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  • John Russell avatar

    3 Appearances Of Christ

    Contributed by John Russell on May 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,351 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

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    "Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

    Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,833 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    This is about the letter to Thyatira.

    There is a British comedy show called Keeping Up Appearances. (Give brief overview of the show.) Things aren’t always as they appear. The middle church of the seven is a church where things weren’t as they appeared. Read Revelation 2:18-29. One thing that is fascinating about this letter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    #3 in Christmas series on fear. What was Joseph afraid of? How things looked.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Appearances Can Be Deceiving Today we are continuing our series on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph from Matthew 1:18-25. Now, there is a lot said about Mary, the topic of last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Cull avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

    Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    In Spite Of Appearances - Trust Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,403 views

    In spite of appearances, God is in control. Keep your trust in God.

    Title: In spite of appearances—trust. Text: Daniel 6:1-27 Truth: In spite of appearances, God is in control. Keep your trust in God. Aim: I want the church to remain faithful when it is difficult. INTRODUCTION If you had to summarize your life in six words, what would they be? John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus Appears To Mary Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    This is a study that details the experience of Mary on Resurrection morning.

    Resurrection Sunday is now over. Jesus has arisen from the tomb. He’s alive. For the next few studies we will be looking at His appearing to people. Tonight we look at His appearing to Mary. This is really a precious event. We are now seeing His appearance AFTER the resurrection. His first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Appears To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,607 views

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith?

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith? Last time we saw that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene. (Explain that Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Jesus' Third Appearance

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,595 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

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Secret Of His Appearing

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2010
     | 3,230 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,559 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

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,316 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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "For Grace Appeared"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,626 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

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,675 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

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Appearance To Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,223 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