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  • John Murphy avatar

    Why Baptism

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 24, 2010
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    We are saved by grace through faith, but what does that faith entail?

    Before the Lord left this earth, He left us, His church, two rites, ordinances or sacraments. Both The Lords Supper and Baptism were meant to be a comfort and something to bring His body closer to one another. In fact the two have caused more division among God’s people than any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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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    Praise And Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

    [NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When I Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
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    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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    Why Do We Take An Offering Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 37,688 views

    we ask the question: Why? Why do we provide the opportunity for us to give financially? Equally as important, why do we give of our offerings when we have the opportunity?

    Date Preached _________ Where Preached ___________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take up an Offering Each Week? 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 When things are tight financially, you do what you have to do. A particular circus was having a bad year, and one Friday the owner called his troupe together to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    While We Wait

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018
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    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

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    "What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011
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     | 6,042 views

    We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray It Yourself 1

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 6, 2018
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    The purpose of prayer is for relationship. We establish a sweet fellowship with the Holy Spirit when our daily living is a life of prayers.

    OPENING PRAYER My Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. I ask that you come and fellowship with me now. Reveal to me the mysteries of your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen PRAY IT YOURSELF (part 1) FIRST BIBLE MEDITATION: 1 Timothy 2:1- “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,555 views

    We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

    Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

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    Teaching And Discussion Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 3,150 views

    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part three focuses on why we have a time of teaching and small group discussion.

    [MR. BEAN CHURCH VIDEO] -I love that episode. It just makes me laugh way too much. -but what we’ve been doing the last few weeks is taking a look at church. It can apply to other services but we’ve been looking at Fire & Water, lately it’s been Drink Deep, right here, what we do on Sunday nights. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023
     | 4,961 views

    iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

    Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 3,615 views

    Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

    In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

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    Christians Don't Pray Enough! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 10, 2021
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     | 2,615 views

    Why is God's desire of all people to be saved not completely accomplished?

    Please open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Let’s continue to worship our God by listening to what is said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We noted from the First chapter of the Letter that Timothy was to lead and teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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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    Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023
     | 967 views

    We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

    Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible