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Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 25 ratings

| 4,861 views

How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001

based on 127 ratings

| 34,173 views

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 14, 2001

based on 67 ratings

| 10,603 views

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair. Part 2 of 2

"If God is Good, Why is Life so unfair" Illustration: At the San Diego Padres baseball games, between innings once in a while, they put a little puzzle on the score board. They have the outline of a baseball player and a trivia question; you try to guess who the player is. They start off by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Settle For Hamburger When You Can Have Steak?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 10, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 4,658 views

As Christians,we settle for far less than what we can have in Christ.

Matthew 4:18-22 NAS 18. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fisherman. 19. And He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” 20. Immediately they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 2,428 views

Series: Resurrection Appearance

INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,006 views

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Canadian Christians Vote On June 28th, 2004

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 1,645 views

See how God works in us as agents of change to help others, love others through a thing called "voting" rather than revolting.

WHY CANADIAN CHRISTIANS VOTE ON JUNE 28th, 2004 June 28th tomorrow is decision time in Canada. I wonder who will be in power. Given the tight race between the Liberals and the Conservatives, as experts inform us, it seems we may have a minority government. But I will boldly predict this… There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Part 1 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2005

based on 82 ratings

| 17,798 views

Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move? Today we begin a series of messages that are based on a question a woman asked her pastor at the conclusion of a service. WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? The question came after he had preached on the text in Mark that says: "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12, Mark 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Sexual Sins Bring So Steep A Price?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 12, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 5,687 views

Five of the reasons that we need to take sexual sin seriously.

What Were Their Excuses For Their Sexual Exploits? 1. “You can’t tell me what to do.” - v. 12 - “All things are lawful for me. . .” - This is an abuse of the idea of Christian liberty. They took the genuine freedom that we have in Christ and used it as an avenue to pursue sin. - As Paul points ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 18,782 views

What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 4,058 views

This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

- Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

based on 77 ratings

| 21,035 views

Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die - To Liberate Us From Sin Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 5,232 views

How to deal with the guilt of sin and walk into freedom.

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To liberate a people to run away from sin Audio version Intro I recently heard Greg Haslam say that as Christians we are left here on earth to cause trouble, to destabilise things. I suppose that is especially true of preachers. According ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don't I Always Feel God's Presence Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 16, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 11,982 views

1 of 4 in Tough Questions Series of messages. This focuses on why we donï¿½t always feel Godï¿½s Presence. It involves a study of Moses in Ex 33 seeking to see Godï¿½s Glory

Tough Questions ï¿½ Real Answers April 15, 2007 Sometimes as we grow older we lose the innocence and faith we have as children. Somewhere in the passing of time trust and hope becomes suspicion and cynicism. Our knowledge of God is no longer a simple knowledge but a complex intellectual ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why G-L-O-R-Y Is Due Christ

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 29, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 3,713 views

GLORY is broken down to show us how to Glory in Christ Jesus.

Jn. 1:14 Why G-L-O-R-Y Is Due Christ John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. I.G-ive - Titus 2:14 Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

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