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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Is Church Important?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

    Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,005 views

    we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

    Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why You Should Fast Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,063 views

    God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual disciples such as Bible study, prayer & fasting, and attending worship regularly.

    Many of you love to measure your progress. You can measure your progress in so many areas of your life. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016
     | 8,299 views

    This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Types Of Fasts In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025
     | 567 views

    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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

    Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Reasons Why We Pray For Our Nation Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 64,302 views

    Prayer for our nation is not an option, it is a command. This sermon shows the benefits of praying for our nation.

    5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR OUR NATION By NG WAH LOK (www.tabernaclemusic.net) Text : 1 Tim 2:1-4 Introduction. “THE CHURCH WILL ALWAYS GET THE GOVERNMENT SHE DESERVES”. The above saying is very true. When a nation sins, God brings a judgement from within or without. God can bring bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Called Him "The Faithful God"?

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 25,572 views

    If we have the faith that Our God is a Faithful God, so we must be faithful to Him. This is some of many reason why our God called "The Faithful God".

    WHY WE CALLED HIM, "THE FAITHFUL GOD"? Deut. 7:9 (New Living Translation) "Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. HE IS THE FAITHFUL GOD who KEEPS HIS COVENANT for a thousand generations and CONSTANTLY LOVES those who love him and obey his commands." 1 Cor 1:9 (King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why Do We Celebrate The Ordinance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Paul institutes for us the reasons behind the celebration of the ordinance of the LORD’s Supper.

    “WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER?” 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 1. Because we are to RECEIVE what was handed down to us by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. (v. 23) Deuteronomy 4:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; Exodus 4:15; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,633 views

    This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

    - Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why We Need To Look To The Holy Spirit For Healing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,641 views

    The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God

    1. The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

    We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do We Dedicate Children And Baptize Adults?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,382 views

    ... Child Dedication and Baptism also have their reasons. We dedicate children because Jesus blessed them and encouraged them to come to Him. Dedication is more than a promise between church and parent; it is a blessing on the life of the one being dedi

    WHY DO WE DEDICATE CHILDREN AND BAPTIZE ADULTS? Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: I would hazard to think that we all have stories about why we do some of the things we do. Sometimes we do things because this was the way others in our family did them, or perhaps we tried multiple ways ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need To Witness (June 2, 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,619 views

    We are called to be God’s witnesses. Our calling is an ongoing call because the world chases after illusions that can rob people of their souls.

    WHY WE NEED TO WITNESS Text: Galatians 1:1 -12 The story is told about a professional violinist who was giving a concert. When he finished, the crowd jumped from their seats and gave him a standing ovation. He had delivered a magnificent performance. The young violinist, with tears coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist