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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
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    Reconciliation. It’s what Easter is all about. In our Scripture passage today, Paul explains the true meaning of Christ’s life and death in no uncertain terms: “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself; that is, in Christ, God was

    Why did Jesus Have to Die? 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 For the past five weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of the Passion or Jesus’ road to the cross. We’ve looked at different people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross, how they contributed to his death and the lessons we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Farewell Homily

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013
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    Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

    Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Brought Back To Life

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 9, 2013
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    If we will have faith, Jesus can resurrect areas of our life we have written off as dead, gone, over, or impossible.

    First, there was the agony of Jairus over his young daughter. Then Mary and Martha mourn for their brother Lazarus. These people all shared something in common. They dealt with the unexpected Death of a family member. In fact, both situations had Jesus at the center of attention. In both cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Tragedy Of The Innocents

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012
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    A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeds, Part I Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013
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    Jesus was the seed that died so that we might live; we too are called to die to self so that others may live.

    Monday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 1 Two of the privileges given to deacons in this diocese is the ability to preside at baptisms and wake services. What is striking to me every time is the use of this psalm 27, this psalm which begins this first day of three at the head of Holy Week. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Easter Is Suppose To Hurt

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013
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     | 6,094 views

    This is a Easter sermon dealing with the pain of Good Friday its connection with the pain of Easter and the Joy of the Resurrected Christ.

    Easter moves us from Friday to Sunday, from death to new life. Friday, in Christian reckoning, is a null-point wherein the power of God is defeated by the empire of force. But the church has found in that Friday shut-down the transformative work of God. It is a Friday truth that suffering love ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Gospel Presentation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2018
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     | 14,027 views

    A sermon examining the Gospel of Jesus Christ

    A Gospel Presentation I Corinthians 15:1-11 The Resurrection is the doctrine that sets Christianity apart from all other religions. There is no denying the fact that Muhammad lived, but he died and remains dead today. Buddha once lived but he died, and that fact will never change. Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Month To Live - Pt. 1 - Numbered Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018
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     | 11,363 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

    Pt. 1 - Numbered I. Introduction We have done our best to break life into manageable chunks. We talk about our life in terms of minutes, hours, days, weeks and years. Time drives everything. It drives our schedule. We want to start on time and end on time. Be on time. Manage time. Our efforts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
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    When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

    [Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Messiah As The New Adam

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2018
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     | 3,682 views

    Luke leads us from Jesus back to Adam, but Paul leads us from the old Adam to the new.

    MESSIAH AS THE NEW ADAM. Luke 3:23-38; Romans 5:12-21. Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, a voice from heaven declared, “You are My beloved Son; in whom I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). This was not the way Jesus’ neighbours would view Him: to them, He was ‘the carpenter’s son’ (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018
     | 6,268 views

    There are grave, serious consequences to sin; but Jesus saves us from those consequences.

    The Wages of Sin January 7, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are grave, serious consequences to sin; but Jesus saves us from those consequences. Focus Passage: Genesis 3:1-24 (Pew Bible page 3) Supplemental Passage: For the wages of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Waste Your Most Precious Possession Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
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     | 53,671 views

    You haven't always existed; only God is eternal in both directions. Your soul will exist long after your physical life is over, either in heaven with God or in hell separated from God.

    INTRODUCTION What is your most precious possession? This world has plenty of expensive baubles and trinkets. Here are some actual things people own that they probably consider to be a precious possession. For instance, how about a gold-plated, diamond studded iPhone? The cost is $2.97 million and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be A Witness Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
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     | 3,798 views

    God wants us to experience His adventure, His miraculous provision and defense, His Word, His will, and, like Jesus, His choice of ending to the story. The story may not be like the storybooks, fairy tales, and superhero movies. It may end in martyrdom.

    Revelation Chapter 11 continued 7. and when they have completed their testimony (witness), the beast will come out of the Abusso and make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8. and their bodies will be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2016
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    In the midst of all of the persecutions and difficulties of these Christians, there is a blessed relief -- to be with Him for eternity. Our passing from this life is blessed because we Reside in the Lord; Rest from Labors; and will be Rewarded by deeds.

    1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ta Da! Christ Has Risen Indeed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 42 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    A Sunday School teacher asked the class: "What were the first words Jesus said after leaving the tomb." A little girl lifted her hands in the air and responded; "Ta Da"! O' Beloved; Ta Da Jesus Christ has Risen indeed.

    Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your only begotten Son Jesus that we have the gift of eternal life. For He overcame death ... and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, ... who this day ... celebrate with joy our Lord's resurrection, ... may be raised from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican