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  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Why The Infinite Became An Infant Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 18, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    A school boy questioned, why he knew there was only one God: “That is all there is room for”

    John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

    Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do The Heathen Rage

    Contributed by David Crowe on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    An expository sermon outline focused on the lost!

    2-4-01 “Why Do The Heathen Rage?” (Psalm 2) Intro: A. The heathen were furious. B. The nation was without focus. I. It Is Not Because Of Their Relationships * Their Relation A. Ruler knows the Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael LoBrutto avatar

    Why The Wisemen Were Wise

    Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

    WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,466 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is The Resurrection Of Jesus Important? Series

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,356 views

    Does it matter if Jesus really rose?

    WHY IS THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IMPORTANT <<<ILL>>> On February 27th, 1991 Ruth Dillow was at home in Chanuk, Kansas when the phone rang. It was bad news from the Pentagon. Her son, Private First Class Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a landmine in the Persian Gulf War and was dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why We Need Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

    INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Zacchaeus Climbed The Tree

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 25,831 views

    The curiosity of an unbeliever led to salvation

    LUKE 19:1-10 "WHY ZACCHAEUS CLIMBED THE TREE" A) Zacchaeus was a very rich man. * This is the only time the title "chief" is used with a tax collector. * This probably means that he was the head of the local taxation office. * Therefore, Zacchaeus would be responsible to the Roman government for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Your life should be characterized by forgiveness because Jesus first forgave you.

    When a person receives Jesus as their personal Leader and Forgiver, the Creator of the universe comes to dwell inside of them. Jesus forgave your sins past - present - future because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb 13:8) Jesus has given you the power to forgive Your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Made The Devil

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    God’s purposes in the Creation of others

    WHY GOD MADE THE DEVIL TEXT: EZEK 28:14-19 INTRO: Some will ask, If God made every thing, why did he make evil? 1. What is evil? Ans: The opposite way from God’s way. 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 2. Who is the Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Become Discouraged

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Let’s determine to make this week end meeting every bit as good and successful as our last one.

    Why we become discouraged! I. Inactivity or Laziness Rom 12:9-16 There is something for everyone to do. Don’t look for someone else to start activity. Anyone can invite someone over after church... Anyone could provide cookies or coffee for fellowship. Anyone could visit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Why Paul Preached The Gospel

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,492 views

    Paul said, "Woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel." This not only speaks to ministers, but confronts the laity of their responsibility to share the good news.

    I want to spend a few minutes tonight looking at this verse, even dissecting it a little bit, to bring it into an applicable understanding for all of us. Because when we read words like “preach,” and we do not have a life calling to stand in a pulpit like myself, we can sometimes shrink back ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Did Jesus Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

    WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,123 views

    We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

    WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist