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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Believe The Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025
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     | 2,545 views

    Resurrection Sunday is glorious—but what about the Monday after? What happens in the hearts of disciples once the shouts of “He is risen!” fade into the quiet reality of daily life?

    Go! And Believe the Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 John 20:19–29 (NLT): 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025
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    John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

    An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2025
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    On one Sabbath, Jesus and the disciples ate some raw grain as they traveled. Some Pharisees objected to this but Jesus had something interesting to say when He replied to them!

    The Lord of the Sabbath Introduction: Maybe it happened more than once, but there was at least one time when Jesus and the twelve disciples were so hungry they found some raw grain for their meal! Even though this was permitted under the Law of Moses (Deut. 23:25), some of the religious leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize A Sent One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the authority, mission, and power that Jesus bestowed upon His disciples in Luke 9:1-9, and how these aspects apply to us as modern-day followers of Christ.

    Good morning, family! I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to delve into the beautiful truths that God's Word holds for us. As we dive into today's sermon, I'm reminded of something that Charles Spurgeon once said, "I am determined, as far as ever I can, to preach the gospel plainly ...read more

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    The Great Commission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Understand and embrace the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, which calls believers to make disciples of all nations, with the assurance that God is always with us in this ongoing journey.

    Good morning, family! We're about to embark on an exciting journey through one of the most impactful passages of scripture in the Bible. It's found in Matthew 28:16-20, known as 'The Great Commission.' It's a call to action for all believers and a promise we can cling to in our walk with Christ. As ...read more

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    From Doubt To Life Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,299 views

    This sermon explores the disciples' journey from doubt to faith, emphasizing that doubt is a part of the faith journey, and encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith journey towards eternal life.

    Growing in faith is a lifelong process. For most of us, doubt is a part of the process, and for some of us, it is an integral one. In our passage today from John we get a front row seat while the disciples move from doubt to faith to life as they are commissioned to go and share the gospel with ...read more

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    Temple Builders Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022
     | 3,866 views

    If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

    A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,110 views

    Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

    Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    There Is A Purpose In The Storm Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,952 views

    This story in the life of Jesus and His disciples, in the boat upon the sea, conveys another world, a world where storms rise up out of nowhere and life itself is put at peril.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 20 There Is A Purpose In The Storm. Luke 8:22-25 In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The Edmund Fitzgerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Dirty Feet

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,923 views

    If Jesus, our Lord and Teacher, washed his disciples’ feet, we also should serve each other, there should be no task, no role, no effort that we will not do for each other.

    The Problem of Dirty Feet Scripture Reading: John 13:1-17 Text: John 13:14 They arrived in groups of twos and threes, talking loudly, laughing boisterously. . . They were Galileans, all of them but one, and they were men of the sea, men of the soil, and—a couple—men of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Burnout...just Burn

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

    "Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Walk The Walk?

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    A sermon used before communion. Like the disciples at the Last Supper, we can talk the talk about the Christian life. But Jesus wants to know who will walk the walk with him.

    Can you walk the walk? Purpose: To challenge those who call themselves Christians to obey God’s commands. 1. You’ve heard the phrase, "You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk." · NCAA Basketball Tournament (this sermon was preached during the tournament): I can talk a pretty good game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pray Like This

    Contributed by James Beam, Jr on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    Jesus disciples were drawn by his intimate walk with His Father. This text reveals how prayer is shaped by what’s in our heart & in our Father’s heart.

    Welcome & Theme Introduction 1. What one thing could make the church more powerful than anything else? What one thing could ensure that your life was as good as it can be? What one thing could turn your family into the place that everyone loved to stay? 2. That ONE thing is an intimate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wesley's 3-Strand Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on May 18, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Founded on Jesus’ blueprint for discipleship, John Wesley developed a simple plan for maturing and equipping the saints. Wesley said, “The Church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.”

    “Perhaps the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is that millions of supposed members are not really involved at all and, what is worse, do not think it strange that they are not. As soon as we recognize Christ’s intention to make His Church a militant company we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Failure

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    This sermon considers the all-too frequent reality of failure in our lives. We’ll look at disciples of Jesus who were well versed in it and how they dealt with it. There is hope!

    FAILURE -- the word conjures up a bad mental taste. It is such a predominant reality among us that there is an E-magazine website – www.failure.com with a wide selection of failure paraphernalia – mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps! Who has not tasted the bitter drink of failure – an exam; having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army