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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Why Be Baptised?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 3,427 views

    Have you been baptised as a believer? Here’s what it means to be baptised.

    Why Be Baptised? Mark 1:1-8 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"--"a voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Tongues?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    Why the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important in the church today.

    January 25, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 14:18 Subject: The Pentecostal Church Title: Why Tongues? I am thrilled to see the growth in our church. I have been told by a number of people that because of our location and the decreased population base in the area that we should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Why Be Holy?”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
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    Holiness is a relationship with God. The closer we draw to the Lord, the mor we look like Jesus.

    I John 3:1-10 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 9, 2008 “Why Be Holy?” I. The Depth of God’s Love (vs. 1-3 A. He has made us His children 1. We who were the cause of His Son’s death 2. We who were the enemies of God B. He will give us glorified bodies 1. We can’t enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,804 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 Wait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.

    1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why This Mission? Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008
     | 3,278 views

    Part three and the final in the series Mission Possible. Why should you accept this mission?

    RECAP of week one and 2: The church is the body of Christ To become a member of the body, you must make Christ the head! In order for this to happen you must realize there is… Universal SIN: Romans 3:9-23 Universal SAVIOR: Romans 3:24-31 Universal REQUIREMENT: John 14:1-6 Individual RESPONSE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Bible

    Contributed by Roger Jennings on Feb 12, 2006
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     | 2,911 views

    a sermon on why and how we should use the Bible.

    WHY THE BIBLE Have you ever wonder why we have the Bible? Or how we are suppose to us it? Well I think God knew we could not live without it. Why the Bible, well for starters it is a handbook for Christians to live by instructions if you will. Second it is a history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

    "pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jerusalem?

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2004
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     | 5,402 views

    As Christians, this city of peace is a very important location for prophecy. The amazing events that have already taken place in Jerusalem is incredible - but find out what’s still going to happen there. It’s amazing!

    “Why Jerusalem?” 2 Chronicles 6:6 & 7:16 To begin with, there are several points to examine from these verses: · 2 Chronicles was written about 450 B.C., as the Jews were about to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Which was first built by Solomon about 950 B.C. · With the leadership of Ezra, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why The Shepherds?

    Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

    Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rejoice! Why? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    We are often told that we are to rejoice as Christians but you ever wonder: Why?

    Well we are almost through the prophets, both major and minor. And you’ll recall from earlier messages that the designation Major and Minor has nothing to do with the importance of the Prophet or his message, instead it is indicative of the length of his message. And most of these guys had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Hope?

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without hope – forget it.

    I Showed a Picture of a boy I met in an Orphanage. This picture was taken early this year at an orphanage in Guatemala. There were 30-40 kids there all hungry for love and attention. We had gone there to give them what they were hungry for. The kids surrounded us almost as soon as we got off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Ask?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    Why Ask? Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask

    Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Here Jesus was teaching on the subject of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why A Sacrifice?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    the meaning of the cross

    Intro: why did God institute the sacrifices? Is there any value in understanding their meaning for us today? How do they all point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross? I. Why did God institute the sacrificial system? a. First of all to point to the significance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God