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  • Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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     | 7,117 views

    The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

  • The Oak Tree Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2024
     | 859 views

    The second in the Lenten series. This week's focus is on the promises of God

    February 21, 2024 Hope Lutheran Church Series: If Trees Could Talk" Genesis 13:14-18; Isaiah 61:1-3 The Oak Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I was very honored when your pastor contacted me and asked if I would be a guest presenter during your Lenten midweek services. Thank you for ...read more

  • Saul's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023
     | 1,172 views

    Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

    I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

  • Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 3, 2024
     | 279 views

    1 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    Some IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-I—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in the fact of Jesus’ death, burial, & resurrection, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in the facts surrounding Jesus’ ...read more

  • The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,959 views

    The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

    INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

  • Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022
     | 1,882 views

    Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

    REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

  • Two Unlikely Undertakers

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
     | 7,358 views

    The burial of Jesus gives us confidence in the authenticity of the resurrection

    Message John 19:38-42 “Two Unlikely Undertakers” It may surprise you, or it may not surprise you, to know that there are many people – including people who call themselves Christians – who do not believe that Jesus actually died. He just passed out, and the coolness of the ...read more

  • Triumph To Tragedy

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    The story of Jesus’ last week with a little poetic license from the Triumphal entry to the Crucifixion and burial. Tragedy to Triumph will complete the Story in a second sermon.

    Triumph to Tragedy Luke 19:33-38, "And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they ...read more

  • Delighting In Mankind

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    A sermon about Jesus from Proverbs 8:22-31 (Some illustrations and thoughts from other Sermon Central Contributors)

    Evening Service for 10/31/2010 Proverbs 8:22-31 WBTU: A. Last week we talked about Adulterous Anne and temptation. B. Chapters 8 and 9 begin a compare and contrast between Folly and Wisdom. Solomon puts it in terms of two women: Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly. He discusses these concepts as ...read more

  • Sing To The Lord A New/Old Song Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2013
     | 2,619 views

    The Liturgy, especially the Mass, is a point of contact between the human and divine

    Monday of 11th Week in Course 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium 1 “O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” The ...read more

  • Testifying Truth

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,867 views

    The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

  • Turning Hearts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2018
     | 1,833 views

    What we need in this world is reconciliation of God and man, and of man to man.

    Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Look closely at the words of the Lord’s Prayer and you will see, as the Church Fathers taught, the whole of the Gospel summarized in these petitions. Think of all the problems we face in our world today, and all that we have faced in ...read more

  • Despised For The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 1, 2018
     | 3,416 views

    Jesus revealed that those who were committed to Him should expect difficulty and persecution for their faith. We tend to think He referred to others, but it is applicable to believers everywhere.

    Despised for the Gospel Mark 13: 9-13 As we continue to discuss the Olivet Discourse, we are reminded that Jesus had warned of calamities the world would face as the end drew near. There would be many false prophets seeking to deceive, much fighting and war among nations, earthquakes, famine, and ...read more

  • The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017
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     | 15,048 views

    But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

    November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

  • Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2022
     | 2,751 views

    Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns.

    Joseph of Arimathea Venerated in Roman Catholic Church · Eastern Orthodox Church · Oriental Orthodox Church · Anglican Church · Lutheran Church and some Protestant Churches Canonized: Pre-Congregation Central shrine: Syriac Orthodox Chapel of Holy Sepulchre Feast: August 31 ...read more

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