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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Why All The Rules?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    The laws of God provide order, blessing and transformation.

    Recently, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation announced the beginning of the XFL, the X-rated Football League. McMahon said, “The NFL has become too conservative, too corporate with too much regulation. We’re bringing back old-fashioned, smashmouth football but with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • M. K. Mathews avatar

    Why The Man On The Cross?

    Contributed by M. K. Mathews on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,386 views

    This sermon based on the present culture in India, here now people are running behind "human gods". And many asking questions like "why this man on the cross?".

    God’s Plan: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have an everlasting life” (John 3:16). The above verse deserves to be decorated with jewels as it is one of the diamond verse in the Bible, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,140 views

    As we Celebrate Christmas... Let’s not go through the season without celebrating Christ and all He has done for us

    Text: Luke 1:26-37 This morning We will begin a four week Christmas Journey as we unwrap some Truths about Why Did Jesus Come? Why Did Jesus Come, and I will unwrap four different reasons that Jesus came to us and what that means for us as we prepare to celebrate His coming. Are you getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Why Build A New Church?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,264 views

    Peter’s clear confession of Christ teaches us the real reason why we want to build a church in our community.

    Matthew 16:13-19 WHY BUILD A NEW CHURCH? Last Sunday after church we did some talking and some planning in connection with our future church building. The man that is planning to help us design it was here, and he had some conversation with us. With God’s blessing, we hope to do some initial ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Why Evangelize? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    1. There is no other way but Jesus, 2. We are commanded in Scripture (and by Jesus!) to evangelize (preach the good tidings of hope in Him)

    Over the next few weeks, we will be covering some major (though very basic) reasons to evangelize. Some people may have stronger giftings and desires in the area, but all are called to reach out and preach the message of Jesus: His Life, Death, and Resurrection! Two reasons to start: 1. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Why And How Of Church Unity

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 15, 2014
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    We must be very clear on the fact that Jesus was very passionate about the unity of the church that He had to take it to God in prayer.

    Sometimes ago, I did a write up on the subject "Crisis in Christ". It borders on the competition and irreconcilable difference among the supposed believers in Christ and the different denominations they belong to. There appears not to be an end to the war tearing the body of Christ apart. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Why Are You Sleeping?

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 14, 2023
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    Jesus and His Disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane

    Why Are You Sleeping? Mark 14:32-42 Good morning, Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Christmas holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. King Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:9 How long will you slumber, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Me Lord?

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,155 views

    Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

    Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who And Why: Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,436 views

    A look at who we are in Christ

    Who and Why: Our identity in Christ - -1 Peter 2:9-12 - 3/22/15 Turn with me this morning to the end of your bibles, to the book of 1 Peter.  It’s the 7th book from the end, so if you can find Revelation, the last book, turn to the left a few pages until you find 1 Peter.  We’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Back To Basics (Seventh In A Series)

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,728 views

    Doctrine of Satan

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 28, 2019 Back to Basics (seventh in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,099 views

    What it means to be the Family of God (the church)

    We are Family Ephesians 2:13-22 February 2, 2014 Ron’s story is a great story about his healing. Many of you will remember this event and many of you most likely prayed for Ron and helped his family. But the story about the church is what I want to focus on. At the end of the interview, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 38,936 views

    Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

    Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,908 views

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,624 views

    A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

    WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 6,594 views

    The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

    Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist