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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Knowing Why We Do What We Do

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014
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    Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

    Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023
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    We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

    If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are What We Eat Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018
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    In this message we will talk about 9 reasons why we should study the bible and why we should lean in and care about the subject of Hermeneutics.

    We Are What We Eat OKAY… This morning we are jumping back into our messages series ‘Understanding The Bible…’ NOW – we jumped out of it 3 weeks ago… SO – I think it is important for us to do a quick review of where we have been so far in these conversations. FIRST – let me remind you of the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pr. Lynell AlJoe-Thurman avatar

    Jesus Prayed Again Series

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007
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    It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

    Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2013
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    People buy generators so that when everyone's out of power, they still have it.That's what praying in the Spirit does; it builds up your spiritual man. It's an additional power source available to the Christian FREE! Why don't you turn it on?

    PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT Eph. 6:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was taking his eight-year-old son to school. While driving down the freeway, the boy he noticed a large flatbed truck with a forklift on the back. 2. His eyes widened and he said, pointing to the forklift, "Boy, I sure would like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
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    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019
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    Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

    At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are We Dependent On The Spirit For Renewal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
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    Why are we dependent on the Spirit for renewal? He renews with His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Only His renewal makes us sufficient for life’s challenges.

    Titus 3:5 Theme - We are continually dependent on the Spirit’s ministry of renewal. Why are some believers lacking a fresh sense of cleansing, hope, and love? Freedom from sin’s oppression requires a continual application of the Spirit’s grace. Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 9, 2011
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    Understanding persecution and why, as Christians, we will be persecuted and how to handle it.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Why We Must Not Remain Silent

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Feb 15, 2004
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    Should our first obligation be to politics or to filling the Great Commission?

    INTRODUCTION In recent days, the events of our Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the USA should tell everyone of us who claim to be Christian that we must not remain silent. Now your first thought would rightly be that we must not remain silent and must act in defense of marriage, speak out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Do We Build On Sand?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 7, 2005
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    Why are we inclined to take short cuts with our spiritual life? How can we build so that when the storms rage we can stand firmly and not go under?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church September 11, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Why Do We Build On Sand?” Matthew 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with all kinds of people during his ministry. Some were sincerely wanting to know the truth and to do it and others were just wanting to know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Why Do We Worship Together?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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    Coming together to worship reminds us that God is at work And that God will ultimately bring peace and security to us and to His world,

    Why Do We Worship Together? Psalms 122:1-122:9 Today every one of us got out of bed and got ready and came to this church • We did this with the intention of spending our morning singing hymns and songs, • We came to pray together, to listen to God’s word, • And we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Why We Can Be An Optimist This 2017

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
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    You can look pessimistically this New Year or you can look optimistically. We must choose to be optimistic. Our outlook will determine our ultimate destiny.

    WHY I AM AN OPTIMIST THIS 2017 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year to everyone. Welcome to 2017. A bright new year is ahead of us. I wonder if you have the same feeling or outlook in this year as I do. Many years ago, former President Reagan in his news conference at the start of the new year declared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are We Told To Wait For God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023
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    Waiting for something to happen is hard to do. But there is a purpose for waiting. Can Christians learn to wait without having a negative attitude?

    Have you actually taken the time to notice how many fast-paced things are in our society now? You can stroll through any grocery store or convenient store and see all the ‘instant’ items that are for sale. There is instant coffee, instant tea, soup, grits, oatmeal, potatoes, milk, instant internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do We Doubt God?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2008
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    *Why do we doubt God? That’s an important question, especially when the question comes from God Himself. Let’s look into the Word of God to find some answers that will help us stop doubting and start trusting God more.

    Why Do We Doubt God? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 30, 2008 *Why do we doubt God? Christians, I am not talking about doubting your salvation, though many believers do at some point in their spiritual life. Tonight I am talking about us doubting God when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist