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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014
     | 5,429 views

    Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Three Foundational Issues For Understanding Acts Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    Acts can only be understood when the following issues/revelations are embraced: (1) The reality of Jesus’ resurrection (2) The instruction Jesus gave His followers in His post-resurrection appearances (3) The promise of the Holy Spirit that Jesus gave to

    Three Foundational Issues Series: Book of Acts #3 Acts 1:1-5 10-16-05 Intro The book of Acts opens with an amazing account of Jesus interacting with His followers for forty days after His resurrection. Can you imagine what it would be like to have Jesus here in His resurrection body giving us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Understanding The Fear Of The Lord (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    The key to developing an intimate friendship with God is understanding and developing a healthy fear of the LORD.

    Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 2) Call to worship scripture: Heb. 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” REVIEW: The key to developing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Satan’s Nature And Tactics Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 436 views

    Today we explore one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual warfare series: the nature and tactics of Satan. Understanding our enemy equips us to resist his schemes and walk in the authority Christ has given us.

    Understanding Satan’s Nature and Tactics January 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12 Introduction: The Cosmic Struggle Good morning, CrossWay Christian Fellowship. Today we explore one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Do We Understand It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,364 views

    The Bible is intended to be easily understood by the reader.

    Story about understanding the Bible Turn to 2 Timothy 2:15 This morning we continue our series on the Bible. We used the term text (ICON/VIDEO) because it speaks of the ancient text while at the same time speaking of our contemporary times. In week 1, we discussed the Why? (ICON/3 IMAGES). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,712 views

    From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

    Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When We Don’t Understand

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019
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     | 10,863 views

    When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

    When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding God’s Will? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016
     | 7,394 views

    Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

    Understanding God’s Will? Acts 21: 10-14 & Romans 12:1-2 Paul has left Ephesus and is now heading for Jerusalem. In the first few verses of Acts 21 we see that after a couple of stops, Paul and his traveling companions, arrived at Caesarea. There they are met by a man called Agabus, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Why God Allows Evil

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 13, 2024
     | 779 views

    This sermon digs deeper into the question why God allows evil and how it fits into His grand plan.

    Before we dive into today's sermon, let me share a little story with you. A man was having a conversation with God and asked, “God, why did You make the world so full of trouble?” God replied, “So you could have something to pray about!” The man thought for a moment and said, “Well, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2022
     | 2,466 views

    Jesus wants to help us understand... 1. His Scripture (vs. 9-13). 2. The spiritual dimension of sickness (vs. 14-18). 3. The miraculous power of faith in God (vs. 17-21). 4. The suffering of our Savior (vs. 9-12, 22-23).

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry, and J. Vernon McGee estimated that the Lord was only six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Your Miracle, Your Move – A Philosophical Reflection

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Apr 7, 2025
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     | 333 views

    What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it something deeper—an awareness, an understanding of truth, reality, and purpose? What do we do when we cannot perceive the truth?

    *** Use responsible and make adjustment based on your audience. Let the Holy Spirit minister through you. Note. I used some additional notes. You can build on this outline. Be blessed.**** Introduction What does it mean to see? Is sight merely the ability of the eyes to perceive light, or is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Your Mountain Has A Name

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,531 views

    When we start to equate the solution to our problem, to our own ability. That's the moment unbelief enters the arena! That's the moment our faith, takes a back seat to our ability.

    Your mountain has a name How many people here this morning have ever had a problem or need, you couldn’t figure out? How many of you exhausted every possible avenue, trying to come up with a solution to your dilemma? How many of you still have the problem? Isn’t that just like human nature? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask Until Your Joy Is Full

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    As sweet as these promises are, they do not come to pass at our own timing but according to God’s timing. God is not a God of “promise and fail.”

    TEXT: JOHN 16: 24 “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive that your joy may be full.”(John 16:24). The scripture tells us that whatever we ask in the name of Jesus shall be given to us (John 14:14). Matthew 7: 7 also promised that we should ask and it shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

    3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Loneliness And Betrayal Through Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 827 views

    When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

    Title: The Fourth Word from the Cross - Anguish At around three o'clock, Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, NIV). In this moment of darkness, Jesus experienced deep abandonment. Tonight, we reflect on the fourth word spoken by Jesus from ...read more

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