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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    We Are A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020
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    Just who are we in Christ? Beginning in this sermon series, I beginning using the Christian Standard Bible as a more easier to unstandstand translation over the New King James Version I had been using for many years.

    Today we start a new sermon series: “Who we are in Christ.” A favorite phrase of Paul is the term “in Christ.” Paul’s use of the phrase is a whole study by itself. Paul, for the most part was the only one to use this phrase. The NT in the CSB, the term “in Christ” can be found 90 times in 88 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Look We For Another?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
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    "There is none greater than John the Baptist," says Jesus. "Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (Matthew 11:11).

    LOOK WE FOR ANOTHER? Matthew 11:2-15. 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for another?” (Matthew 11:3). We do not know for sure why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. Perhaps prison had knocked the wind out of his sails, and he wanted some reassurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are You Cooking Chili?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 2, 2021
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    How many events and programs does the church hold that do NOT make disciples for Christ? Resources should be directed to the mission - making disciples for Christ.

    Why are you cooking chili? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:15-19 The Temple leaders allowed vendors to set up inside the Temple. A good question for that time would have been why did the Temple authorities allow the money changers and vendors into the outer court. The merchants could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
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    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Why God Made The Devil

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 2, 2001
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    God’s purposes in the Creation of others

    WHY GOD MADE THE DEVIL TEXT: EZEK 28:14-19 INTRO: Some will ask, If God made every thing, why did he make evil? 1. What is evil? Ans: The opposite way from God’s way. 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 2. Who is the Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Crowe avatar

    Why Do The Heathen Rage

    Contributed by David Crowe on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
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    An expository sermon outline focused on the lost!

    2-4-01 “Why Do The Heathen Rage?” (Psalm 2) Intro: A. The heathen were furious. B. The nation was without focus. I. It Is Not Because Of Their Relationships * Their Relation A. Ruler knows the Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Used Cornelius?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004
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    There are qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him.

    There are some qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him. I. He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) A. He was a strongman - He is soldier B. He was a devout man C. He was a generous man D. He was an influential man (with all his house) II. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should A Christian Give? Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    This is the first in a series of four messages that emphasize giving and christian stewardship.

    Why Should I Give? Malachi 3:6-12 I. A Christian Should Give Out of Obedience A. Because God is Unchanging 1. He is unchanging in His expectation 2. He is unchanging in His mercy B. Because Our Obedience Improves Our Fellowship 1. Fellowship with God 2. Fellowship with God’s people C. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Glory In The Cross. Why?

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
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    Reasons to glory in the cross.

    1.It's Where I Learned Of The Love Of God _ John 3:16 2.It' Where I Learned Of The Forgiveness Of God - 2 Cor. 5:21 3.It's Where I Learned About Laying Down my Life- Lu. 9:23-24 4.It's Where I learned There Is No Big I's Or Little You's In Jesus - Gal.3:27 & 28 5.It's Where I Learned To Be Thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is Christ's Atonement Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
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    Because Christ is the only satisfactory Lamb, you must receive Him as your atonement for sin and access to God.

    I. Worshipping God man’s way is revealed as wickedness. v. 1-14 A. The Israelites offer corrupted worship. (1-6) 1. They broke the second commandment (1-4). 2. They offer apostate worship (5-6). B. The Israelites became corrupted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pray For Our Children

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    Why Prayer For Children is Important.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR CHILDREN 1. Because they are a special gift from God to you. “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). “A heritage is something received because you have a special relationship to the giver.” -Webster 2. Because their whole life is before them. “Train up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Love Ephesians

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
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     | 8,238 views

    The majesty and practicality of one of the most wonderful books in the Bible.

    WHY I LOVE EPHESIANS: A short outline. It begins with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ. It places the source of our salvation, even of our faith, squarely on the shoulders of God. It proclaims the mystery of salvation, the unsearchable riches of Christ. It reminds the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why People Fail As Christians

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011
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    Some fail to hang on when they start to church

    WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Zacch Olorunnipa avatar

    The Why And How To Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 379,806 views

    As explained in this sermon, the first two words of Isaiah 6O:1, ARISE, SHINE constitute God's divine plan and command meant to tranform lives for better, and how to actualize this transformation by connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and

    THE WHY AND HOW TO ARISE AND SHINE Text: Isaiah 60: 1- 7 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa "1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Why Satan Uses Sex?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 2, 2014
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    Satan uses sex for on simple reason…IT WORKS! In the beginning God created man (Adam) and declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” God created a woman FOR the man. Man was built to desire a woman.

    Why Satan Uses Sex 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal