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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Was Christ Lifted Up

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2021
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    To take away sins of all who believe in him.

    WHY WAS CHRIST LIFTED UP? Christ was lifted up he was there of willful substitute for all who will believe on him. He was the atonement for all our sins. When he lifted himself up. John 3: 14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

    Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

    Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Believe In The Resurection

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018
     | 5,709 views

    The necessity of the resurrection for salvation

    WHY I BELIEVE (in the Resurrection) SCRIPTURE: I Cor 15:12-22 INTRODUCTION: Is it Important to Believe in the Resurrection? The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundation fact on which Christianity is built. Clarence Larkin pg 129 "Rightly Dividing the Word" There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are You Weeping Jesus?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    The prupose of this message is to draw the wondering Christian back to the Lord and to present the gospel to the lost, that they might have eternal life.

    WHY ARE YOU WEEPING JESUS? Luke 19:41-42 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning you heard the children from Wacky Wednesday sing a song proclaiming “Hosanna.” 1. The idea for the song is taken from the account of what has been called “Christ’s Triumphal Entry” and is usually preached on Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why God Became A Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008
     | 4,130 views

    This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

    Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012
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    There is Power in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues.

    Why The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is part of the Great Commission. Mark 16:14-20 (NKJV) 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Are leaders discipling or just serving desserts at Church? Are Christians studying or parroting?

    One of the churches in the area has been having some consternation and fear about the effect of one member’s viewpoint on the new converts or "baby Christians." I contend that IF churches were discipling their new converts they would have less fears about confusion. Besides there are far more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Wisemen Were Wise

    Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
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    A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

    WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why John 3:16

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF GOD

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF God God’s great love and sacrifice for mankind Evangelism is the call of the church of Jesus Christ/ A tool to use for this is the scripture of John 3:16 (read john 3:16) 1. God (thee h’os)2316 spoken of the only and true God - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should Ibecome A Christian

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,005 views

    It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

    Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to describe our resurrected bodies and dispell fears about life after death as well as inspire celebration of our resurrection!

    1 Corinthians What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 27, 2003 Intro: A. Colson’s Change In July of 1984 Charles Colson was speaking at a Baptist gathering. He told of his change from being an Episcopalian to becoming a Baptist. He had considered a change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Why Do The Heathen Rage?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,513 views

    The Heathen rage in rebellion to the Lord Jesus

    PS. 2:1-10 Why Do the Heathen Rage? 3-1-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about all this terrorists madness that we see on every hand. Its not just here in our country, but there’s an every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around the world. And according to Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Why Some Folks Will Not Be Saved

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    There are a lot of people listening that will never be saved for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to be saved someday, so they keep putting it off for the time being until finally their time has run out.

    WHY SOME FOLK WON’T GET SAVED: Acts 24:24- 25 There are a lot of people listening to this broadcast right now that are saved, but I also realize that there are a lot of people listening that are not, and many that never will be for various reasons, oh they may be thinking that their going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Why God Cannot Be Defeated Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,676 views

    Acts 12 records another attempt of Satan to defeat God and his plan for the church. However, God cannot be defeated. This sermon explains why.

    * Concept of being undefeated: a rare occurrence - Only 1 NFL team; 7 NCAA basketball teams; no NBA or MLB teams * Being undefeated symbolizes that no one was able to be better, play harder, or accomplish more * It's practically impossible to always be undefeated: the longer you play, the less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist