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4 Perspectives

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 16, 2001

4 eyewitness accounts of the resurrection of Jesus: Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and Thomas, as pictures seen in John Chapter 20

Sermon.970 See # 534, 638, 854, Sack.105, 12Dis.004 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 “ 4 Perspectives” Text: John Chapter 20 I’m always amazed at how a person can recall different personal perspectives from the exact same event! There’s an old story ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Of The Covenant

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

the Blood of sacrifice is the constant Testimony of God’s grace. As fallen man was clothed with skins of animals sacrificed by God Himself for such provision (Gen 3:21), so the blood of the Lamb was shed to clothe in the righteousness of God every member

THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT From the Garden of Eden to the Garden in Heaven’s Paradise, the Blood of sacrifice is the constant Testimony of God’s grace. As fallen man was clothed with skins of animals sacrificed by God Himself for such provision (Gen 3:21), so the blood of the Lamb was shed to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002

God urges us through the prophet Isaiah to rise and shine as God’s people because his light has come to the world at Epiphany!

Hope Lutheran Church, Irmo SC - Pastor Jason Zahn Epiphany - January 6, 2002 Isaiah 60:1-6 "Rise and Shine!" Dear Christian Friends, Nearly 2000 years ago a special, bright star rose in the night sky. It was unlike any other. The men who saw it were so moved by its appearance that they rose ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Father's Grace

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 19, 2007

Forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son

“…we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found.” These words from Luke 15:32, are the total expression of what God has done for us. In fact, they remind me of a story... There once was a young man who while not strong in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2007

This is a sermon that could be used any time during the year. I wrote it for Easter Sunday 2007.

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Today is Easter Sunday and it is good to see all of you here. Easter is the most important Christian holiday that there is. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In 1990 George Gallup took a survey and found that 84% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flesh And Bones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

While Ezekiel’s vision and prophesy applies uniquely to Israel, principles can be drawn that apply to God’s people today. What are three things Ezekiel’s dry bones have in common with today’s church?

First, we need to remind ourselves a little bit about who Ezekiel was. Ezekiel was a man that God commissioned to speak His Word to the Jews who had been exiled to Babylon. Remember that after King Solomon, God split the Jews into two nations—Israel and Judah. Israel in the North and Judah in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2007

The stone was rolled away from the tomb of Jesus, and it can be rolled away from whatever has you bound.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away By Pastor Jim May On Thursday evening Jesus gathered with his disciples for the last meal that he would eat with them. Jesus, the very Son of God, God in human form, had come down from the glory of Heaven for one single great purpose – to shed his blood for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 3 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report Part 2 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 1 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

HOPE What do we mean when we use the word Hope? Sometimes we mean something that we would like to have happen, something good, or something that we desire, and it might happen, it might not, but we hope that it does I hope the weather is nice for our easter egg hunt. I hope the Kansas City ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - How To Not Be Struck Dead

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007

The ancient practices of worship when priests would enter the holy of holies to meet with God required them to be found spotless...this sermon relates the tabernacle and tent of meeting to today’s forms of worship.

(Intro Video-ark of the covenant-Holy of Holies) Ok, Some of you are probably wondering how Noah’s ark fit inside this small box. Did they shrink it? What’s up with that? So, I have to clear up some of your confusion. The ark of the covenant and Noah’s ark are two different things. Noah’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: *other

Ezekiel 37 (The Valley Of The Dry Bones)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

Can God bring life to those old dry bones? You betcha He can! ...

"The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry." A few years ago now an American university newspaper ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Proof Of Resurrection

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise God For Godly Mothers & Wives Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007

This message is the first in a series concerning the Biblical Family: In it I hope to show God’s view of a virtuous woman and encourage wives and mothers to examine themselves in light of God’s word, that they might receive praise from their husbands and

INTRODUCTION: A. Many years ago the Christian Digest carried this little story of a busy mother. 1. A busy mother was one day regretting that she could do so little Christian work. "I shall have only a life of housework to show at last," she said rather sadly to a friend. "Why mother," ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist