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  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Why Truth Matters: The Source Of Lies Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,536 views

    A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

    I. Introduction a. Brief Recap Last week we began a series on the question of Truth, on why Truth matters. We looked at the shift in the way people think and in what people believe. That shift has gone from believing in an Absolute, unchanging set of morals and Truths, to the new belief that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    Why did Jesus have to die? If God is a God of love why would he ever let his own son die such a horrible death? Some critics say that the crucifixion is nothing more than a romantic story of a man who was going through an identity crisis. What do you beli

    I have never been able to entirely shake this story out of my head. There once was a man who worked in a small town as the operator of a drawbridge on a river. A train track ran across the bridge, and the operator’s job was to keep the bridge up when no train was coming so that the boats could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,705 views

    First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

    We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Why Praise God For His Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    Do we also praise God for forgiving our sins? Do we regard ourselves “blessed” for the forgiveness we received from Him?

    “Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits -- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,167 views

    This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

    Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Why Do I Have To Be A Disciple?

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with?

    WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A DISCIPLE? Matthew 28:18-20 Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with? So I went home thinking over what I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

    "Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

    Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,722 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

    Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
     | 4,111 views

    I should go to church to give something, to get something and to gather something.

    WHY SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? May 27, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 1:8-13 Man wrote letter to Ed. complained it made no sense to go to church "I’ve gone for 30 yrs now in that time I have heard 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. Think I’m wasting my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,120 views

    Benefits of church attendance.

    Why Should I Go to Church? Text: Psalm 84:10-12 I. Go to church a. God’s people love church i. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Why I Believe Christianity Is True

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 1,600 views

    We come from a Designer, which should cause us to consider what the point of life is; this can only be found in Jesus Christ.

    Where do we come from? 1. Random accident 2. Designer Who are we? 1. A collection of molecules 2. A significant creature with an eternal soul If 1 is true, what is purpose of life? 1a. Hedonism- “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!” O’D’s pleasure centres. 1b. Altruism (enlightened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

    Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed