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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Pray Humbly

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    if we pray with an open heart, it will be heard and we will be forgiven

    Last week we heard about the persistent widow, who by constantly praying and badgering an unjust judge, got the justice she deserved. And we were reminded that because of God’s love for us we can pray for justice in our own lives and it will be delivered. Today we heard another scripture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Why Do We Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    We go to church all the time. But why do we have it. What is the purpose. This sermon deals with that question and lays out five purpose of the church.

    Mathew 22 37-40 and Mathew 28 18-20 Why Do We Have Church? I. Introduction A. Attention Graber 1. When I was in 7th grade we had to do what I thought was the most ridiculous project in I had ever done 2. We had to put together a leaf notebook explain the different kinds of leaves from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Lansdown avatar

    Why Are We Here? Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    There appears to be the themes of persecution in verses 1-3 and evangelism in verses 4-8. But I want to suggest that this entire passage is primarily all about evangelism!

    WHY ARE WE HERE? pt 1 Acts 8:1-8 Introduction Two elderly couples were enjoying conversation when one of the men asked the other, ‘Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?’ ‘Outstanding, they taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualisation, association, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Why Don't We Grow

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 30,814 views

    We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

    WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Do We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,511 views

    Why do we and should we study the Bible? Check out Hebrews 4:12 to learn why.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 1. Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the Bible? When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court. • 2. Which Bible character had no parents? Joshua, son of Nun. • 3. What kind of man was Boaz before he got married? Ruth-less • 4. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    For Whom Do I Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
     | 8,065 views

    Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

    Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Praying

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    The sermon focuses upon the power of prayer

    About a year ago we were introduced to the concept of a three legged stool. We found by examining scripture that their were three necessary functions for God’s church. Do you remember what they were? Committed to the word of God, Worship, taking the time to stop our lives and personally connect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Why We Call It Good Friday

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    The day we call "Good Friday" was a pretty gruesome day. So how can we call it "Good Friday"? I believe we have four reasons why we can.

    Here we are again gathered for what we call a “Good Friday” service. I’ve always thought as a kid and even into young adulthood that it was such an odd name for this day. After all what happened on that day in so many ways wasn’t good, it was a tragedy. There was an innocent man railroaded. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why Do We Preach The Gospel?

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    From a Series: "Getting the Gospel Right"

    Title: “Getting the Gospel Right III: Why Preach the Gospel?” Script: Rom. 1:14-17 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-25-21 Intro: How many times have you heard a master of ceremonies say, “And now it is my pleasure to introduce to you a man who needs no introduction …”? Why are the longest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Missional Praying Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,148 views

    If the GLORY of God through the SALVATION of sinners is what we desire, then this is HOW we must pray!

    Missional Praying Acts 4:23-31 We come back to our series in the book of Acts this morning after a wonderful missions conference last weekend. I've entitled this series "The Church on Mission." And by God's grace, that is what we will become with increasing degrees of obedience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pray!!! Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,029 views

    Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

    Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

    Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Why Should We Listen To You? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2023
     | 1,406 views

    Why should we listen to Jesus?

    CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Why Should We Listen to You? LUKE 20:1-8 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Why are you our professor? (p) Several years ago, I was teaching at Florida Christian College on the first day of class and I introduced myself a little and went over the syllabus and went over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Do We Have Communion?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2024
     | 1,793 views

    It's a communion message addressing thew question, "Why DSo We Have Communion?"

    Communion Sermon - Read 1 Corinthians 11:24-34 Why do we have communion and why do we have it so often? There is nothing in the Bible that tells us how often we are to serve communion, or the Lord’s Supper. Many believe that in the first century, they served the Lord’;s Supper every time they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Maness avatar

    Pray Series

    Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013
     | 10,612 views

    How does God want me to pray?

    We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational