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  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    Why Church #2 Praying Produces Powerful People Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 558 views

    A lose connection to God cause a lack of power for many of God’s followers. To learn how to tighten the spiritual connection …

    ~ Intro: Loose connection … Missionary, Herbert Jackson used to tell how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Old Testament Law Cannot Save A Person?

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 30, 2010
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     | 7,541 views

    The Law of Moses, no matter how good, holy, and righteous, cannot bring salvation to anyone!

    Introduction Religiosity is marked with legalism. One of the most serious problems facing many so-called Christians today is the problem of legalism. Legalism puts off the joy of the Lord in the life of those who believe. Nothing is left but fear and guilt that haunt a person all the days of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Easter Egg Hunts Should Be Held In Graveyards Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 27, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 923 views

    A lot of grumpy bunkem occurs in outraged articles in the press about how our country isn't like what is was in the "good ol' Christian days" - but these grumpy ol' codgers have forgotten the truth and joy of the Easter message!

    What stories have you seen about Easter in the news? {take any suggestions} Two jumped out at me - and both of them were about Easter Eggs. In the first story a Doctor Andrew Kelso had written an article advising people not to scoff all their Easter Eggs in one go. There was an uproar. He can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Wait Untill It Is To Late To Listen To The Man Of God

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,200 views

    WHY PEOPLE ARE HURTING.

    WHY WAIT UNTIL IT’S TO LATE TO LISTEN TO THE MAN OF GOD? Text: Acts 27:1-11 Intro: Have you ever heard the preacher preach a sermon and you knew it was for you? But you did not do what he said and you got in trouble. Why do we do that? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WE DON’T LISTEN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    09 - James 4:11-17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,042 views

    This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

    James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Wallace avatar

    Why Christmas Is All About Giving (& Receiving) Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 23, 2021
     | 2,047 views

    Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? You probably have an idea. But I want to make sure today that you understand exactly what it means for you.

    Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? Well, I imagine most of us have a feel for this. It’s because Jesus was all about loving and giving. But there’s a little bit more to it than that. And my goal this evening is that you don’t miss what Jesus intended Christmas to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Reasons Why Certain People Will Not Make It To Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    Reasons why some people refuse to take advantage of the free offer of eternal life found in Christ Jesus

    Some Reasons Why People Will Not Enter Heaven (Acts 24:22-27) Illustration:More than four out of every five Americans agree that "we all will be called before God at judgment day to answer for our sins," says a poll conducted for the Times Mirror company. National and International Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Going On Here...why America Is In The Shape She Is In

    Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    Why is America in the shape she is in? Paul helps to give an understanding in Romans 1:18-32 when he deals with the rejection of God in the Roman society.

    Text: Romans 1:18-32 Title: What Is Going on Here: Why America is in the shape it is in. Subject: Salvation Proposition: Rejecting God brings dire consequences. Interrogative: What are the consequences of rejecting God? Objective: Therefore, be convinced that God is real. Transition: Lets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20).

    1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20). The Lord asserted that what we sow will proportionately be credited to our account in its quantity and quality. Sowing involves what we give out in terms of our faith, obedience, and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do People Like To Put God In A Box?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Sep 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,557 views

    From the casting out of a demon to the healing of a deaf and mute man, God's ways are better than human ways. God sent his Son to meet with our souls with a One on One plan for redemption and salvation.

    Mark 7:24-26 (CJB) Next, Yeshua left that district and went off to the vicinity of Tzor and Tzidon. There he found a house to stay in and wanted to remain unrecognized, but keeping hidden proved impossible. Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit in her came to him and fell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2019
     | 4,700 views

    Some people have a propensity to let bad things/words settle into their spirit. Be more resistant to negative words and more receptive to good or encouraging words. I include an experience I had with a demon possessed man.

    Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? PPT 1 Series Title: Words This is the fifth week of our series on words, one more next week and we will wrap it up. (I think) We have talked about the fact that words can hurt or heal, we can injure with our words or we can build people up, last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Why God Is Not More Tolerant Than He Used To Be

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,257 views

    Despite what some think... God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be

    Why God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be This week we will continue with the “Lies About God”. This week, Lie #2 – God is More Tolerant Than He Used To Be I’m going to make this so clear, so plain, so down to earth that even a child can understand it. Point 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,098 views

    A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

    WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,128 views

    This is a sermon that could be used any time during the year. I wrote it for Easter Sunday 2007.

    The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Today is Easter Sunday and it is good to see all of you here. Easter is the most important Christian holiday that there is. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In 1990 George Gallup took a survey and found that 84% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational