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  • John Hamby avatar

    One More Question Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 15,866 views

    Jesus answers the question, Is there an after life? Will people really be raised from the dead?

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 57 One More Question! Luke 20:27-40 As Jesus taught in the temple one group after another came and took Him to task. First, there are those who came to question his authority to cleanse the temple and to continue to teach daily there (vv.1-2). He defeated them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Silly Question

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    A sermon on the Sadducees question about the resurrection based on Luke 20:27-44. (Much material adapted from Sermon Central Contributor Scott Carson from his sermon, "Are You My Wife?")

    Sermon for 9/3/2006 Luke 20:27-44 Introduction: Silly Questions: Are eclipses confusing to roosters? If a wedding goes off without a hitch, was it successful? I read in the paper that a submarine sank. Isn’t that their job? WBTU: A. My sermon doesn’t have much to do with Labor Day except resting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Your Future

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    God’s Word describes some aspects of the life to come - what every Christian can look forward to.

    Luke 20:27-38 and Revelation 7:9-17 THE NEW LIFE It costs more now, to fill up your car with gas. Gasoline is more expensive now, than it was a year ago. But has that really slowed you down? Has that stopped you from going places and doing things? For many, if not most, the answer is no – you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When Questions Aren't Questions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    Questions are often not mere inquiries; there is an agenda behind them. We need to answer according to the situation, like Jesus did.

    When Questions Aren’t Questions (Matt. 21:23-22:43; Luke 20:20-40; Mark 12:28-34) 1. You cannot win with some people: A new body repairman was just breaking in at the car shop. He was working on his first official project, a banged up car. He made significant repairs, taking his time, feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Who Died And Made You Boss? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 11,738 views

    An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus.

    His Name is Jesus – Part 1 March 3, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus. INTRODUCTION A. When I was a kid, we had a way of putting someone in their place if they got a little bossy. Let’s say on the playground at recess a big game of kickball is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You My Wife? Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    A message on marital relationships in heaven in response to the Saducees question to Jesus.

    Are you my wife? Luke 20:27-40 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #02 Many of us as youngsters had Dr. Seuss read to us. This morning let me take a few moments and read a portion of one of his books, perhaps you’ll even recognize it: “A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. ‘Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Trick Questions - Probing Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Jesus’ opponents try to trip him up, but his answers back reveal much about the human character and how many of us "play" church.

    In a way this chapter is a direct attack against Jesus’ authority as the King and Messiah He has just claimed to be. They were not engaging in a verbal dialogue to discern the truth, they were engaged in verbal warfare in a public relations game to discredit Jesus and eventually kill him. Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "We Are Children Of The Resurrection.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 346 ratings
     | 26,527 views

    Year C. Luke 20: 27-38 Heavenly Father thank you, for making us children of the resurrection by our faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. November 11, 2001 Title: “We are children of the resurrection.”

    Year C. Luke 20: 27-38 Heavenly Father thank you, for making us children of the resurrection by our faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. November 11, 2001 Title: “We are children of the resurrection.” The Sadducees pose a question to Jesus about the resurrection of the dead asking, which, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Besel avatar

    Living And Serving God With Resurrection Eyes

    Contributed by Keith Besel on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 16,328 views

    The application that believing in the Resurrection has to lives while we still live here on earth.

    Living and Serving God with Resurrection Eyes 2nd Last Sun. in Church year - 11/18/01 Texts: Luke 20:27-40 and Exodus 3:1-15 vs. 38 Jesus said, "He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive." Introduction What does the future hold for you? For any of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Think Before You Speak Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2013
     | 6,074 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 27-40

    Luke 20: 27-40 Think Before You Speak 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 28 saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife, and he dies without children, his brother should take his wife and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Is Jesus Christ A Riddle? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 18, 2013
     | 5,602 views

    There are no riddles with Christ because He will always tell the truth and no one can outsmart Jesus because He is God!

    Let’s start with some fun; many of you will recognize them right away, so if that is you, please don’t answer. What is it?? A box without hinges, key, or lid; Yet golden treasure inside is hid. [An egg] What has roots as nobody sees, Is taller than trees, Up, up it goes, And yet never grows? [A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus’ Authority Challenged Again Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    Jesus is again challenged by yet another faction of the religious leadership of His day, this time the Sadducees come calling and they have a ’fool proof’ question that will stump this man they deem as a hinderance to the Kingdom of God...Oh how wrong the

    Luke 20:27-47 Another challenge to Jesus’ teaching October 20, 2010 Set the stage: Jesus has entered Jerusalem and has been proclaimed Messiah by the people and the religious leaders were furious with Him about His refusal to silence their proclamation about Him. They demanded Him to have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Avoiding The Distortions

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,966 views

    Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

    One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Gotcha!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    When we keep the focus on the central issue the side issues become less tricky. For followers of Jesus the central issue is resurrection life.

    Have everyone take the following “quiz.” 1. How many 3-cent stamps in a dozen? a. 3 b. 4 c. 12 d. 6 2. You're the pilot of an airplane that travels from New York to Chicago - a distance of 800 miles. The airplane travels at 200 m.p.h. and makes one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Ask A Stupid Question . . .

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    Jesus is asked a stupid question and gives a wise answer. We get asked some stupid question as Christians some times. We might want to follow Jesus’ example. It might have eternal consequences.

    -I’m sure you’ve all been asked a stupid question before -If you are like me, you’ve probably asked one too -These are some examples of questions taken from real trials These are examples of real courtroom questions and answers that I found online: Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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