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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    See And Tell Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2024
     | 1,639 views

    To know the real joy of the resurrection of Christ, move beyond just a peek at it. Ponder it. Perceive it. Then proclaim it to as many people as God gives opportunity.

    Ken Davis is one of my favorite comedians, who tells the story of a dead pet rabbit. Take a look… (show video of Ken Davis, Dead Rabbit, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3y-SEETPv8). A woman looked out the window of her home and was horrified to see her German Shepherd shaking the life out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,184 views

    In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

    In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,807 views

    Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking The Right Question Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
     | 3,113 views

    Knowing how to live in the light of Christ’s return is far more important than knowing when He will return.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,726 views

    As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

    Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk 6 - The Resurrection Of Jesus (Overview)- The Five E's Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    Talk 6 - The Resurrection of Jesus (overview)- The Five E's of the Resurrection. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Execution - Jesus was dead. Empty tomb - the missing body Eyewitnesses Early records - the gospels / creeds / other historians Emergence of the Church SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What If?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 24, 2025
     | 168 views

    1 Cor 15

    WHAT IF? (1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-28) During a neighborhood party, Joe got into an argument with his neighbor, about presidential politics. Finally, the neighbor asked why Joe was such a dedicated Republican. Joe told him that his father and grandfather were both Republicans and he was carrying on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Humble God

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 22, 2024
     | 752 views

    Jesus humbled Himself and came to Earth as a willingly slave

    God Became One of Us Philippians 2:5-11 (part 2) Good morning. This morning, I am going to start, by reading the Bible passage where Jesus was transfigured right before the eyes of three of His Disciples. Matthew 17:1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life On Earth – Then Heaven Or Hell PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 94 views

    Life is brief, eternity is real, and only what matters to Jesus endures—so trust Him, pursue what lasts, and live with eternal perspective.

    Some moments halt us midstride. A chair sits empty at the table, the voicemail no longer arrives, a laugh once loud has grown quiet. Or maybe it’s the ordinary that gets our attention—the steam on the mirror that fades as fast as it forms, the birthday candles that seem to spin faster around the ...read more

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    The Greatest Gift At The Best Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 82 views

    God’s perfect timing brings us from slavery to beloved family, granting us adoption, identity, and intimacy with the Father through Christ and the Spirit.

    Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us arrived today with a smile; some of us arrived with a sigh. The week may have felt heavy, hurried, or hollow. And yet, here we are. What if—right here, right now—this simple moment belongs to God’s perfect timing for your heart? What if ...read more

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    Love Is Three Simple Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 98 views

    God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.

    If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more

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  • Mike Spain avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 17,381 views

    Here is an informatal message on the Spiritual Gifts, their funtions, and their purpose. This message is a great Postmodern (decontructive) approach to discovering Spiritual Gifts.

    (Before we started, I geve everyone a simply Spiritual Gifts test that had about 50 short questions on them and we reviewed them together) So, we’re talking about Spiritual Gifts. What they are. What they’re not. We’re going to talk about the point of these gifts. I mean, what is the point? I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Victory Proclamation Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

    I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2dare To Read The Bible Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

    #2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

    Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran