Is There Direct Evidence That Proves The Historicity Of Jesus?
Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 9, 2024
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You may not like the answer....
You may not like the answer, but it is - NO! There is no direct empirical evidence (i.e., primary or reliable secondary sources) or absolute proof that Jesus existed. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of atheists and agnostics, there is no audio or video evidence of any person alive today who was there ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others Are Giving Up
Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 10, 2024
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Finishing strong means going against all odds and overcoming them. As the challenges come, and they will, believers must stand against them in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.
Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others are Giving UpScripture Lessons - Acts 7:54-60 “The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Use The Faith That You Have!
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2024
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God gives every believer a measure of faith. Little faith can do great things.
USE THE FAITH THAT YOU HAVE!By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes)Faith is mentioned over 336 times in the KJV, 458 in the NIV. FAITH DOES NOT MAKE LIFE EASY. FAITH MAKES LIFE POSSIBLE. WITHOUT FAITH ONE CAN NEVER PLEASE GOD…Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Performance Youth Sermon
Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.
Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more
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The Meaning Of The Cross Youth Sermon
Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 5, 2024
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The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.
You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more
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A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon
Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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This sermon explores the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships and community life, drawing parallels with the rhythm of the cosmos and the individual, and seeking divine guidance to achieve this balance.
Welcome back to week 3 of our 4 week sermon series, Cadence. Cadence is a word we often associate with rhythm. The actual definition of cadence is: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by the structure and ordering of words and phrases in written text. And if you remember back to week 1, you’ll ...read more
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Sermon Series: Cadence
Curious Scriptures
Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2019
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There are certain Scriptures that seem to be unique. One of them is found in the crucifixion narrative in Matthew. What do we do with these especially when they seem to be out of the ordinary?
Curious ScripturesPlease stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together …2 Timothy 4:3-4“The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Satan Wages A War In Heaven Series
Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 26, 2023
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This message seeks to uncover more of Satan’s motive and his reactions to God's holiness. It is important to know God's word, and the end times events, so we are united in the truth vs. man-made assumptions.
Alpha and Omega, Part 37, Revelation Part 14Satan Wages a War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-17 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation-- This is the continuation of our Alpha and Omega series since January-- REM: Redemption of sin has been ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Assurance Explained Series
Contributed by Richard Tow on May 13, 2024
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This exposition of Romans 4:16 celebrates the assurance of salvation by grace while encouraging believers to continue in the faith.
IntroIn Romans 4, Paul uses Abraham as a model for how to be saved. He makes this statement in verse 13: “For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”i The promise of being heir of the world is ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
Promises For Believers Only Series
Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001
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Belivers must stop making excuses for lives of spiritual weakness and use God’s power for living by laying down their weaknesses and exchanging them for His strengths
And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God ?1 Samuel 6:20Many things had to take place to make the people of Bethshemesh realize that God deserved special attention.Some believers today show God by their actions that they have better things to do than ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
The Two Lords
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2015
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David foresees a future in which the LORD stretches out the sceptre of Jesus from Mount Zion.
THE TWO LORDS. Psalm 110. The first thing that strikes us about this passage is the superscription: “A Psalm of David.” The Davidic authorship of this Psalm was taken for granted by all parties in the days of Jesus and the Apostles. Jesus goes so far as to say that David spoke these words ‘by ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
6th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 7, 2022
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February 13th, 2022.
Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26. A). A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series
Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014
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’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Relationship vs. FellowshipWhen God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Overcoming Your Fears
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
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This marvelous passage teaches us that we are trust God in everything because of who He is and only then are we able to overcome the fears that assail us.
“OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS”ISAIAH 41:101.God’s PRESENCE Secures. (v. 10a) Fear thou not; for I am with thee Genesis 26:24; Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5; Psalm 16:11; Isaiah 43:5; Jeremiah 46:28; Zephaniah 3:16; Matthew 14:27; 28:5, 10, 20; Luke 1:30; John 6:20; Acts 7:9; 18:9-10; 27:24; ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
How To Resolve Family Conflicts God's Way
Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004
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In writing to the Christians in Ephesus the Apostle Paul gives teaching on how to resolve family conflicts God’s way.
How To Resolve Family Conflicts God’s WayEphesians 5:21-30Most marriages start out on a positive note. The wedding is an exciting event. You watch your lovely bride come down the aisle and you heart beats faster and skips several beats. You can’t believe God has brought to you the woman of ...read more
Denomination: Free Methodist
