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  • David Ward avatar

    Why Bother With Worship? Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023
     | 2,153 views

    A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

    INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Afraid

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023
     | 2,294 views

    This message is about fear, asking the question "Why are we so afraid?" Fear is one of the drivers of hate so what we are seeing is exactly what Jesus prophesied would happen in these last days.

    Why Are We Afraid? Scriptures: Second Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; First John 4:18 The title of my message this morning is “Why Are We Afraid?” This past week a man was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a young woman who was in a car that mistakenly pulled into his driveway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023
     | 3,499 views

    What does Jesus say about the church? is it important in our lives?

    Why go to church? Selective verses Good Morning Everyone- We are glad that you are here. Prayer- I want to speak with you about “The church.” The church is a building and church is people. The church is people who go to church and the people who go to church trying to get other people to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Worldview Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 7,518 views

    What you believe about God’s Word will determine how you view the world around you. If your worldview does not come from God’s Word, it will come from the world.

    Why Worldview Matters Romans 12:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2023 How many of you wear glasses or contacts? Actually, we all use lenses to view the world around us. [Put on different colored glasses] • Contrast red (Republican) and blue (Democrat). • Contrast green (Packers) and blue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You Sleeping?

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 14, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    Jesus and His Disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane

    Why Are You Sleeping? Mark 14:32-42 Good morning, Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Christmas holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. King Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:9 How long will you slumber, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My God, Why? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
     | 194 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

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    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
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     | 397 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
     | 173 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

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    Why Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024
     | 407 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 Israel Matters

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025
     | 543 views

    This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

    Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Divisions In The Church?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,264 views

    For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

    We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Why We Wait

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,301 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
     | 1,531 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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    How Long And Why?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2025
     | 418 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

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024
     | 953 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