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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Genesis: Authentic History From An Awesome God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 14, 2023
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    This is the introduction to a series on the historical foundations of the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis. These chapters present authentic events and real people. Without them, nothing else makes sense.

    To try and comprehend the majesty and power of the Sovereign LORD God Almighty is like trying to place the entirety of the oceans inside a thimble. To hear skeptics and infidels crow that God does not exist or does not care for what is happening in this world is to hear the finite, limited, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Keys - Ester Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,852 views

    Ester’s plan demonstrates God's plan to rescue and protect his people using ordinary people and events while continuing to move the Kingdom forward.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024
     | 914 views

    Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

    Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grounded In Truth: The Historical Reality Of Jesus' Crucifixion And Resurrection

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 26, 2024
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     | 1,155 views

    As Christians, our faith hinges on the foundational events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Let's delve into the significance of these historical realities and their profound impact on our lives.

    Grounded in Truth: The Historical Reality of Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection In today's world, where scepticism and doubt often overshadow faith, it's essential to anchor our beliefs in the bedrock of historical truth. As Christians, our faith hinges on the foundational events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revelation Lesson #12 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024
     | 737 views

    Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelism As A Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
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    Evangelism is not just an event or a scheduled outreach; it is a lifestyle. Many believers think of evangelism as something they do occasionally, but God’s desire is that it becomes part of our daily lives.

    EVANGELISM AS A LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more... I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maundy Thursday, Facts About The Passover.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 18, 2025
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    Maundy Thursday is a significant event in the Christian liturgy. Why is this so? Here is a quick insight into this Passover meal, and from which many sacraments in our worship have derived.

    17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,671 views

    Are you prepared for the new phase God has planned for you? In Joshua 3, a life-changing event is on the horizon. How can we successfully navigate through this transition?

    Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to take new ground in your life? Today, we will explore Joshua 3, where an event was about to happen that would change the lives of the Israelites forever. How did they successfully navigate this transition? Let's find out. In Joshua 3, we find the ...read more

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    A Miraculous Birth Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,607 views

    This sermon explores the idea of God wanting to bring something to birth in our lives, similar to Mary birthing Jesus, and discusses the faith and overcoming obstacles required for such a miraculous event.

    Every year, on December 23, we celebrate the anniversary of one of the greatest plays the NFL has ever seen. It was dubbed “The Immaculate Reception” by Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope, and the phrase has stuck ever since. The name, of course, is a play on words derived from a doctrine of the ...read more

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    Family Values

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    exhortation on family values as well as refelction on the Holy family of Nazareth.

    The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

    got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here For A Reason!

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,105 views

    You Aren't An Accident...

    You Aren't An Accident – A Christian counselor once encouraged a woman who felt lonely and abandoned. As she explained how she felt he couldn’t concentrate on what she was saying, because a Scripture (Psalm 100:3) kept running through his mind: “It is He who has made us, and not we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Wait To Live Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,187 views

    Be oriented for action because life is often uncertain and unexplainable.

    Don’t Wait to Live Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill November 9-10, 2024 Have you ever wondered why Election Day in the U.S. falls on a Tuesday in November? It’s actually due to the needs of 19th-century farmers. In 1845, Congress set the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Is This? On A Donkey!”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,921 views

    Palm Sunday, The events of Holy Week will change the normal human understanding of life and death. After 2020 nothing will be normal again. Jesus knew how the week would end...not with His death, but with His resurrection which changes life and hope.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 28, 2021 Text: Matthew 21:10-11 Palm Sunday Redeemer “Who Is This? On a Donkey!” On this Palm Sunday, I am disappointed that we are not worshiping together in our sanctuary. It does not matter to Jesus. He wants His story told. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,425 views

    When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

    Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist