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Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

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“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Asks For Your Isaac Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 17, 2014

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God asked Abraham to lay down his Isaac. His story is an incredible picture of the Cross and how God loved us enough to surrender His Son, Jesus, for our sin. Do we love Him enough to surrender our Isaac today?

It has been said that Christians are like tea bags……they always do best when they get in hot water. In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham in the hottest water of his life as God tries his faith. The Bible teaches three key truths about trials in the life of a believer: 1) Trials come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code:

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

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· WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2006

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Many questiions have come up sense the book and the movie "The Da Vinci Code" came out. This message deals with the reliability of the Scriptures.

Our key text today is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Reliability of the Scriptures Listen as I read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

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The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Ii: The Sequel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

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I preach expository messages, and this is the first in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Jesus II: The Sequel” Acts 1:1-5 4.22.07 It seems fitting that, on the heels of a study of the church, as we’ve looked at its makeup, its marks, its mission, and the like, we take now a detailed look at the first church, at what was going on for the thirty-odd years following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

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Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012

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The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Is Fellowship, Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 9, 2015

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Is a fellowship supper, fellowship? Is a night out with the Christian guys at a ball game, fellowship? Just what is "Koinonia" in the Scriptures? Are you in fellowship?

The word, a Greek word, is even popular among English-speaking Christians: Koinonia. Partnership. Participation. Translated communication, communion, distribution, fellowship. It is used by Luke, Paul, and John, in 8 Bible books. Have we fully understood and implemented the meaning of this concept? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness At The River

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2016

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John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12 Title: Holiness at the River John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

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the next sermon in the series on the seven churches of Asia

And so we come to the church at Thyatira. This is the longest of the seven letters, which, ironically, was written to the smallest and least important city. Unlike the other towns, we don’t know very much about Thyatira, so it’s not so easy to understand and interpret the contents of the letter. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Truth - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

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There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been offensive to many people.

Opening Reading – Psalms 85:7 thru 11 It is important for us to be as loving, caring and concerned people we can be. This is the example that Jesus portrayed. That is, for the most part. There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

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Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

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Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

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Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

It’s good to get a time of refreshing…What does God want for our church in 2009? You know, we’ve been going through the book of John for the last year and a half having just finished it before the holidays. And the book of John ends with Jesus preparing His disciples for His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

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