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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Luke 4:18 - Part One.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,337 views

    Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21.

    LUKE 4:18 - PART ONE. Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (Luke 4:18a). Jesus was “anointed” by the Holy Spirit following His baptism by John (Luke 3:21-22). After this, ‘Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost’ was ‘led by the Spirit into the wilderness,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persecuted: Why? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023
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     | 2,517 views

    The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

    Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Exoneration, Why And How?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 13, 2021
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    Starts off with David, Bathsheba and Nathan. Then moves to Romans and tell how we are exonerated and why and how to receive salvation.

    Illustration: Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace. Jonathan Lockwood Hule For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. -David sent his Army’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why? (Theodicy)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on that big question "Why?" Why do bad things happen to good people?

    “WHY?” A young man, barely in his 20’s… lies dying of cancer with only a few months to live. He is a good man, never did anything bad in his life. He goes to church, and is even a member of the Deacons and … well… he WAS very dedicated about visiting the sick and shut-ins. Everybody loves him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,555 views

    Why did Christ suffer and die on an old wooden cross?

    Why the Cross? The cross is at the center of all Christianity. It was while our Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross that our sins were forgiven. This wasn’t an easy task for Him, but He did it willingly, because He loves us and it was the will of His father. The Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Resurrection?

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    The resurrection of Jesus teaches us many important things.

    “Why the Resurrection?” David Owens Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 3/20/03 Introduction: A. The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. 1. The shackled captain tricks them by taking them to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Forgive, We Forget And We Fight On

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    The practice of Forgiveness

    We Forgive, We Forget and We Fight On Luke 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. THINK OF NUMEROUS THINGS THAT WOULD PUSH MY CAPACITY TO FORGIVE 1. Certain things happening to my children, wife, family 2. Repetitive occurrences 3. Lack for remorse, smugness coming from the offender B. A FARMER AND HIS SON ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When I Can Read My Title Clear Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 2, 2017
     | 4,411 views

    Set your affection on the City of God and her Lord.

    When I Can Read My Title Clear Genesis 23:1-20 Today we come to the end of a remarkable journey of faith and the first step into a new journey. Sarah had accompanied her husband Abraham on this journey. We don’t know how long Abraham and Sarah were married, but from the time we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    A look at why Jesus came in the way that He did.

    A daughter came home from college for Christmas and was in the process of helping her mother get ready for Christmas dinner. For as long as they can remember, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had always prepared a roast. Now, there was one thing that puzzled the daughter. Every year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,562 views

    Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

    “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Why A Sacrifice?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    the meaning of the cross

    Intro: why did God institute the sacrifices? Is there any value in understanding their meaning for us today? How do they all point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross? I. Why did God institute the sacrificial system? a. First of all to point to the significance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Why A Vision?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 11,126 views

    People who fail to make a plan, have made their plan to fail.

    WHY A VISION? Habakkuk 2:2-3 VISION IN TERMS OF MINISTRY EXISTS BOTH ON A PERSONAL LEVEL & ALSO A CORPORATE LEVEL. Ten Reasons WHY? 1. Clarifies Direction 2. Invites Unity 3. Facilitates Function 4. Enhances Leadership 5. Prompts Passion 6. Fosters Risk Taking 7. Offers Sustenance 8. Creates ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Pace avatar

    How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,232 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,421 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational