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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,851 views

    Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

    We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does Jesus Seem So Distant? Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,769 views

    Sometimes finding God can be so difficult, and He seems so far away, but in reality, He’s around us all the time. There are some things however that can seem confusing at times

    Opener Activity: Clap This game is a variation of the old faithful "Hot/Cold" game. One person is chosen to be "it" and asked to leave the room so they can’t hear or see what is going on in the room. Take about 1 minute and pick an action as a group for "it" to do when he/she returns. (A Jumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006
     | 3,648 views

    "Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

    "Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
     | 2,856 views

    Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

    Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,839 views

    This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Part 3 - Easter 2015 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,460 views

    Part 3 focuses on the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah's death and resurrection.

    Why Jesus Part 3 Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-14; Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:26; Revelation 3:20 Introduction Last week I shared with you the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the prophecies pertaining to His betrayal. I then took you to the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Show The Empty Tomb?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,309 views

    Easter Sunrise Service (shorter than normal) examining reasons why Jesus showed an empty tomb.

    EASTER SUNRISE 2012 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-22 Some time ago I had a lady ask me, “Brother Gene, why do we have to get early on Easter? Why do we have a Sunrise service?” Let’s think for a moment about the events leading up to this celebration. If you remember, Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016
     | 8,277 views

    Palm Sunday sermon

    God: Why did Jesus have to die? 1 Pet. 3:18 1 Pet 3:18, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:” 1. Jesus Christ died when he was about thirty-three years old. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,024 views

    I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

    Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Part 4 - The Empty Jar Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2015
     | 5,268 views

    Part 4 focuses non-biblical sources of Jesus' existence and why we need Him in our lives!

    Why Jesus – Part 4 An Empty Jar Scriptures: Revelations 20:14-15; 21:3-4; Psalm 23 Introduction: This morning my message is part four of my series “Why Jesus.” In parts one through three, I reviewed prophecies pertaining to the Messiah that only Jesus fulfilled. I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Come As Helpless Baby?

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024
     | 105 views

    The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth:

    Why Did Jesus Come as helpless Baby? The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth: 1. To Fulfill Prophecy • The virgin birth was foretold in the Old Testament. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Return To Heaven?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2025
     | 348 views

    Couldn’t Jesus have stayed on earth and God would have done all that?

    Ascension Thoughts 2025 Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? Wouldn’t it be better if He remained here on earth. And, besides, Matthew records that He said “Behold, I am with you always, even until the end of days.” We know that when the Church celebrates the Ascension, forty days after Easter, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Did The World First Hate Jesus?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 67 views

    Sin is what drives people away from God or it is what has kept them from knowing the Lord.

    Why Did the World First Hate Jesus? John 15:18 Sin is what drives people away from God or it is what has kept them from knowing the Lord. Christians will get a lot of contempt and hatred from the world. As Christians, we need to love and support one another. Do we permit little issues to impede ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 565 views

    The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

    Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed