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  • Tim Bond avatar

    Why Was Jesus Baptized?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    Jesus’ baptism tells us something about the significance of baptism for all Christians.

    Some of the most memorable events in the church are baptisms. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of participating in many baptisms, and I have to say that they are some of my greatest recollections of church. The first baptism I participated in up close and personal was my own. At age 13, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 240 ratings
     | 27,917 views

    When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

    I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
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     | 821 views

    The reason we get baptized

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

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    Why Evangelism Is Important Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
     | 826 views

    Evangelism is the heartbeat of Christianity. It is the method God has chosen to bring salvation to the world.

    WHY EVANGELISM IS IMPORTANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 10:14-15 "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Why All The Rules?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    The laws of God provide order, blessing and transformation.

    Recently, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation announced the beginning of the XFL, the X-rated Football League. McMahon said, “The NFL has become too conservative, too corporate with too much regulation. We’re bringing back old-fashioned, smashmouth football but with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Long? And Why? Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY?

    BIG IDEA: WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS: HOW LONG? AND WHY? I. (:1-7) WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED THEY ASK, "HOW LONG?" vs. 5 "How long, O Lord? Wilt Thou be angry forever?" A. (:1-3) The Extreme Severity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Tell The Shepherds?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    1. The greatest event that has ever happened.

    1. The greatest event that has ever happened. The biggest breaking news story. An announcement sent directly from God Himself. 2. This is what the shepherds heard that night so many years ago. They were the first people to whom God announced the birth of His Son. 3. What is a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,565 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

    Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Spirit Came

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    • Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

    Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why 'good' Friday?

    Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,729 views

    Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

    A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Why Is There Evil In The World? Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    Eight in the series on answering objections to the faith.

    Answering Our Culture #8 ¡V ¡§If God is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?¡¨ Various Scriptures September 22, 2002 NOTE: I am greatly indebted to the books, "The Case for Faith," by Lee Strobel, and "True for You, But Not for Me," by Paul Copan. Introduction There is no question that evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 36,735 views

    Why does God allow so much hurt and pain in the world? What’s His reason? How can bad things work for the good? I have an answer...

    Why Me, Lord? Romans 8: 28 – 31 June 9, 2002 You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in the hospital all broken & bruised and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling of the roof… but not hitting the ground… Or, when you call Suicide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Why Choose God?

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    Three Blessings from God based on Psalm 23

    Why Choose God? Three Blessings From God Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You Troubled?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,689 views

    The invitation of Christ to anyone is twofold...examine me and experience me.

    August 4, 2002 They still call it the Easter miracle in Tanzania. It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist