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  • John Gaston avatar

    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015
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    The Psalmist tells us of 5 things that he's thankful for and these are things we too should put at the top of our list!

    Why Be Thankful? Ps 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT THANKFUL 1. Grandma was babysitting her four-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she asked Sean to “Thank God for our food.” Sean said, “No! I don’t want to!” 2. “Well, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Total Authority” Sword Of The Spirit – Part Two Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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     | 3,755 views

    Why Should the Bible Have Authority Over Our Lives?

    “Total Authority” Sword of the Spirit – Part Two OPEN: Today I want to piggyback if you will on the message from last week. If any of you can remember back that far – let me remind you of what we talked about. Last week we talked about the Sword of the Spirit which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why It Hurts Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 31, 2011
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     | 6,600 views

    When we consider pain, there are three particularly painful areas of life: our relationships, our work and finances, and our health. The pain that we experience in each of these areas of life can be traced to the judgments that God delivered after the fa

    Sermon Notes July 31, 2011 FBCam Why it Hurts Genesis 3:16-19 CS Lewis, in “The Problem of Pain,” writes: “When I was an atheist, if anyone had asked me “why do you NOT believe in God, my reply would have been.... PAIN.. [People] cause pain by being born, and live by pain and in pain they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014
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     | 9,560 views

    WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

    MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Close 2024 Praising God?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 27, 2024
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    How do you view the year 2024? Whatever happened this year, let's have right perspective so that we can praise God and give Him thanks.

    We will soon leave the year of 2024. Some people see 2024 as a difficult or even bad year because they experienced so many problems this year, whether in finance, relationships, or health. They may even lose something precious or someone they loved this year. So, they are disappointed with God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of God Continues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013
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    THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

    THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 5,913 views

    There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

    Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Types Of Fasts In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025
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    In the Old and New Testaments, we see different types of fasts that brought about supernatural results. Each fast had a distinct purpose and pattern, but all had one common factor: they were directed toward God and done with sincerity of heart.

    TYPES OF FASTS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-3, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the Bible. It is a God-ordained means of humbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011
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     | 7,590 views

    Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

    The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why We Must Warn People Of God's Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    If you knew that a poisonous snake was crawling around in your back yard, it would be most cruel to allow your children to go out and play. Similarly, God wants us to warn others of the dangers of sin in the world, the flesh and the devil that seek to bri

    Ezekial 33:1-25 – Why We Must Warn People of God’s Judgment "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you will surely die and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Me?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 16, 2020
     | 2,850 views

    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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    We Do So We Can Hear

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012
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     | 3,254 views

    There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

    This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...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
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     | 4,712 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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    Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023
     | 2,565 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Good Old Kjv Is Still The Book For Thee!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,695 views

    God has a book and man has a book. Which do you have? Are you sure?

    Why The Good Old KJV Is Still The Book For Thee! Many folks wonder why I am still using the KJV when there are a multitude of versions out there that are so much "easier" to read. Indeed, they are amazed that I am a KJV only man. Many would say that while the KJV is a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist