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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Why The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2024
     | 1,138 views

    A look into the fall and the need for the redemption of humanity. Why we have God's word.

    So why the Bible? Series Deep Dive. The purpose of the Bible is to encourage all of humanity to have a right relationship with God and one another. The writing of Bible was inspired by God to inform us of the need for repentance and redemption. God wants us to be justified to be in close ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    We Are Not In Control Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 30, 2021
     | 6,813 views

    The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

    We are not in Control! Squid Game Part 4 James 4:13-17 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part four of the sermon series, “Squid Game.” During the last three weeks, we examined some lessons that we can learn from the drama, “Squid Game.” Today, as we finish this series, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 22,177 views

    Every Sunday, we take a few minutes to partake of the Lord’s Supper and some don’t even know why. Why do we take the cracker and drink grape juice every Sunday.

    Date Preached __________ Where Preached __________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? 1 Corinthians 11:17 -34 A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 16, 2026
     | 81 views

    Our text this morning in the Sermon on the Mount is what has become known as “The Lord’s Prayer” and this prayer is quite famous. We see it used widely in popular culture.

    WELCOME THE LORD’S PRAYER I thought I would begin this week with an untypical story. This has to do with our text this morning, but not indirectly as I usually do. In our passage today we will hear what has become known as “The Lord’s Prayer” and this prayer is quite famous. We see it used widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    How and why we give thanks to God.

    How We Are to Give Thanks Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Glorify God

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    A sermon on why we are to glorify God and not ourselves.

    Do We Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 Prayer Introduction Have you noticed that in our society today people are so pre-occupied with self-glorification? Too many times people want glory just for themselves. Sometimes football players score a touchdown and do a dance wanting everyone to applaud them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Our Church

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 12, 2020
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    Paul's second prayer for the church in Ephesus is a great model of how we can pray for our church and for other churches today, for God to strengthen his people with power.

    PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION We’ve now come to the sixth and last in our mini-series on prayer. We first looked at Gideon’s prayer for guidance. Then we spent two weeks on the Lord’s Prayer. Then we had two weeks on Daniel’s prayer of confession on behalf of his people. Today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Our "Needs" Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,639 views

    Often our prayers for each other consist of focusing on each others needs... but as vital as that kind of prayer can be, there is a more important prayer we can lift up for each other.

    OPEN: A preacher by the name of Larry Davies shared that during one worship service, he asked: "Are there any prayer needs today?" · One person mentioned a neighbor who was sick. · Another spoke of a couple with financial problems. · A young man asked us to pray for the family of a friend’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
     | 4,032 views

    “Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018
     | 4,954 views

    We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

    A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why The Patriarchs? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2024
     | 1,488 views

    We have a greater understanding of the New Testament if we understand the Old Testament. Addressing Abraham and Sarah's part in God's rescue plan for humanity. God was completely faithful and blessed them and all of humanity through them.

    The Journey of the Patriarchs: Abraham and Sarah. So why focus on the Patriarchs, well these people are key to the Bible, and as a result our Christian journey. if you open your Bibles to the first book of the New Testament it starts with a genealogy of Jesus, the son of David, the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    We're All In This Together

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    how we need to pray for each other and work together under the grace of God as we preach the Gospel

    May 11, 2003 Acts 4:23-33 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Pray With Joy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018
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     | 11,965 views

    Someone wisely said, "Problems are a part of life. All of us will have problems right up to the moment we die. And some of you will have problems after you die."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:1-11 (New Century Version) This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

    WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Fasting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2017
     | 4,601 views

    Fasting has been misused by mystics and sometimes remained a mystery to many committed Christians. Although opinions are mixed on the issue, I believe we can carve out a Biblical position that, while perhaps incomplete, will lay a good foundation.

    Biblical Fasting (Matthew 9: 14-15) 1. This is perhaps the most awful pun you will hear. 2. Mahatma Gandhi went around barefoot quite often, and eventually his soles turned very tough and thick. Of course he also was a devout Hindu. Later in life he also fasted a lot, becoming thin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible