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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    God Is Dad!

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

    How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 941 views

    A message from Romans 8:18-39 about looking to the future united in Christ

    Title: Happy Forever! Text: Romans 8:18-31 Subject: How do we face the (Chaotic) future with hope? Complement: by focussing on God’s promises – and our standing in Christ. Big idea: We are more than conquerors through Christ. Introduction/attention… This first week of 2025 lost its joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Apocalypse

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and vindicate his suffering elect over their oppressors.

    The Apocalypse ; I will bring thee down, saith the LORD. Something disclosed, especially something not previously known or realized: disclosure, exposé, exposure, and revelation. Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,641 views

    God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

    Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

    Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    I Want To Know Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,479 views

    As Christians, we should get beyond just believing Jesus to knowing Him in the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.

    I Want To Know Jesus INTRODUCTION - Jesus brought the disciples into a high mountain. Jesus had a way separating people that questioned him from people that wanted to ask questions and people that want nothing from people who can believe Him for something. I don’t believe Jesus chose Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    A Healthy Appetite Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering and evil in the world, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    Are you one of the people who have been following the state of the Bronco cornerbacks’ hamstrings? Both Bailey and Alexander suffered injuries that kept them out of the Jacksonville game and snapped Bailey’s 99 consecutive-game streak, which is the longest in the NFL for a cornerback. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,609 views

    This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

    THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Hand In Haiti

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    This message is a response to the crisis in Haiti. May God bless and provide for those who are suffering there and may we be His hands and feet!

    God’s Hand in Haiti What happened in Haiti this week has shaken the entire world. As the scenes and stories of destruction keep coming in from the news media and the faces of these poor hurting people splash across our computer and TV screens into our comfortable homes; who is not shaken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Cast Alive Into A Burning Hell

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,811 views

    Hell is Real. We should proclaim the gospel with a great sense of urgency. All who reject Christ will suffer the torment of hell.

    The bible says the following concerning hell: Dan. 12:2 says that some will rise to everlasting life and others to everlasting contempt. Matt. 25:41 declares that hell or the lake of fire was prepared for the devil and his angels Rev. 19:20 says that the beast and the false prophet were cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Fear Based On A Misperception Of Who God Is... Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    So often believers suffer and live lives of struggle because they are living in FEAR and that FEAR is based on their misperception of who God is...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2009 Date Preached: October 11, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: FEAR – A Believers Worst Enemy Sermon Title: FEAR – bad perception of who God is… Sermon Text: 1 John 4:17-18 [NKJV] 17 Love has been perfected among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Paid In Full

    Contributed by James May on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,531 views

    Jesus didn’t have to suffer in hell for us. He Paid the Price in Full with His shed blood on the cross of Calvary.

    Paid In Full By Pastor Jim May There are a lot of preachers in the land today that are preaching doctrines that are not only unscriptural but can be quite dangerous to your faith if we aren’t careful to check them out according to the Word of God. Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    A Subtle Intrusion

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    “Every time God’s people suffer destruction it is because the deceiver has been allowed just a little foothold in the door.

    A Subtle Intrusion A SUBTLE INTRUSION Sunday, 7/21~/07 A.M. PPHC Text: Matt. 24: 3-4 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C Jordan avatar

    What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

    DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Is Our Perfect High Priest

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    Lent 5(B) - Jesus is our perfect High Priest. Jesus makes a sacrifice of suffering and an offering of obedience for our sins.

    JESUS IS OUR PERFECT HIGH PRIEST (Outline) March 9, 2008 – LENT 5 - Hebrews 5:7-9 INTRO: These verses remind us that Jesus is our perfect High Priest. A quick review is in order. Martin Luther compiled the “Small Catechism” so that parents might teach their children the basic teachings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran