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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Did Judas Believe In Jesus As Lord?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2025
     | 215 views

    This passage provides us with an interesting insight into the nature of Judas' faith (or lack thereof).

    DID JUDAS BELIEVE IN JESUS AS LORD? Judas refers to Jesus as “Rabbi,” not “Lord.” - Matthew 26:22, 25. - It’s long been a source of contention what exactly the nature of Judas’ belief or disbelief in Jesus was. He was a disciple, saw the miracles, heard the teaching. Yet he ends up betraying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe, Help My Unbelief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
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     | 1,210 views

    This sermon encourages believers to overcome doubts and uncertainties by strengthening their faith, trust, and love in God's everlasting guidance and love.

    Good morning, Today, we gather here not as a family united by faith, bound by love, and driven by the shared desire to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 9:24, which reads, 'Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; ...read more

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    Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,151 views

    This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

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    More Than Enough

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,258 views

    If We seek God, He will be there! We will never hunger and thirst for Him in Vain

    More Than Enough Last week we talked about seeking the Lord being thirsty and hungering for the actual presence of the Lord in our worship, our church and our lives, which reminded me of a story I heard at my High School graduation. A man on the road in the desert passes by a gas station and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    If God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2025
     | 371 views

    He has revealed Himself many times, but you refused to see, but the time is coming when you will have no choice to see.

    IF God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe I do not know how many times I have heard people say something along the line, “If God would reveal Himself, I’d believe. Sadly, the history of the human race proves otherwise. Gen 3:8  And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing And Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    Matthew 15:9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.

    HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36; Matthew 15:1-9. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had travelled before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believers Are Ministers Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021
     | 2,111 views

    In troubles and in blessings and in every way believers are to be ministers of God's grace.

    BELIEVERS ARE MINISTERS OF GOD’S GRACE (Outline) March 1, 2020 - Lent 1 - 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-10 INTRO: We are saved by grace. God’s grace is simply defined as undeserved love for sinners. Of-ten love is undeserved. God’s perfect love is truly undeserved. That is why the grace of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have Ye Received The Holy Ghost Since Ye Believed?

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,820 views

    Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?

    Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Good News Bad News

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022
     | 1,605 views

    I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

    Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

    Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Difference

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,201 views

    There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

    What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy "a Son's Testimony Of His Mother Clarien Dixon"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025
     | 11 views

    The oldest of 3 sons gives his testimony of the life of his mother who was a believer in Christ.

    A Son’s Testimony Regarding His Mother, Clarien Dixon Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 I want to thank all of you for your outpouring of love and generosity to us in the loss of our Mother. I want to acknowledge that she has passed the torch to the new matriarch of the family on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Casting Down Imaginations

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2021
     | 4,281 views

    In the world we are living today there is a lot of things going on that brings into our mind vain imaginations.

    We are living in a world that is rapidly changing and as the world is going through a process of change, we the body of Christ need to put on the whole armour God according to Ephesians 6: 11 - 18 that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 Records this amazing word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Glory Through An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    Your labour is never in vain, keep praying, keep digging, and keep seeking. There will be a release of Glory.

    Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” An Open heaven ~ Jacob received angelic visitation and the Nation of Israel was born Peter had a trance when heaven opened and the Gentiles received Salvation as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 John 5:13 Believing With Assurance Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,120 views

    If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ. Accept his claim to be the only begotten Son of God. Admit your disobedience to God and ask him for forgiveness.

    Believing with Assurance Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Mind you, he probably hadn’t imagined the industry that’s sprung up around tax avoidance these days. But he was certainly correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican