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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

    Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God We Trust Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
     | 19,140 views

    What it means to trust in God.

    Perhaps some of you recently received an email similar to the one I received that urged me not to accept any of the new one dollar coins being minted by the U.S. government. The reason? According to the email they no longer contain the words “In God We Trust” which is due to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should He Love Us So?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 14,142 views

    On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Right On The Money Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    Everyone wants to get the best value for their money. Let’s examine giving from an economic viewpoint. Based on a sermon by Mark Adams.

    Right on the Money! Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction. Sometimes they are people who can never get enough of a good thing. Now that maybe money or what we call doe. A guy goes into this little Italian restaurant, a Mom and Pop shop, and he orders dinner. These owners run their business with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We The Wheat . . Or The Weeds?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    Parable of the Wheat and the Tare

    Today’s Gospel is from Matthew 13:24-30. In it, Jesus tells another parable, one of his many stories that has special meaning. It says: God’s kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    If We Only Knew... Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
     | 6,487 views

    Hard to believe a little cardboard and packing tape could accomplish so much, isn't it? Actually, it's the packing peanuts. Styrofoam is like kryptonite! You take God off His throne, out of His rightful place, and neatly pack Him into a box.

    This is the 1st in a series: God Unboxed Hard to believe a little cardboard and packing tape could accomplish so much, isn't it? Actually, it's the packing peanuts. Styrofoam is like kryptonite! You take God off His throne, out of His rightful place, and neatly pack Him into a box. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Comfort Us? Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,009 views

    When we pray, God comforts us. When God comforts us, he does so not just to make us comfortable, but to enable us to comfort others with the comfort He has given us

    How do you feel when you experience the first real snowfall of the season? Not to long ago, we had our first significant snowfall. I can remember my reaction. I ran outside with a childish smile on my face just to see and feel the snow as it fell on my face. There was electricity in the air. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Want A King Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
     | 3,712 views

    Long before the British royalty, the Bible tells the story of Israel’s royalty. Yet, many of us know so much less about Israel’s royal line than England’s royal line.

    On the birthday of “The King” Elvis Presley, I am grateful to have you join me for a study of royalty. Some people think that America may have never known “President” George Washington had he had a desire to be King George I. George Washington is our nation’s first military hero because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Not Hide Them Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016
     | 8,541 views

    Let us resolve that we will not hide the sayings from of old in the Scriptures; rather, we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Let us make known the faithfulness of the Lord.

    Psalm 78:1-8 We Will Not Hide Them 1/1/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 271 ratings
     | 49,916 views

    This sermon examines the institution of the Lord’s Supper and discusses its importance as a concrete reminder of the basics of Christianity which we must never, never forsake or forget.

    Lest We Forget January 20, 2002 Introduction When I was growing up in West Texas cicada (pronounced sikad) “locusts” like the one pictured on the screen filled the giant elm trees at times. During the heat of the summer the shrill buzzing sound of their mating call filled the air. To this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Revelation Still Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 272 views

    God unveils Revelation to surrendered servants who center their lives on Jesus Christ.

    Why Revelation Still Matters Revelation 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill January 3-4, 2026 Recently, we received an update from Go Team Partners, Riley and Debbie Shelton, who minister in South Asia. Several months ago, we sent them some funds to construct a well. Here’s what they shared: “We praise God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why I Am A Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,885 views

    Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

    Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015
     | 6,876 views

    1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

    There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    Why Participate In A Local Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016
     | 8,487 views

    Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

    Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Wisdom

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Feb 26, 2024
     | 1,824 views

    We all need wisdom for ur daily existence.

    “Young men, listen to me as you would to your father. Listen, and grow wise, for I speak the truth—don’t turn away. For I, too, was once a son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child, and the companion of my father. He told me never to forget his words. “If you follow them,” he said, “you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist