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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    I Want Proof!

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2025
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    Thomas finally met the risen Savior. This encounter shows us what it means to trust Jesus with our doubts. The story of Thomas gives hope to doubters, to those who say, “I want proof!”.

    Alba 4-20-2025 I WANT PROOF! John 20:24-31 Have you ever been in a situation where someone told you something, but you just couldn't believe it? You wanted proof? Then you are like Thomas. Thomas is one of the better known disciples of Jesus, even though not much is said about him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Worry Sotm Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 13, 2020
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     | 4,496 views

    There is no need to worry when God is the Lord of your life. God loves you and will provide for your needs.

    SOTM “Do not Worry” Matthew 6:25–34 Scripture reading There is a story about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s prize cow was missing from a field through which the railroad passed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven!

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Buckle up we’re going to heaven!

    HEAVEN! We’re going to study about heaven today. It occurred to me a few weeks ago that I don’t know a whole lot about where I’m going. After studying this I’m more fired up to be going there. One things for sure Heaven is not a boring place to be. Many view heaven as a boring place. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

    On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Othey McNew Jr. avatar

    From The Grave He Arose

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Apr 22, 2006
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    Proof that JESUS arose from the grave and why

    From The Grave HE Arose John 20: 19-31 19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20And when he had so said, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021
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    There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

    GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Assurance After The Resurrection

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 11, 2009
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     | 7,074 views

    Discover the assurance Jesus gives His disciples after the resurrection.

    Today is Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I think most everyone knows the story of the resurrection. That is a given. I think there is a deeper question that needs to be addressed? The question is, what difference has the resurrection made in my life? Why believe in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 6 - Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 520 views

    This message is based on the Letter to the Church at Philadelphia as found in Rev.3:7-13

    Letter # 6 – Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Revelation 3:7 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens’” Jesus begins by introducing Himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 20, 2020
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     | 2,554 views

    At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world!

    The Last Word Revelation 4 – Worship in Heaven August 30, 2020 At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world! Revelation 4:2-6a NIV At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gate Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 27, 2025
     | 172 views

    Jesus stands as the only entrance to eternal life. Today we discover why the gate is narrow, who the Door is, and how freely we may enter through Him alone.

    The Gate of Salvation Introduction There stands at the intersection of eternity a gate. Not a metaphorical construct of religious imagination, but the living reality of God's provision for fallen humanity. When Jesus declared in John 10:9, "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confront Them With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018
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     | 5,208 views

    In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,563 views

    Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

    "A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Real Savers

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to begin a congregation in. As they were traveli

    THE REAL SAVERS THEME: HELPING TO SAVE OTHERS WILL SAVE OURSELVES TEXT: JOSHUA 2 Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thomas: The So Called Doubter. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
     | 7,595 views

    I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that Thomas was any more doubtful than any of the others as we'll see.

    #12~THOMAS: APOSTLES 2-22-14 Today by the Lords help & grace we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about Apostle Thomas. I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist