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  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Why Baptism

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 3, 2023
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    Baptism is an odd rite. So why do we baptize people?

    Why Baptism? 1. It’s in the Bible • It’s not like we made this up • In fact it’s mentioned quite often in the New Testament • John the Baptist as he prepares everyone for Jesus is baptizing people • Jesus himself is baptized • Jesus commands it as he commissions his disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Prayer Life Will Make You Strong

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 10, 2019
     | 3,968 views

    Make your life as a Christian count pray more.

    A GOOD PRAYER LIFE WILL MAKE YOU STRONG 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Widow And The Unjust Judge”

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
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    I believe strongly in prayer and in the power of prayer. And, I believe it is a part of our relationship with God where we can never stop growing in or do too much.

    Introduction: Above the door frame of my front door is an elongated plaque mounted. Inscribed upon it are the words, “Handle with Prayer.” Every time you come through that door or walk around the living room, this visible reminder stands as a testament of what to do with everything in life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Why Can't We Just Get Along? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
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    It’s important that when we see two or more people in a disagreement that we help them figure it out. Why, because we love them!

    Phil. 4:2-7 Nov. 22, 2009 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why We Need To Look To The Holy Spirit For Healing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 9,615 views

    The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God

    1. The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

    Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Do Vacation Bible School?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 3, 2008
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     | 20,840 views

    Evangelistic message to follow up our VBS from the previous week. We knew we would have some unchurched families, and we did!

    Why Do We Have Vacation Bible School? 1 John 5:11-12 August 3, 2008 Introduction Part of my time growing up was spent in Pine Ridge, SD, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. And our church didn’t have Vacation Bible School, so we went to VBS at a little church just across the border in White ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have Faith And Pray

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 27, 2021
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    Summary: The Lord strengthens us through His Word, and it works great when we receive it in Spirit and truth.

    Have faith and pray! My Christian brother, and sisters, you know that "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ" (Romans 10:17, GNT). We get strength from the Lord when we read His Word and receive it in Spirit and truth. Whatever we need, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Do We Honor Mother's?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 7, 2024
     | 1,246 views

    Exodus tells us to honor our mothers and father.

    Why do we Honor Mothers? Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. • The idea for Mothers Day was born in a small Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia? • While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Me?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 16, 2020
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    When we are asked to do something we don't want to do, our response is usually, "Why Me?" This is a short homily for a Sunday service following the choir cantata.

    Why Me? Luke 1: 26 - 38 Intro: Have you ever been asked to do something and you ask the person, “How am I going to do that?” Maybe you’ve been chosen to do something and you ask, “WHY ME? PICK SOMEONE ELSE. I Mary is approached by Gabriel, a messenger from God and asked to do something that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Intimate Conversations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance and power of intimate conversations with God in deepening our relationship with Him and experiencing His love, guidance, and presence in our lives.

    Indeed, it is through these intimate conversations with God that we can truly experience His love, guidance, and presence in our lives. So, without further ado, let us begin our journey together into the depths of this wonderful topic. Please join me in prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the ...read more

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    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,171 views

    This message examines 3 reasons why we worship God. Personal testimonies about worship from others are used in point #2.

    “WHY WORSHIP?” Ps. 115 INTRO – As I conclude this series of “Why” sermons, there were so many different directions that I could have gone w/ these topics – “Why give…minister…witness…share…give the pastor and staff a raise…” But over the last 4 weeks, felt led to preach on “Why pray…serve…be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Baker avatar

    Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

    Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When I Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 174 views

    Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.

    Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more

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    While We Wait

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

    “Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist