:7-11 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Christians Hated?

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,203 views

    With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

    One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Why Jesus Came Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    The good news is that there is a cure from this deadliest of plagues that has infected the entire human race. These verses speak of our Lord’s first coming into the world. Why did God send his Son into the world?

    WHY JESUS CAME 1 John 3:4-10 Throughout history, the world has been affected by plagues. Of course, we are reminded of the plagues in the book of Exodus. One of the deadliest plagues in history took place in the years 1348 -1350. This plague was known as the Black Death and killed one-half the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist