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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Bible Code

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2005
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     | 4,026 views

    Stop trying to appease the world’s intellect for they cannot understand God by the mind. True science affirms the Word, but science doesn’t convict the heart. Facts are easily ignored, but the Spirit working on the heart cannot; resisted, but not ignored

    Having just seen a show about the Bible Code the other day, so I thought I would put in my two cents on the issue. I know some very good men think this is a great find, but even great men need to hear from an Amos from time to time. When you first listen to it, it sounds really cool especially to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
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    Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

    Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sign Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    The nature and importance of the sign of Jonah and its meaning to the modern Christian.

    The Sign of Jonah Matt. 12:38-40 INTRO.: The Jewish leaders confronted Jesus demanding “a sign.” by this they meant some miraculous event attesting to the truth of what He said. This is not the first such request. Jesus had already performed miracles. He had, for instance, healed a man’s withered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Greater Than Jonah Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Jesus is greater than Jonah in His Person, His ministry, and His promise.

    One greater than Jonah Matt. 12:41 INTRO.: If we see the shadow of a man coming around the corner, we know the man will follow not far behind. We also know the man is greater and more substantial than the shadow. Jonah was an Old Testament shadow of Jesus. Jesus spoke these words to point up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Greater Than Any Miraculous Sign

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008
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    Easter 2 (B) - Jesus is greater than any miraculous sign. Many wicked want miraculous signs. God’s word is our miraculous "sign".

    JESUS IS GREATER THAN ANY MIRACULOUS SIGN (Outline) March 30, 2008 – EASTER 2 - Matthew 12:38-42 INTRO: “Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!” These words of scripture are our proof positive that Christ rose again from the tomb on that first Easter Sunday. Often people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    3 Days And 3 Nights: On What Day Of The Week Was Jesus Crucified?

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    This is a study on the subject of what day of the week was Jesus crucified to fulfill the prophecy He spoke about Himself in Matt. 12:40.

    Three Days and Three Nights: On What Day of the Week Was Jesus Crucified? This morning we are going to have a little Bible Study as opposed to a sermon. A few weeks ago I was approached with a question concerning the timing of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ that I have found many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What Does This Evil Generation Need

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 8, 2001
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    describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear

    WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Show Us A Sign

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
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     | 2,428 views

    Are you looking for a sign to convince you of God’s love and salvation? Look around, their everywhere.

    SHOW US A SIGN Matt 12:38-40 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Asking Jesus To "Prove It."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Message about demanding signs from God.

    Asking Jesus to “Prove It.” Matthew 12:38-42 July 9, 2006 Introduction How many here are fans of westerns? You like reading them and watching them on TV or movies? It’s okay to admit it! One of the more exciting things in these westerns are the gunfights that happen when someone makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
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     | 7,164 views

    Second message on Matthew 12:38-42, this one dealing with the words of Jesus regarding the sign of Jonah and how the people responded to his words.

    The Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42, 16:1-4 July 16, 2006 Introduction There’s a really good chance that you’re going to beat the Baptists to Steak-N-Buffet today, because this message is going to be a bit shorter than normal. I know you’re just heart-broken over that, but I’m sure you’ll get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009
     | 2,828 views

    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

    The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Sign Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2009
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     | 13,321 views

    In today’s lesson we see, first, the request for a sign (that Jesus prove that he is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of sinners), and second, the response of Jesus.

    Scripture Today is Easter Sunday, the day that the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Two thousand years ago Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesus knew that his life mission was “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He knew that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Embodiment Of God's Unremitting Love Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    Jesus’s preaching differed from that of Jonah because Jonah prophesied judgement and vengeance, while Jesus embodied God’s unremitting love.

    Monday of 16th Week in Course 20 July 2009 Caritas in Veritate Before continuing a commentary on the papal encyclical Love in Truth, let me spend a moment on this analogy to Jonah. Jesus is saying to these Jewish non-believers, in effect, “Jonah eventually got it, and you guys will never get it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    A Greater Then Solomon Is Here

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,638 views

    Looking past All the Powerful, so called Important people, to see the one who really matters, Christ.

    A Greater than Solomon is Here Matthew 12: 38-42 Introduction: A Little history on Solomon: He was the son of David Accession to the throne --- Anointed king before his father’s death His wisdom was a special gift from God. His fame spread abroad over the world. He was great is Wisdom He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    The Roadsigns Of Faith

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,887 views

    In times of confusion and angst, sometimes people want a sign that God is around. This message reveals God's roadsigns, that point to life with him.

    INTRO Have you ever wanted proof – a sign, something tangible that you could see, touch, taste, feel with your senses that God really exists, something beyond the extraordinary? People everywhere are always looking for a sign that God exists, that God is moving in and through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran