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You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Woman's Work

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

The women going to the Tomb - Women’s work - find the miricle - the women’s work is a chosen ministry to the Lord - their Lord - Death is a simple math problem - Jesus Changes the math!

Woman’s work Mark 16:1-8 I have gotten my self in trouble several times when I made a remark about some task like cleaning or cooking as “Woman’s work.” I really did make it in jest. I made it to get a response from the women present. Sometimes, I had to work really hard to make a formal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Son-Rise

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Son Rise Service - Jesus Was Dead - What are we going to do now! What are we going to do today?

Son Rise Jesus was DEAD – Really dead None of his followers expected it. They had just come to fully realize that Jesus was the messiah. They never had any power they just dreamed of it. Jesus was the glue that held the group together and who knows what will happen now. It started so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

March 5, 2006 Communion Meditation and the first sermon of the 2006 Lenten Series

(Introduction to meditation was from Creative Communications for the Parish’s dramatic introduction, ‘This Lenten Road: The Road to Damascus’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish.) (1) Many years ago along one of our coasts a Navy Captain looked into the dark night and saw faint ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To The Wilderness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Second sermon for Lent 2006

(The introduction to this sermon was dramatic reading from the Lenten Series, ‘The Lenten Road,’ published by The Center for Creative Communication for the Parish. © 2004) (1) Look at this photo for a moment. It’s magnificent! It’s majestic! It’s appealing! It’s warm! It’s sunny! What a beautiful ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Jerusalem

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Third Sermon for Lent 2006

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Road to Jerusalem’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by the Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004. (1) This past week there have been roads in our state and across the center of this nation and elsewhere that has not been hospitable to drivers. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Jericho

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

A communion meditation for April 2, 2006 and the fourth sermon in a 2006 Lenten Series

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Road to Jericho’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by the Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 In their comments on our main text, Arden and Peter Mead ask the question, ‘Where do you picture yourself in the story of the Good Samaritan? With what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bethany Road

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

The fifth sermon of a 2006 Lenten Series

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Bethany Road’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 (1) Sermon titles are a challenge for a pastor. There is an art to selecting a suitable title but it can be quite difficult to do so. Some pastors have simply ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Gethsemane

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

2006 Maundy Thursday meditation

(The meditation began with a dramatic dialogue, ‘The Road to Gethsemane.’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish) “The road to Gethsemane,” writes Arden and Peter Mead, “is a road to prayer.” It is a road to prayer because Jesus tells the disciples to ‘keep alert and pray.’ This begs the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Church Of God

An Unfinished Agenda

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

A second 2006 Post-Resurrection sermon

(1) In the circles that I travel in, especially my ministerial circles, there are several common phrases or words that I have heard a great deal in the past several years. One is (1A) ‘casting a vision.’ We read in the Old Testament, “Without a vision the people parish.” Vision is important. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Calling All Angels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 2, 2006

This talks about the role that angels played on the first Resurrection day. God used them because He wanted to, not because He had to. It’s the same with His servants today.

Luke 24:1-8 – Calling All Angels Tonight we are continuing to look at various angles of the resurrection and what it means for us today. Tonight’s message is a thought I have never preached on before, and I hope that it speaks to your heart. I’m talking about angels. Let’s read Luke 24:1-7. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 3, 2006

This account tells us about the initial respond of the disciples to the death of Christ. These two disciples (maybe also the eleven disciples) had lost hope and fallen into pit of sadness and despair.

FELLOWSHIP WITH THE RISEN CHRIST Luke 24:13-53 April 2006 Introduction This is one of the most beloved accounts of the resurrection story. It is an account of an experience of two disciples on the way to Emmaus. This event takes place hours after the resurrection. Who these disciples are, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close Enough To Feel The Scars Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Final in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Easter Sermon, Jesus invites us to draw near in spite of our doubts and questions.

Birthday invitations—the kids start on them months before the party because they want people to come. For the last several months I’ve been sharing stories from the Gospel of John about Jesus invitation to us—the invitation to come near to Him. This morning we both celebrate His resurrection and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ticket

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 9, 2006

Looking for Jesus.

The Ticket John 20:1-18 April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday) 94 years ago this week, a boat described as unsinkable left its harbor in Southampton, England for its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. This boat, the biggest passenger boat of its time, was carrying 2,224 people - some on board for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Congregational