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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,558 views

    Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

    Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 489 views

    What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    Far too many people feel God is remote, impersonal, and unknowable. Because of that, many Christians suffer from an inability to feel forgiven and live with nagging doubts and fears about their relationship with Him. Failure to love and trust God often comes from picturing God as unlovable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 442 views

    What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    Part 2 Eternal Life Throughout the Bible, Christians are promised eternal life. None of the verses indicate that one can lose the eternal life that God promises (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30; John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:39-40; John 17:2-3; Acts 13:47-48; Romans 5:20-21; 6:23; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Failure To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,577 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

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Jonah's Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,421 views

    This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

    “3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Noah Saved From Wrath Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,529 views

    Wrath comes because of: 1) Great Wickedness (Genesis 6:5). It results in: 2) Great Sorrow (Genesis 6:6). It brings: 3) Great Collateral Damage (Genesis 6:7) yet it also promises: 4) Great Redemption (Genesis 6:8)

    By this point you have most likely heard of the 2012 doomsday prophesies. The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    84. Revelation 20 - Hell Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    It is not God’s intention that any humans end up in this place. If they end up there it is because they have willfully aligned themselves with the destructive and wicked tendencies of the devil.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 84 - REVELATION 20 -HELL This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017
     | 7,909 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

    John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Too Painful For Me...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2019
     | 4,208 views

    TOO PAINFUL? God has designed a sanctuary for his people. We can run away and quit? That is stupid. Or we can come into the shelter of the ARMS OF GOD... It is up to you.

    TOO PAINFUL FOR ME, UNTIL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS WE ALLOW OURSELF TO BE ROBBED OF THE BLESSINGS THAT COULD RELEASE THE GROWTH OF GOD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER WALKED THROUGH PAINFUL SEASONS THAT SEEM TO LAST FOREVER? Today in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Excluded From The Celestial City

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,684 views

    Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

    “[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Michael Eaton avatar

    Jesus As The Whiz Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017
     | 4,974 views

    This is Chapter 4 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction At the time of this writing, I serve God at what would be considered a small church in a small town. The members have heard me say a time or two, “I do not serve at a mega church but I do serve a mega God!” I have seen God do many, many, tremendous things for me and my family right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Michael Eaton avatar

    Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017
     | 7,688 views

    This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Learning From The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, And Redemption Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 595 views

    The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately seeks redemption. Through this lens, we will uncover profound biblical truths about God’s power, patience, and redemption.

    Learning from The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, and Redemption Introduction Today, we are going to explore an unconventional but insightful topic: what The Hulk can teach us about God. The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Michael Eaton avatar

    Jesus As The Wonder Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017
     | 7,122 views

    This is Chapter 3 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I went to the doctor, because my head was hurting. The pain in my head was very intense and excruciating. My doctor diagnosed me as being obese and having high blood pressure. I was instructed to lose weight. I lost fifty pounds very slowly over a period of five years. I am in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    From A Loser To A Leader

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    God uses a man who considers himself a loser to become a powerful leader ! God can do the same thing with you and I.

    From A Loser To A Leader Judges 6:1-40 Story & Song: Stuart Hamblin The chimes of time ring out the news--another day is through. Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you? You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew. Do not be disheartened, for I bring hope to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist