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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022
     | 1,405 views

    This sermon was originally designed to be an Easter sermon, but it can be preached on any Sunday to support some of the main reasons for believing in Christ and Christianity.

    How many of you like to watch the evening news? Debbie told me that the evening news is for old people. I look forward to the news. I get my ice cream and watch the NBC News every night. I really look forward to it. She says kids don’t watch the news that much anymore. I thought I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Behave In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,202 views

    The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,207 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Is God Silent?

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 16, 2023
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     | 4,496 views

    To those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense?

    I want to begin with a statement in my sermon this morning that whatever God is doing… it makes no sense especially to the serious believers among us, to those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense? Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023
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     | 3,853 views

    Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

    ************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 3,714 views

    Attending church has many benefits - social connection, uplifting messages, inspiring music, coffee. But all of those needs can be met in other ways. There is one thing, however, that is absolutely unique about meeting together to worship, and that is the promised presence of Christ among us.

    Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! How many of you are wearing green? Good for you. But - wasn’t it just Christmas a couple of weeks ago? It’s hard to believe that Easter is only two weeks away. I realize that what I’m about to say will betray my age, but don’t you find that every year seems to go by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024
     | 919 views

    The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

    Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024
     | 396 views

    Mary was bearing a great burden, or was it? Elizabeth wondered why all these good things is happening to her.

    Why is this Happening to me? Luke 1:39-55 1. Mary has to leave her home town39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the country, • Mary leaves town maybe her parents ask her to leave, maybe Joseph is upset with her, maybe she leaves because she is pregnant without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Are You Downcast?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025
     | 170 views

    Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

    Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Why We Wait

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,276 views

    All that is required for me to have victory is faith in His Person, His Plans, His Purposes and His Power. Whether we know it or not, whether we live it or not, whether we accept it or not, God's people are a victorious people! And, we do not have to live defeated and discouraged lives!

    Isaiah 25:9 WHY WE WAIT June 16, 2024 President Eisenhower said, "There are no victories at discount prices!" Our military knows that truth on every field of battle. Victory always demands a very high price! The victory that you and I have in Jesus this morning is ours because God paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was Jesus A Carpenter?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,457 views

    A message about who Jesus was and who He is.

    Sermon: "Why Was Jesus a Carpenter?" Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Long And Why?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2025
     | 373 views

    The prophet is angry God has not responded, but God responds write, wait, proud will fall, and live by faith.

    How Long and Why? Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet seems very upset he asks How Long? How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? • Some scholars believe he is boiling mad • He fires two questions to the Almighty: “How long?” and “Why?” • “How long?” Habakkuk isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    My God, Why? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
     | 160 views

    Psalm 22 reveals honest lament, prophetic suffering, and Christ’s redeeming victory, transforming our deepest “why?” into confident praise through His finished work.

    INTRODUCTION — THE PSALM WE HEAR BUT RARELY ENTER Psalm 22 is one of the most famous passages in Scripture, but ironically, it is one of the least understood. We know its opening line because Jesus cried it from the cross. We quote it during communion, on Good Friday, in moments of grief, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 241 views

    The parables are more than storytelling devices to help people remember Jesus' teachings. The listener who pursues understanding will receive both healing and blessing, and ultimately come to know God.

    I would like to open with an illustration by Lifeway author Christine Hoover. She tells of the time her husband, Kyle, used her in a sermon illustration and spoke of her inability to perfect a pecan pie. She testifies, “That particular Sunday, I was serving in the nursery, and as parents came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Genealogy Matters Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2025
     | 127 views

    Genealogy is boring…Until it explains you.

    Why Genealogy Matters February 1, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 3:23-38 The Scripture We Tend to Skip Over the last several years, DNA testing has become almost a form of entertainment. You’ve seen the commercials. You spit in a tube, mail it off, and six weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren