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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does The Bible Contradict Itself And Did Paul Invent Christianity?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 24, 2021
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     | 2,810 views

    For over 2000 years, people have claimed that both the Old and New Testaments are plagued with numerous contradictions. Dr. Bart D. Ehrman, The King of Contradiction is discussed.

    Christianity continues to grow and thrive throughout the world and remains the largest of all religions on Earth. The life of Jesus is the fundamental event of Scripture and is told from different perspectives. The central theme of the Bible is that God has provided redemption and forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Direct Evidence That Proves The Historicity Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 9, 2024
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     | 866 views

    You may not like the answer....

    You may not like the answer, but it is - NO! There is no direct empirical evidence (i.e., primary or reliable secondary sources) or absolute proof that Jesus existed. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of atheists and agnostics, there is no audio or video evidence of any person alive today who was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honor Marriage Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,432 views

    Do Honor God we must honor our marraige in a God honoring way.

    Honor Marriage Ephesians 5:21-33 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Do we have any couples in the room who’ve been married for 50+ years? Even if your spouse is now deceased, go ahead and stand up if the two of you were married this long. Now, if you’ve been married 40 years or more, join ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Smyrna: Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021
     | 4,004 views

    Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

    Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unshakeable Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jan 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,602 views

    The number one thing people are looking for, hungry for, begging for, thirsting for, living for, even dying for is HOPE! Hope is not only one of the most powerful words in the English language, it truly is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

    Most of us go about our daily routines without giving much thought to HOW the devices we use were constructed. Many of the items you use for work, play, and education rely on what are known as rare earth elements. There are seventeen rare earth elements in the periodic table, and all of these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 11,734 views

    Disciples of Jesus can have a profound impact on the world.

    March 18, 2001 Understanding the Kingdom – Part 4 INTRODUCTION What possible influence could the people described in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) expect to have on this hard, tough world? Slowly but surely the world is rotting from within. The erosion has plunged our world into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Jesus Part Iii, The Rock Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Part 3 of the "Finding Jesus" series where we see Jesus as the smitten Rock and the Rock we can speak to.

    FINDING JESUS, PART III THE ROCK OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS WE HAVE BEEN FINDING JESUS. Ÿ FINDING JESUS IN OUR TEMPTATIONS When we find Jesus in our temptations, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Room

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 15,726 views

    This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

    Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Reflection Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    Christian Worldview includes our status as creatures made in the image of God.

    The Big Picture - A Holy Reflection Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31; 11: 1-9 John 17: 15-26 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Last week we spent some time together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Treat Church Members Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    # 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    It is important to have a creed...to determine what, in fact, you believe.

    I BELIEVE TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Mark 9:17-27 Now that our lighthouse is built and there is a light to shine on our way, I want to shift our point of reference from the lighthouse to a nearby ship. (Steve and George skit.) It is time for us to chart the course of our ship across the year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Nails

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,618 views

    A sermon on the Crucifixion.

    Colossians 2:13-15 – “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;” “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Smith avatar

    The Apostolic Invasion Of Europe (A Sermon On Acts 16:9-15)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    Philippi was a tough place to start a mission - wrong type of people, wrong area, wrong timing! But it seems that God doesn’t need straightforward circumstances in or...

    We’re reading from the diary of St Paul, as given to us in the book of Acts - a section covering Paul’s second tour of duty in Asia Minor. In Acts Chapter 16, Paul begins what we might call the Apostolic invasion of Europe! In the diary entry that follows this one, Paul and his comrade Silas are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Blind To Barriers Of Bondage

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    Many people are in self imposed bondage. They need to discover the liberty that Jesus Brings us.

    Blind to Barriers of Bondage Galatians 5:1 This week I saw and touched with my hands a small 10-ft section of the old Berlin wall, known infamously as the Iron curtain. It was built in 1961 in response to the millions of freedom seeking souls that had fled soviet domination. On this small ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist