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  • Paul George avatar

    Why Study Prophecy

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
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     | 2,992 views

    Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

    Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Pattern Of Devotion

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Four distinguishing marks of the New Testament Church.

    A PATTERN OF DEVOTION. Acts 2:42-47. Three thousand souls ‘gladly received (Peter’s) word’ and ‘were baptised’ that day (cf. Acts 2:41) - yet, the revival of Pentecost was not yet over. To substantiate that we should realise the significance of the verse at the end of our present passage: “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019
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    Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

    Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why A Baby?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

    WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Why Are You A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017
     | 6,773 views

    We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "There's Something Wrong With My Soul!?"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 224 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    What is my problem? Why do I always make mistakes? Here’s the problem, the outlook, and the solution.

    SOMETHING’S WRONG WITH MY SOUL!” Romans 7:15-25 Have you ever thought to yourself – something is wrong – what should I do? Maybe you fall on your hand, and after a couple days, your hand still doesn’t work right. Something is wrong. You really don’t want to go to the doctor, but you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Fast

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2019
     | 3,316 views

    Most of us don't think about fasting, this message looks at what it means to fast and if fasting relevant for believers today.

    What about fasting? I am on a quest. And have been for years. Some of you have been on a similar quest. For some it is a major quest, and for others it’s a minor quest, but a quest never the less. And that quest is weight loss. And it seems like it’s been never ending, I remember in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Faithfulness? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,487 views

    A chance to recognize that the fence of God’s commands regarding our sexuality are a gift for a fulfilled life

    Those guys who get on top of a Brahma bull, grab onto a rope with one hand, and nod for the other guys to open the gate – they’re nuts! It’s one thing to be on the back of that thing, hanging on for dear life and having your teeth rattled out of your skull. But after they let go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why You Shouldn’t Speak In Tongues

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 10,890 views

    The arguments against speaking in tongues today, if applied to other Bible doctrines, would have all orthodox Bible believers crying foul. The truth is, these arguments are not true to the Scriptures or Early Church experience, and should be rejected.

    WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SPEAK IN TONGUES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re on our way somewhere! Not just to a normal place like the grocery store or to the bank. We’re on our way to heaven! 2. Have you ever been up a really tall building? A small boy, with his father, was in an elevator going up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Palm Sunday? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,061 views

    People were honoring Jesus Christ as they laid down their cloaks and palm branches; what are we honoring Jesus with on a daily basis?

    Today is known as Palm Sunday. Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Got questions? Got answers!! - The Word of God! Palm Sunday is described in all the 4 Gospels. The narrative in Mark 11 is abbreviated but similar to the one in Matthew. So let us read Matthew 21:1-11……. Let us note a few things ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Why Genesis Is Important

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,025 views

    There are some in the Body of Christ who believe that the book of Genesis is not "God-breathed". But it's a book that Lord says is critical to how we are to live as Christians.

    How many of you know that there are many in the Body of Christ who do not think that Genesis is literal? Many believe it’s allegorical. Some don’t believe Genesis really happened believing that the book is a series of stories that were compiled to try and help us understand what happened in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Is The Holy Bible The True Word Of God?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God.

    IS THE HOLY BIBLE THE TRUE WORD OF GOD? PS.119: 89 +140 +160 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God. There are many books today that claim to be the Word of God. The Koran, the Islam holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Prayer?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . .

    Why Prayer? Men’s Net Meeting Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . . Anticipate your battles; fight them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible In Church Life Today Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for the church today. In the Bible, God has chosen to unfold for us His nature, character, plan and purposes.

    “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Why Me Lord? Why Not "You"?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,693 views

    You can’t earn it on your own, *your not worthy of it on your own, *you don’t deserve it on your own, but yet, it can be yours if you want it. All through a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus

    Why Me Lord?, “Why Not You? There have been many people at one time or another, who has pondered those three words, Why me Lord?, why did you let this happen?, why did you let that happen?, Playing the blame game with God, is always going to be a losing proposition. Some blame God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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