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  • John Gaston avatar

    Three Nails

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 14, 2019
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     | 16,338 views

    According to Scripture (John 20:25) and Roman practices of the time, Christ was held to the Cross by three nails but I want to call this belief into question. Nor were the Jews, Romans, or Judas responsible for His death.

    THREE NAILS Lk. 23:32-34; Mt. 27:45-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. If you ever ask a preacher about his last sermon, he will give you the whole thing again! They usually think they did a good job. So sometimes you get more than you think! 2. D.C. Hightower was a missionary for the Methodist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Satan The Devil Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022
     | 3,819 views

    Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

    Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Believe Me: I Doubt It

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025
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    Belief and doubt often coexist in the same faithful heart. This sermon shows how God speaks through Scripture, meets us in our questions, and calls us to walk by faith with open Bibles and tender hearts.

    Introduction – When Doubt Knocks A young man knelt before his beloved, ring in hand. “Sweetheart, I love you so much. I want you to marry me. I don’t have a car like Johnny Green. I don’t own a yacht like Johnny Green. I don’t have a house as big as Johnny Green’s. I don’t have the money of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Sandeep Samson avatar

    The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025
     | 451 views

    The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

    1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Character Study Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Daniel’s life stands as a powerful testimony of faithfulness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to God. He thrived in a hostile environment without compromising his beliefs and was greatly used by God to reveal deep prophetic mysteries.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DANIEL – PROPHET IN BABYLON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:8 "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank..." Supporting Texts: Daniel 2:19-23, Daniel 3:16-18, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    We're Missing The God Behind The Word: Who Are You Really God?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023
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    It's astonishing how we can miss this simple connection. We can get so focused on belief in scripture, a worldview, a depiction of reality, which is all good stuff, that we can all together miss that the goal is to know the real God who behind all this information.

    The thing we need to discover is this: Who is God, really? That is the chief question. Nothing else really matters. We've been in evangelical Christianity, and the apologetics movement, ever focused on a list of things we ought to believe. It's very informational. This is all exceedingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Scott Maze avatar

    No Publicity Stunt: Missing God In Plain Sight Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,037 views

    How do you explain that when people want to curse, they don’t say, “Muhammed,” but they swear by saying the words “Jesus Christ”? Why do Muslims, Sikhs, Mormons, Unitarians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Deists all find a way to incorporate Jesus into their religion?

    Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are a lot you cannot of people you cannot count on. But there’s one you can bet the farm on, and His name is Jesus. Find John 7 with me, if you will. Jesus finds Himself poked and prodded by the public in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013
     | 4,609 views

    God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

    A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 4 - God's Special Protection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,633 views

    If we want to have the special protection of God, we must trust God like David trusted Him. Only when our lives are in God’s hands and He becomes our shield and defender will our lives be safe and protected from every harm and attack that is aimed at us.

    Let us read 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) God is able to make every blessing overflow on us, and this is applicable to every area of our lives. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Doctrines That Free Vs Doctrines That Enslave

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 23, 2015
     | 5,344 views

    Here is a sad reality, any one of us, being unprepared to recognize false ideas, might entertain some belief or practice that does not coincide with Jesus teachings! I have seen us lose a few people from this Church over the years and it saddens me.

    Doctrines That Free vs Doctrines That Enslave by Kelly Durant Galatians 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

    Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Parks avatar

    Is There Really A God?

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a high school professor or a university Biology prof. who made fun of God?

    Is There really A God? And Does It Matter? TEXT: Acts 2:25-26; Heb. 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there really a God? And does it really matter? 2. You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    A Day Of Cheers And Tears Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 39,898 views

    When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.

    A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    I Believe In God The Father Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for over 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say these words and how do these beliefs impact our lives today.

    Psalm 46:1-11 “I Believe in God Almighty” INITRODUCTION The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest statements of faith in the Christian Church. We can find traces of it back to the second century and have record of its use in its present form by 450 AD. This creed expresses what we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Let No Man Deceive You

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    Some men try deliberately to deceive and fool you, but this is rare. Usually it is just a church taking hold of one particular belief, not knowing it is ungodly. It is the leadership’s job to keep watch for this. Ez 33:6.

    Let no man deceive you 2 Thess 2:3 “…Let no one in any way deceive you...” Ezekial 33:6 “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational