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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Was Jesus Married?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012
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     | 4,161 views

    A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

    Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Easter Encouragement: The Emmaus Road

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,843 views

    We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the savior who is alive, and present and active in our lives. What came after? Here we consider the Emmaus Road.

    We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is in fact the savior who is alive, and present in our lives. As we reflected on the empty tomb, let us now reflect on some very mysterious moments that occurred afterward. The disciples went into hiding during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Is The Significance Of Keeping Or Having Unity In The Church?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023
     | 1,226 views

    What is unity and what does it mean to have unity within the church?

    What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony – accord, the quality or state of being made one – unification, a totality of related parts. “There is one body,” according to Paul, and we have been given many gifts and capacities. Unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    6 Pictures Of God’s Provision (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2024
     | 431 views

    Paul demonstrated that not trusting God is to depend on our ability for success. However, we must see that true shelter only comes from God – He is our hope!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 40 6 Pictures of God’s Provision (Part 2) Acts 27:27-44 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we began our examination of chapter 27 with three pictures • A picture of the journey to Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,542 views

    To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

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    Life In The Spirit Of Christ

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 21, 2006
     | 2,511 views

    Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.

    SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Through The Word Pt 3 - Sermon 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,357 views

    God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

    Introduction Video Illustration: Skit Guys Christian and Un-Christian Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accessing The Power Of The Cross By Faith, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
     | 4,452 views

    we accessthe power of the cross by faith. The cross of Jesus offers no power for those who do not believe in that which had taken place there.

    Pictures of the Cross Part 4 Review: Lets review the three messages preached so far First- The tree that dwarfs all trees Second- Why the cross and not some other form of death? Third- Repentance and the Spirit of God grants access to the power of the cross And the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,964 views

    A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

    September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,218 views

    Sermon for Pentecost, 2011

    Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Children love to celebrate their birthday with a party, cake, ice cream and most importantly, presents. But as we get older, we are less prone to celebrate our birthdays. I don’t like to put candles on my birthday cake because the sheer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Perverse Mouth

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Caution! Let your words be few and true!

    Perverse mouth! Proverbs 18:13”The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.” Recently I was traveling in the car with a young man, who is in the ministry, reads several scriptures everyday, regularly fasts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    The sermon is how Joshua man-ed up when he had to become the leader after Moses died. On this fathers day men need to man up.

    Joshua 1:1-8 "ManUp" It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. -- Anne Sexton When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holy Spirit Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,874 views

    Day of Pentecost & the Holy Spirit coming and what it means for us today

    This Stammering Tongue One day during his great mission in London, Mr. Moody was holding a meeting in a theater packed with a most select audience. Noblemen and noblewomen were there in large numbers, and a prominent member of the royal family was in the royal box. Mr. Moody arose to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perverse Mouth

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 23, 2013
     | 3,416 views

    Let your words be few and true!

    Perverse mouth! Proverbs 18:13”The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.” Recently I was traveling in the car with a young man, who is in the ministry, reads several scriptures everyday, regularly fasts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Morning

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,767 views

    Seismic activity; angelic visitation; dead men living; living men "as dead men". Fear not: Jesus is risen from the dead! Do not be afraid: He is risen indeed!

    EASTER MORNING. Matthew 28:1-10. We noted on Palm Sunday that there was an ongoing spiritual shakedown taking place in Jerusalem, signified by the whole city (meaning the people in it) being ‘moved’ by the events of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:10). It was also seen straight afterwards in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational