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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009
     | 3,450 views

    Introductory sermon on the uniqueness of Jesus using passages from John 1 and John 20

    That 23-second blurb opens a quirky half-hour sitcom called "Big-Bang Theory". In it four geeks work in a university and live a pretty much clueless life. In the last episode Sheldon, who does not believe in God runs away and goes home to Texas and his bible thumper mom. When she finally annoys ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Calvary?

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,427 views

    Why did Jesus die on Calvary? There are five specifics of God’s love revealed to us on Golgotha.

    And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Luke 23:33 Why Calvary? Introduction – Love, God’s Amazing The young woman was married and had two beautiful children, but one day as she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Then The Law Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,849 views

    Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-in regard to 1) Its Purpose, 2) Its Mediator, and 3)ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. For most people it just means that the Christmas buying season is in full swing. A common practice for advertisers to encourage people to buy before a particular time is to offer something with the phrase “for a limited time only”. I mentioned how it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why A Baby?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

    WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,717 views

    Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

    Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    An explanation of the Bible, why it is God’s word and the role it can play in our lives

    Why the Bible? II Timothy 3:14-17 Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where they were interviewed. One question that came up was: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” The first person said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

    Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,264 views

    Explains the purpose and meaning of communion from a Methodist theological persepctive

    Why Communion? 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Image: Nathan Hale Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. He was very well educated for his day—a Yale graduate in an era when very few went to college. He was vividly remembered and admired by his acquaintances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,391 views

    Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

    Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Methodist

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,602 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 Be Baptised?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,471 views

    Have you been baptised as a believer? Here’s what it means to be baptised.

    Why Be Baptised? Mark 1:1-8 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"--"a voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Tongues?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    Why the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important in the church today.

    January 25, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 14:18 Subject: The Pentecostal Church Title: Why Tongues? I am thrilled to see the growth in our church. I have been told by a number of people that because of our location and the decreased population base in the area that we should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Why Hope?

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    In a world of cynics why should we put our hope in God? Scripture gives us good cause to put our hope in Him!

    WhyHope December 14, 2008 Buying car experience 22 years old New what monthly payments needed to be Agreed with salesman Went to finance office Payments were over the threshold I questioned There are no free lunches I didn’t want a free car; I just wanted the deal we had agreed on Bait and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008
     | 1,621 views

    Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

    December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic