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  • John Russell avatar

    3 Appearances Of Christ

    Contributed by John Russell on May 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    This sermon explores the past, present and future appearances of Christ.

    3 APPEARANCES OF CHRIST (Hebrews 9.24-28) INTRODUCTION When we think of the Bible, we usually think of it as Old and New Testaments. To me, in all the Old Testament stories, the defining event is the flood. It validates the entire OT, and explains a lot of things that people sometimes have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Weidner avatar

    "Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

    Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

    This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Secret Of His Appearing

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2010
     | 3,293 views

    God wants to let us in on the secret things.

    The Secret of His Appearing October 17, 2010 Introduction A Over the last several weeks (months), we’ve revealed the secrets of the Most Holy Place. 1 We’ve learned... a To worship here so we don’t have to play catch-up in heaven aa That love draws us closer to Jesus; easier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,666 views

    God doesn’t judge from ouward appearance... but too often we do. What can we do to avoid that tendency?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever watched “American Idol”? (Nearly ½ the congregation raised their hands). Ok, how many of you have ever seen “Britain’s Got Talent.”? (A few hand went up) That’s understandable since “Britain’s Got Talent” is aired in Britain. It’s the English cousin of our “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Jesus' Third Appearance

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    Jesus revealed Himself to His disciples on three different occasions, but He reveals Himself to us every time we look up to HIim and talk to Him.

    Text: “This is the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead” (v. 14). The first time Jesus appeared to his disciples was the evening of Resurrection Day. This took place in Jerusalem or someplace near Jerusalem where the disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    Sometimes the urge to blend in socially as Christ followers effects the level of our commitment. Eventually, you may end up compromising your commitment that will soon affect your character and the way others will begin to see you. Discover why we hide wh

    Start with wearing themask in darkness and shining the light on it... Read “In The Dark” story: A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Appearance To Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,377 views

    Death is not the end of the story!

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Sixty-four-year-old Herzlinde Eissler had been admitted to a hospital in Austria with stomach pains. Several days later she left the hospital and was shocked when she discovered why her family had not visited her during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Appearance On The Road To Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,751 views

    Suffering preceded glory.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] BROKEN HEARTS “The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 28,667 views

    We need to have a personal encounter with the risen Jesus.

    Keeping Up Appearances Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration Bruce Larson said, “The events of Easter cannot be reduced to a creed or philosophy. We are not asked to believe the doctrine of the resurrection. We are asked to meet this person raised from the dead. In faith, we move from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,365 views

    Pentecost 12(A) - Appearances can be and often are deceiving. Our Almighty God comes as a gentle Savior and his believers go out with this power of the Lord.

    APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING (Outline) August 19, 2007 - PENTECOST 12 - 1 Kings 19:9b-18 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? That is the question that haunts every living being. Thankfully, you and I are not able to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,964 views

    Do we equate the things we love about our Churches with the authority of Scripture? You bet we do.

    What is the most authoritative part of the Bible? Is the New Testament the most authoritative part of the Bible? The New Testament is the New Covenant that Jesus Christ gave to us, that sure is a powerful thing. Could the Gospels be the most authoritative part of the Bible, because they are about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "For Grace Appeared"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    The Redeeming, Reforming, Rewarding work of Grace

    “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    Appearances can be deceiving, let’s be very careful that we may not be deceiving ourselves.

    I would like to begin today’s service with a joke. On a dark night, in a small town, the industrial chemical plant caught fire. Not too much time went by before the place exploded with great flames, and the firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. After watching the fireman fight what appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    tonight, in our passage of Scripture, the writer of Hebrews is going to tell us that in our Christian life things are not always the way they appear on the surface- that appearances can be deceiving.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Wed. Night March 18th 2009 Hebrews 2:8-18 Introduction Things are not always what they seem to be. You watch the previews on your TV set of a new movie showing at the theatre and you think to yourself that’s got to be one that you have to go see. You go see it and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist