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Why Do I Need God?

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 6,234 views

Short evangelistic message given at a target service

Why do I need God? Story – About 3 weeks ago my fiancé and I were driving down a road known as the Bee Line heading for my home church when I noticed that I had a need. I had a need for gas in my truck. But, I did not do anything about it right then. Well, this road that we were on was made to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 26,301 views

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Blind See And The Seeing Are Blind Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

based on 59 ratings

| 7,039 views

Why is it that the same Gospel both draws and repels people?

Why the Blind See and the Seeing Are Blind (John 9:1-41) 1. There are many things in life that once bore us and then they later become enjoyable and fascinating. 2. Me and my music. 3. Art. Recycling. 4. The same is true in the spiritual realm. Many of you may have thought Christianity ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

based on 105 ratings

| 10,817 views

Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Some People Will Never Be Healed

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000

based on 115 ratings

| 5,189 views

Why some people will never see the power of Jesus in there life.

Why some people will never be healed John 5:1-16 Intro: In this scripture we find a perfect example of the healing powers of the Lord. We know that God has all power to remove iniquity from the lives of sinners and make them saints. We are well aware that God is not limited mentally, as he ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 6,906 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Worship God Here

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 5,486 views

The awesomenss of God demands our worship. God restored us to our original worship position.

Why God Is Worshiped Here. Isa 40:21-25 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,285 views

A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,770 views

Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 15 ratings

| 2,843 views

Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Remember To Say The Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 23, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,302 views

Some thoughts about why we "say grace" before the meal.

Why we remember to say the blessing By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 24, 2001 Sunday School Picnic Message on Psalm 113 Intro: Gonna be having food and fun soon. We’ll say the blessing on food. But have u thought about why we say the blessing. Ps.113 is a blessing that is used by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do We Have To Forgive? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 10, 2001

based on 131 ratings

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I talk about why we are mandated to forgive others.

Why Do We Have To Forgive? Here are some warning signs that might show if you feel you are having a hard time forgiving someone: 1). You feel revenge is the ONLY solution. 2). You have thoughts of hatred towards another. 3). You would not come to their aid if they needed help. 4). Any chance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Men Still Perish?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 4,045 views

A man goes through life having one of these two experiences: he is either perishing, moving ever downward toward the grave; or he is being saved, moving ever upward toward eternal life.

Why Do Men Still Perish? Text: 1 Peter 3:9 Intro: Why has Christ not yet returned to earth? Because of God’s love for man. This passage of scripture tells us that He does not want any person to perish, not a single person. By the way, God is not slack in fulfilling His promise nor is He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

based on 107 ratings

| 14,417 views

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

based on 157 ratings

| 13,148 views

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002

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