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  • Philip Cunningham III avatar

    Why Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,778 views

    A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

    Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Then The Law Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-in regard to 1) Its Purpose, 2) Its Mediator, and 3)ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. For most people it just means that the Christmas buying season is in full swing. A common practice for advertisers to encourage people to buy before a particular time is to offer something with the phrase “for a limited time only”. I mentioned how it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why A Baby?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

    WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why? (Theodicy)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,376 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

  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Why Hope?

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    In a world of cynics why should we put our hope in God? Scripture gives us good cause to put our hope in Him!

    WhyHope December 14, 2008 Buying car experience 22 years old New what monthly payments needed to be Agreed with salesman Went to finance office Payments were over the threshold I questioned There are no free lunches I didn’t want a free car; I just wanted the deal we had agreed on Bait and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008
     | 1,579 views

    Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

    December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A "Why's" Man

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,194 views

    What can we learn from Joseph’s response to the angel’s message?

    A “Why’s” man I wonder how many of you would hazard a guess as to which word I find the most troublesome in the English language? Despite its diminutive size it’s a word that has plagued me most of my life. It’s the word ‘why?’ Any of you who have ever been parents have, I’m sure, wished on more ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,393 views

    We are more than willing to receive the forgiveness of others. It is a little harder to be the one who forgives, especially when we have been hurt. Philemon and focus on the question, "Why should we forgive?"

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Why Forgive?” If you were asked, “What does forgiveness look like?” how would you answer? Let me show you my answer. Read Luke 15:11-24 This parable talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    Why don’t most Christians worship on Saturday?

    Why Sunday? Ex 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let’s look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    Real Sin has real consequences. Only God can deal with them and he does that via the Cross

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. 1 Cor 1 tells us that Christ crucified is a stumbling block ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Why Ashes Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,620 views

    Ash Wednesday Sermon teaching about why we use ashes on ash wednesday.

    Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Why Me?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,326 views

    Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

    If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,564 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

  • Colin Bain avatar

    Why Remember

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,361 views

    We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

    I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army