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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

    A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In Trials

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,988 views

    These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

    Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...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
     | 3,260 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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    Will You Let The Holy Spirit Warm Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,868 views

    Perhaps you have reached a stage in your life where you feel like you are just going through the motions. Sunday comes, and Sunday goes, and you have traveled through it on auto pilot. It’s time to let the Holy Spirit warm your heart

    Will you let the Holy Spirit warm your heart? Do you remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Do you still feel the same way? Were you more excited and full of joy than you are now? Did you spend more time reading your Bible than you do now? Did you pray more than you do now? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Your Cheek Red Enough?

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    What does Jesus mean when He says to "Turn the Other Cheek"?

    Is Your Cheek Red Enough? by Pastor Jim May Portions of this message were taken from a message by Rev. Victor Shepherd at another sermon site) Matthew 5:38-42, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Guard!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,325 views

    Paul warns us about the dreadful and severe consequences of sin. He is also challenges us to avoid sin and persevere in our Christian lives. Paul will argues that many Christians will not finish their Christian lives well.

    Opening illustration: A man whose company provides data security for military space operations told me how vulnerable computers are to outside attack. During a training exercise, hackers shut down a highly protected system without stealing a password or cracking a code. They simply accessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Seek The Lord With All Your Heart (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,763 views

    This sermon explores the benefits of seeking the Lord and helps aid the Christian in how to seek.

    Having a heart that seeks wholly after God is the one sure way for living and fulfilling the Christian life to its full potential; however, it is also a difficult endeavor. It is not difficult because it is complicated but because human nature gets in the way. By nature, we seek our own good and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clamp Your Mouth!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2014
     | 3,113 views

    We live in a competitive world of one-up parenting; however, Mary treasured up all these things in her heart!

    Clamp your mouth! Luke 2:19”But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Imagine the news being told to Mary by the shepherds, that a baby would be born and He would be Savior, who is Christ the Lord! Mind boggling! We live in a competitive world of one-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Count Your Blessings

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 47,594 views

    God has given you millions of dollars in quantifiable blessings. Add up the cost of replacing your liver, your heart, your lungs. . .

    B vCOUNT YOUR BLESSINGS For the Christian, gratitude should be a life attitude. “Count Your Blessings” was written by one of the prolific gospel song writers of the past century, a Methodist lay preacher named Johnson Oatman. In addition to his preaching and the writing of more than 5,000 hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anointing A Man After The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,530 views

    The Lord's criteria for service.

    ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested, but the LORD allowed it. After all, they were not rejecting Samuel: they were rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:4-7). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlocking God's Heart: The Power Of Obedience SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,955 views

    Brethren, what do you think is the key to God's heart? Is it humility, perseverance, or faith?

    Today, we will explore the key to God's heart. Is it humility, perseverance, or faith? While these qualities are important, the Bible reveals that obedience is the true key to God's heart. Let us delve into John 14:23-24 to understand this concept. Jesus states, "If you love me, keep my commands." ...read more

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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    How's Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
     | 5,119 views

    God's Word encounters various types of heart soil as it preached and taught, and a person's response is determined by what kind of preparation has taken place.

    HOW'S YOUR HEARING? MATTHEW 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION Some know firsthand what it is to have a hearing problem. Those who have one are often required to have a hearing aid. Others choose not to. Losing our hearing or even a part of it is a very serious and aggravating thing. Some have what is termed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Seek The Lord With All Your Heart (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,393 views

    This sermon explores the benefits of seeking the Lord and helps aid the Christian in how to seek.

    Seeking gives Freedom It is ironic that from the world’s perspective the Christian is in bondage when the true bondage comes from sin. In fact, we are all either under bondage to righteousness or to sin. The Bible explains in Romans 6:20-22 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 25, 2015
     | 3,708 views

    Paul and David had clear consciences when they did what was right. We can also have clear consciences when we do what is right. A good conscience will help us make choices and take actions that are appropriate to God's kingdom.

    The readings from Acts 24:1-23 and 2 Samuel 19:1-23 deal with how we can use our consciences to deal with the consequences of rebellion. In the reading we just heard from Acts 24:1-23, Paul has been arrested and is appearing before the governor Felix to answer the charges against him. Tartullus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican