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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Are We Afraid

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023
     | 2,233 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
     | 3,410 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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    Disciple: Why Me?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 521 views

    The Christian experience of the believers in the first-century church may seem radical to many in the church today, but to those early believers, it was normal Christianity.

    Opening illustration: Video on Discipleship Introduction: While every disciple is a believer, not every believer is necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. We know that they were a praying, worshipping, loving, giving, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Left Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 28, 2024
     | 951 views

    Jesus Says it is better for Him to go and to send the Holy Spirit. That may not make sense, so let's dig into John 16 and see why!

    Why Jesus Left Good Morning. This Morning’s Gospel text is from the same chapter we read from in John last week, John 16, and it does make a nice Part II to what we read. So, let’s review a couple of things from last week. 1. It comes from a part of the Gospel of John I figuratively called Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Divisions In The Church?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,158 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

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,172 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 Go To Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 3,621 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 Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024
     | 369 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 Is This Happening To Me? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 958 views

    Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.

    Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more

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    Why Serve God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
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     | 1,380 views

    This sermon explores the link between our salvation and service, how service leads to spiritual joy, and our role as stewards in God's kingdom.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be in your company, to share a few moments together as we open God's Word. It's in these moments that we find strength, hope, and guidance. It's in these moments that we are reminded that we are not alone, that we are part of a great and loving ...read more

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    Why Did They Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 519 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.

    Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more

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    Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,427 views

    Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

    “Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

    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 grow from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,291 views

    Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

    When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is God Silent?

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,432 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