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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Did Jesus Go To Hell On The Sabbath Before Easter Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2023
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     | 2,502 views

    Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed the death of Jesus and preceded Easter resurrection morning

    Jesus willingly gave His life on a Friday afternoon before sunset when the Sabbath began. It is known as Good Friday because He forgave all sin on the Cross and conquered death. Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed His death and preceded Easter resurrection morning in modern Western ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Your King Is Coming”

    Contributed by John Newton on May 4, 2025
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    As he rides into Jerusalem, Jesus is greeted by a crowd of admirers waving palm branches

    The ancient world out of which our Scriptures arose was a succession of mighty empires that swept across the Middle East. There had been the Egyptian Empire (1560-1069 BC), followed by the Assyrian Empire (1300-612 BC), after which came the Persian Empire (550-330 BC). But by far the greatest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2025
     | 528 views

    We are justified and sustained not by our own works or perfection, but by trusting the Faithful One.

    Habakkuk Bible Study – Week 2: Living by Faith A. Review Week 1 – The Prophet's First Complaint (1:1–11) - Habakkuk opens with a raw complaint: “How long, Lord?” He sees injustice, violence, and destruction. - God’s surprising answer: He is raising up the Babylonians (Chaldeans) as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatness Of Our God

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 15, 2025
     | 295 views

    Great is an overused word today, but right to describe our Great God. Awesome is even better

    Watching the Browns’ exhibition game last week, I was very critical of the announcer’s overuse, even misuse of the adjective ‘great’. Ask Cathy. Their effusive descriptions focused on one rookie, who wasn’t even chosen until late in the draft because of concerns about his ability to play ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Transubstantiation During Communion Supported By The New Testament Or Early Church History?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 21, 2024
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     | 559 views

    The Holy Communion Eucharist is at the center of Christian worship.

    The Holy Communion Eucharist (Gk: ‘eucharisteo’ = give thanks), also known as the Lord’s Supper, commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with the Disciples before His crucifixion during their observation of the traditional seder meal served on the 15th and 16th of the month of Nisan in Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Letter To The Churches Of Christ

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022
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    Discussing and revealing troubling teachings in the Churches of Christ.

    This serves as both an open letter to ministers, and others, in the Church of Christ and a bit of an inside look at the Church of Christ. Almost every source used comes from the writings of Church of Christ preachers and college professors. A bibliography is available at the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bible For Dummies

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    This is an overview of the Bible, we subtitled it Genesis to Revelation in 25 minutes. It actually took 28 but you can’t breath while you preach it.

    This book contains 6000 years of recorded history. It tells the stories of the Jewish people, of the Messiah Jesus and of the early church. It contains intrigue and romance, love and betrayal. It’s made up of flowing poetry, gripping prose and soaring apocalyptical prophecies. It’s not just one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Biblical Basis For Group Ministry Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 11,340 views

    Biblical Basis For Group Ministry

    THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART I The Biblical Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Must I Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    The Bible is clear about how we can receive the salvation offered to us by God through Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: In 1 Corinthians 10:11, we read, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” The witness of the Old Testament is an example to the New Testament church. In the stories of the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Teaching Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    During a moment spent between Nicodemus and Jesus, we are all taught the way, the only way to savlation.

    Moments with the Master Series A TEACHING MOMENT John 3:1-15 Intro Over the last several weeks, we have looked at several of the personal encounters that Jesus had while He was here, walking upon the earth. We have watched Him as He interacted with sick people, dead people and lost people. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    First in a series of four messages on our church’s vision statement; this deals with our vision to "develop authentic, passionate Christians"; using Luke 10:38-42 and John 12:1-8, passages about Mary, I draw lessons from her passion to know Christ and wor

    Our Vision: Choosing the Best Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8 The story of the basset hound appeared in Tacoma, Washington newspaper. The dog’s name was Tattoo. The reporter wrote, “Tattoo didn’t plan on going for a run that evening, but when his owner accidentally shut the poor dog’s leash in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Gospel Confirmed" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,640 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Hebrews

    “For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,970 views

    So many people today don't want to place their faith in the Bible saying it is an outdated and irrelevant book... I beg to differ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2010 Date Preached: June 6, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: Can I Trust the Bible? Sermon Text: 2 Tim 3:16-17 [ESV] 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul In Ephesus En Route To Antioch Of Syria Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2017
     | 5,617 views

    Acts 18:18-22 provides a transition between Paul’s second and third missions. On the one hand, it concludes the second, with Paul returning to Antioch where his journey began. On the other hand, Paul’s brief visit to Ephesus looks toward the third....

    May 8, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.9: Paul in Ephesus en route to Antioch of Syria (18:18-22) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordinances Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
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     | 6,212 views

    Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

    Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God