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Why We Are Not Winning The World

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2024

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If the Church does not merge in truth and fight the devil then it shall die in division or at best be weak and useless to Heaven and earth.

Mark 3:24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Speaking of satan, but it applies to the house of God as well. "Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worship?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 15, 2024

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We worship God because (1) He Commands it, (2) He is worthy of it, and (3) because it is for our own Good.

Why do we worship God? (Topical) 1. God wants us to worship him! Ex. 23:25-26 A. God wants us to worship him because He is worthy (Rev. 4:11). It is just, right, and good that God be worshiped. Reality itself dictates, demands, and expects it; creation worships God apart from humankind (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Why We Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2022

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The greatest thing we can do as disciples is to be engaged in sharing the Gospel and the joy of our salvation with those who need to know Jesus for themselves.

Why we share the Gospel Jesus said: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) For many people evangelism does not come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Suffer?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

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No matter which direction you turn, it won't take long to come across someone who is suffering. And the common question that is asked in the midst of that suffering is, why me? Unfortunately, many individuals never get past those words.

Today we're going to try to answer the question why do we suffer. The very first class that I was able to take in seminary was entitled the problems of evil and suffering. That class raised the same question that we're going to try to answer today. Why do we suffer? No matter which ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:26-31, Job 42:1-6, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

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COMMUNION TOGETHER

Why We Share Communion With Pastor Timothy G. Porter Scripture Reading: Introduction: A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Read The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

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The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why We Should Not Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2023

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Seven headings in John chapter 14, where Jesus reassures us that we should not be troubled.

WHY WE SHOULD NOT BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-27. 1. Jesus reassures us that those who put their trust in Him have a sure place in the Father’s house (John 14:2-3). 2. We have in Jesus a sure way to get to heaven (John 14:4-6). 3. Even with His departure, His work goes on (John 14:12-14). 4. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Tongues 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

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This message is on the importance of speaking in tongues on a daily basis.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Ghost – 4 “Why Tongues – 3” Text: Mark 16:17 Two weeks ago we started a series on “10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues.” First we learned that tongues is the initial sign of the infilling of the Holy Ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Pray For Our Leaders

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019

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The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 12:43, Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why,why,why

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

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Sometimes things happen in our lives that we have no answer for and we ask "Why,Why,Why?" Here the prophet knows the answer but asks "Why,Why,Why, won’t you listen?"

WHY, WHY, WHY HABAKKUK 1:1 - HABAKKUK 1:11 Introduction: The great theological questions that have transcended through the ages are not only those that are recorded in theological textbooks, and discussed in seminary. Believe me, I wish they all could be. It would be easy to prepare when such ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Pray

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019

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This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

We Have Not Ceased To Pray For You Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2026

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Colossians 1:9-14 teaches us that because believers are in Christ, we must pray to be filled with the knowledge of his will so we can walk worthily of the Lord.

Introduction I want to begin by asking: If God has already saved you, what should you pray for? If you are a Christian, you read your Bible daily. If you are a Christian, you pray daily. If you are a Christian, you presumably have a prayer list. And so I ask again: If God has already saved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray Like Jabez

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006

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A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Praying For Our Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

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Romans talks about how we should "treat" our enemies... but until we learn how to pray for them, we will find it nearly impossible to show love for them. Find out why.

OPEN: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, these guys soon took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté’. · They’d smear Vaseline on the stove handles so that when he’d turn the stove on in the morning he’d get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Rain

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

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We need spiritual rain just like we need physical rain!

Deuteronomy 11:14-17 Today my prayer is, “Lord, we need rain!” We need the Shower of the Holy Spirit in our lives like never before. During a good rain, vegetation is nourished -- animals are nourished -- the grass gets greener; rain refreshes the land. Rain causes things to grow and be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

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