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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Why Genealogy Matters Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2025
     | 174 views

    Genealogy is boring…Until it explains you.

    Why Genealogy Matters February 1, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 3:23-38 The Scripture We Tend to Skip Over the last several years, DNA testing has become almost a form of entertainment. You’ve seen the commercials. You spit in a tube, mail it off, and six weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why The Lost Are Not Saved

    Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,558 views

    In today’s world of easy going preaching and churches that no longer have altar calls, the lost are dying without any knowledge of salvation.

    Why The Lost Are Not Saved Matthew 9:36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024
     | 954 views

    The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

    Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,595 views

    Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

    1 Peter 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  3  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.  Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to grow from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    This message answers the question, Why should I make Heaven my goal for eternity?

    St. John 14:1-7 Text When we are gathered at a funeral or thoughts of the afterlife come to mind, we immediately declare, “I want to go to Heaven, when I die.” Why do we want to go to Heaven? The Bible gives us some concise and clear reasons why Heaven must be our goal! 1) Heaven is the home of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are You Afraid?

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017
     | 5,585 views

    Do you feel God’s presence and love in the midst of the storms in your life?

    Storm-tossed waters are a frequently used metaphor for the turmoil of living. In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad in honor of and as a tribute to the ship and the men who lost their lives. He called it “The Wreck of the Edmund ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Bother To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

    Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Sheep Herders? Series

    Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 273 ratings
     | 95,858 views

    Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

    It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Ward avatar

    Why Bother With Worship? Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023
     | 2,157 views

    A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

    INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,999 views

    Do you remember the story about The Three Little Pigs? The first little pig built his house out of straw. The second little pig built his house out of sticks. And the third little pig worked hard and labored diligently as he built his house out of brick.

    What would things look like if Satan really took control of a city? If Satan took over a city, all the bars would be closed, pornography banished, and the city streets would be pristine with people who smiled at one another. There would be no swearing. The children would say “Yes, sir” and “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who? Why? How?

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,328 views

    A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

    Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    We Are The Example

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    Give consideration to what example you set for the world around you. God has a great plan for His people and for His world; He calls us to show that in our lives, by our words and our actions.

    We Are The Example 08/16/09 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction ILL: Story: Michael Vick Signs Contract With Eagles. Commentators debating the move speak to Vick’s role as an example, with one saying he didn’t consider Vick an example for anyone. And that is what I would like us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We Are The Pudding Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,284 views

    The proof is in the pudding, and those of us who know Christ are the pudding.

    We Are the Pudding (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) 1. Many of you know that I love to cook. When Marylu went to work 5 years ago, I told her I would take over cooking. 2. I have to cook low-cholesterol: no egg yolks, butter, cream, bacon, shrimp or organ meat. Yet amazing how many delicious meals a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Owen avatar

    We The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Not Fear

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    This is our assurance because of God’s grace: We are secure at all times of difficulty; We are secure against all our enemies; We are secure eternally.

    We Will Not Fear 01/24/10 AM Introduction Recent devastation in Haiti – cheers when relief personnel arrived. Ill: Casualty and Crisis at sea, thinking versus knowing assistance was there. Message of Psalm 46, God's people have the assurance of present help. I. We are secure at all times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ