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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Praise God? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2019
     | 3,927 views

    Why should we praise god and how often should we be doing it?

    Last week we learned about Godly Leader/Judge Deborah, Israel’s Army Commander Barak, and a special woman Jael who decided to take the life of an evil person Sisera who was the commander of the Army who went against Israel. Today we will read the praises to God of Deborah and Barak. Open your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is It Okay To Question God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,204 views

    God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

    1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    God Knows How Much We Can Handle

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,973 views

    God won't put more on you than you can bare!

    The Lord even knows how much of the pain the can handle. God gives us pain at times to make us stronger. God knows how much pain we can handle. God gives us pain for different reasons. Sometimes we are put in pain for not listening to him. God will get on us sometimes for not listening. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are We Predestined Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
     | 981 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 379 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Me?

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
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     | 4,540 views

    Have you ever asked the question "Why Me God" Mary was told she was highly favored of the Lord. In life we have questions of Why Me, God has a plan for each of our lives.

    Why Me? In a moment you will see a short clip that will connect with the scripture verses we will be using for today. Have you ever asked God, Why Me? Luke 1:26-39 The clip I show you will have us sitting in on the conversation between Mary and Elizabeth at Elizabeth’s home. Clip A young girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,687 views

    What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

    OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

    [Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,265 views

    Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

    Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Knight avatar

    We Call Him Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    A look at the reason Jesus was born; why we call Him Savior.

    We Call Him Savior "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. And He was stating the matter plainly. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Son Of Man Lifted Up

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    "Why does God allow it?"************* The Old Testament is the tadpole, the New the frog!

    I wonder how many of our eyes go glazed when we hear this: “The Old Testament Reading is taken from the Book of Exodus”!? Someone, in a Lent Study Group, once asked me: “Why should we pay attention to the Old Testament? Isn’t it’s teaching out of date?. Isn’t the New Testament all we need?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Malone avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    In this message we will answer 3 questions that many in our nation are asking. Why did this happen? Where should I turn? What should I do?

    “In God We Trust” In Isaiah chapter 54, we read; “Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground. They cause plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the people and bread for the farmer. The same is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Are The Lost , Lost.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    While we discuss amongst ourselves the answer is obvious, why are the lost . lost and how do we reach them

    Why are the lost , lost . What a good question to ask . In over 2000 years of The Word being taught , preached about , televised , missioned , and spread by every virtual means known to man why then do we still have lost people in the world . When the automobile came into existence around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,235 views

    Why do we do church? What is our goal and how do we accomplish that goal?

    A man once told about his school’s Spring Break Trip to Italy. When they visited Rome they entered St. Peter's Basilica, the 2nd largest church in world. The tour guide explained, "This church is so large no man on earth could hit a baseball from one end to the other. Not Lou Gehrig. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ