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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
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    He is risen , He is risen indeed! That was the proper greeting of the early church. What does the empty tomb mean to believers today?

    How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Introduction- Matthew 28:8-10 Mark 16:6-8 Luke 24:4-7 John 20:1-8 Between these Gospels we have an account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been in a series At The Cross… First we looked at the love of God because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
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    With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

    It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Destroying Walls Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022
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    A message addressing racism and how the early church dealt with it, and how racism is antithetical to the Gospel entrusted to us by Christ Jesus.

    Destroying Walls Ephesians Series CCCAG 2-13-22 Scripture- Ephesians 2:11-22 I’ve had a lot of good things happen lately. Since I last spoke with many of you, I passed my state nursing board, called the NCLEX and have finally received a nursing license from the state. I’ve completely my orientation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2025
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     | 2,976 views

    Why did Jesus believe the early church needed the power of the Holy Spirit - and what can that power mean to us today?

    A few years ago, the power went out on the north side of town. I first noticed it when I saw that the traffic lights weren’t working but I didn’t think much about it until I tried to stop into CVS to pick up some batteries. One of the clerks met me at the door and explained: “I’m sorry we have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Post Pentecostal Trials And Their Benefits!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 2, 2025
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    To bring out the benefits which accrued to the Early Church on account of persecution. The truths thereof are very much appilcable to us too!!!

    Post Pentecostal Trials and their benefits!!! Let's get it straight...being at the receiving end of persecution is indeed painful. But have we considered that our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom permits it for our benefits. In this Message, Yours Truly is inspired to share ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002
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    Suffering from an inferiority complex? The same God who is a work in the lives of others desires to make your impossibilities possible. Let’s learn from the early church how to prayerfully encounter the living God!

    Two cows were standing in a field saw a milk truck pass by. The truck had painted in large letters on its side, “Prairie Farms Milk –– Homogenized –– Sanitized –– Vitamin Enriched” One cow spoke up and said, “Makes me feel kind of inferior!” I’m sure that none of us have ever felt inferior ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Early Examples Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
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    FAITH HAS BEEN A NEEDED PART OF MAN¡¦S LIFE WITH THE LORD SINCE THE EARLIEST GENERATIONS. In Hebrews 11, we discover three early examples of early faith

    July 31,1994 - PM EARLY EXAMPLES OF FAITH Hebrews 11:4-7 INTRO: (1) Faith is a bridge which connects the present with either the future or the past. (2) The bridge that all men of God walk on to cross great challenges, is faith. PROP: FAITH HAS BEEN A NEEDED PART OF MAN¡¦S LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek Him Early

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,064 views

    The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

    Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Blessings Of The Early Riser"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 2, 2010
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    Three Blessings for the devoted Christian

    “Easter Sunrise Service – 2010” “Blessings of the Early Riser” 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,830 views

    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Samson Early Years Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2024
     | 873 views

    Samson’s life reveals to us 7 choices that will lead us to blindness. He was called by God for a specific purpose and God used him in spite of his character flaws.

    Series: Here Comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel, which is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Early Christmas Present

    Contributed by W F on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    In this account of Mary meeting Gabriel we discover that there are at least three benefits we receive from God this side of heaven. They are, knowing that we are PRECIOUS to him, a clear PURPOSE for living, and POWER to grow.

    An Early Christmas Gift Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION Ever received a Christmas gift early? I do sometimes. From time to time my family in England sends presents. They often arrive early, and I have to confess that sometimes I have opened them before Christmas. That part of God’s gift we call ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Early Signs Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2012
     | 5,598 views

    We are a chosen people, living stones formed around the cornerstone of Christ Himself.

    Early Signs of the Kingdom Dan 2 Feb 12, 2012 Intro: The king sat bolt upright in bed, heart pounding, panicked eyes darting back and forth, sweat-soaked sheet falling off his shoulders, his scream of terror still echoing in his ears. It had happened again. The servants came running as always, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings And Early Warnings Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,444 views

    This message looks at some early warnings that Jesus gives about our behavior.

    Warnings and Early warnings Video from (Peggy’s Cove) If you aren’t familiar with the video shot, then I’m not sure what to say. I took that a month ago while we were on our annual pilgrimage to Peggy’s cove, and while I preparing to take some of these phone photos I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free