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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Hinge Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2012
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    Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. Christian faith hangs upon the resurrection. How/Why is Christian faith hinged upon the resurrection? Christian faith Hangs upon...

    The HINGE Of RESURRECTION—Resurrection Sunday! Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. Christian faith hangs upon the resurrection. How is Christian faith hinged upon the resurrection? 1— Christian faith Hangs upon... The RESURRECTION PROMISE(Mat. 16:21; Mat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 6,475 views

    From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

    Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Realization Of Christmas

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011
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     | 4,464 views

    Propecy is fulfilled and a Saviour is born.

    Recap of Last Week’s Message-- The Reason for Christmas (Gen. 3:15) The Realization of Christmas (Luke 2:1-20)-- Luke 2:1-20 Introduction May well be the most familiar and beloved portion all the Gospels. The story is old, but it is ever new; and Christians never tire of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Real? Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,558 views

    The late Leonard Ravenhill said "Are the things your living for worthy of Christ dying for?" We need to recommit ourselves to focusing on what really counts in life.

    “FOCUS” “Are You Real?” by Donny Granberry Today I want to begin to help each one of us to gain a new “FOCUS!” In the first segment, we will “FOCUS” on our Faith, or we will go back to the beginning. The great English Evangelist, Leonard Ravenhill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Emmaus Experience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 31, 2012
     | 4,948 views

    The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday.

    The Emmaus Experience April 19, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday. Focus Passage: Luke 24:13-31 Introduction: I. Heart Breaking a. They thought that all of their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Failure To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,722 views

    God chooses to forgive us

    27The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. 28And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Good Ending To A Nightmare Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2010
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     | 7,311 views

    A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 11

    Song of Songs 3: 1 – 11 A Good Ending To A Nightmare By night on my bed I sought the one I love; I sought him, but I did not find him. 2 “ I will rise now,” I said, “ And go about the city; In the streets and in the squares I will seek the one I love.” I sought him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    The Word Of Life Celebrated Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,613 views

    John says, “We write this to make our joy complete. He presents Jesus as the source of the completed life. John says, “and the life was manifested.” Jesus is not a mysterious entity that is evasive, he is real, and Christians find their joy through him.

    Reality shows continue to draw people’s attention. . . In an article, 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real At All (And 10 That Totally Are), Chris Littlechild, talks about how they claim to be real; however, “the producers are just looking to stir up drama with fake moments. These shows are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disabling Jesus-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 3,699 views

    2 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-II—Luke 4:22-30 The congregation at Nazareth(hometown synagogue) would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to believe that Jesus can save. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Real?

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 1, 2014
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     | 2,935 views

    In order to answer the question, ‘what does it mean’ you must first answer the question ‘what is real’? I realize most people are not asking this question. But philosophers and scientists do.

    The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to the questions of Origin, Meaning, Morality, Destiny. If you can answer the questions of these issues you have presented a worldview This morning I’d like to focus only on one aspect of this collection of four questions-the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Eternal Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,646 views

    A transformative journey through three powerful passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:7-8, and John 14:1-3.

    Transformed by Eternal Truth Today, we embark on a transformative journey through three powerful passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:7-8, and John 14:1-3. These verses encapsulate eternal truths that have the potential to radically transform our lives. Join me as we explore the profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Proclaim: He Is Risen Indeed! (Easter Sunday) Luke 24:34 & Acts 4:33 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2025
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     | 682 views

    The empty tomb is not just a historical fact; it is the foundation of our hope, the assurance of our salvation, and the power behind our proclamation.

    Go! And Proclaim: He Is Risen Indeed! (Easter Sunday) Luke 24:34 & Acts 4:33 Introduction: Today we gather to celebrate the cornerstone of our faith—the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The empty tomb is not just a historical fact; it is the foundation of our hope, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is The Only True And Living God

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 21, 2025
     | 339 views

    We have a God that is the only true and living God, sitted on His throne in Heaven.

    In the world that we are living nowadays, with so many evil things happening that is unimaginable we can still hold on to the fact that our God is living and real. And God is the creator of the universal and everything in it, and he is not surprised with everything that is going on. God is a Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Useless Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    Faith is so much more than a passive agreement to a set of doctrines. Saving faith transforms the one who believes. Without this transformation, how will anyone know whether we are saved, or merely pretending to be a follower of Christ?

    JAMES 2:20-26 USELESS FAITH “Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People’s Weakness Vs God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 7, 2012
     | 8,147 views

    Faith in Jesus Christ is the answer to people’s problem of weakness, sinfulness, and selfishness and a strong faith in Christ is powerful but can only happen with humility and prayer.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 9… We have noted from v1-9 of Luke 9 that Jesus empowered His first 12 disciples to be able to go out on their own to heal the sick and to share the Good News of the Kingdom of God! In v10-17 of Luke 9, we noted Jesus teaching His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible