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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    What's Good About Good Friday

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection.

    “What’s Good About Good Friday?” John 12:12-19 John 19:16-22 This Sunday represents the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    The Journey From Doubt To Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,024 views

    Thomas is a case study of how we can move from doubt to faith ourselves, and assist others in making the same spiritual journey.

    The Journey from Doubt to Faith John 20:24-31; 21:12 INTRO When you and I woke up this morning, we didn’t wake up thinking that Jesus of Nazareth is still buried in a tomb in Jerusalem. We didn’t wake up in a world where death and the grave appeared to have been victorious. But remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Justice Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    The Fifth Sermon of Lent 2008

    Our scene opens with a view of a standard American living room in a standard American house that is within the city limits of a… standard American small town. A…standard American family is in the … standard American living room watching the current episode of ‘Deal or No Deal’ on their… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Leave Your Graveyard Clothes In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 2, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,312 views

    What has you all wrapped and entangled up to the point that you can’t follow or serve the Lord?

    John 19:38-42 John 20:1-10 Topic: Leaving your graveyard clothes in the graveyard In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,148 views

    Have you ever felt that doing things for God is impossible and if you fail you’ve fouled up God’s plan? This message will encourage you to step out, even if you fail.

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in world history. It is even more important than the cross - in this way: that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, the cross would be meaningless for mankind. Jesus was perfect and would go back to be with the Father - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus In The Garden

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin

    SBC Philippi, 3/14/04 am Jesus in the Garden Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin. Many people have died for various causes without much of a sense of regret or pain. Palestinian terrorist sometimes strap bombs to themselves and blow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Why Are You Crying! "I Have Seen The Lord!"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    When we see Jesus we can stop crying.

    WHY ARE YOU CRYING! "I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!" John 20:10-18 Christians are to be a joyful people (Nehemiah 8:10 "For the joy of the Lord is your strength." Philip. 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say, Rejoice." The problem with having joy is that we live in a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dan Cale avatar

    In The Shadows Of An Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    This can be used as the third in the series or a stand alone Easter Sermon. It investigates the unexpected things we find in the shadows of an empty tomb. Life, Hope, Love, Eternity are investigated.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 3 In the Shadows of an Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome ¡V these were the women who made the journey to the garden tomb outside the walls of Jerusalem to prepare the body of Jesus for final burial. Their task was obvious ¡V ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    On The Third Day

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    Did you know that the third day was a significant day long before Jesus rose from the dead? Take a look at how what happened on the third day can inspire your congregation.

    On the Third Day WHATEVER IS LEFT WILL BE CONTAMINATED Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from this peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted by the LORD. It will have no value as a sacrifice, and you will receive no credit for bringing it as an offering. By then, the meat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    The 14th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    For the last fourteen weeks we have been looking at the things that they did to Jesus. Jesus endured so much. There are few if any that could have lasted through the punishment and abuse that Jesus took on. He was arrested, underwent false trials, was beaten, mocked, beaten, ridiculed, beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    But God Raised Him From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019
     | 3,620 views

    Resurrection Day - but God Message

    …but God… Part 7 But God Raised Him From The Dead Acts 13:30 Part One: Friday, The Crucifixion – Man at his worst! 1. Judas betrayed Him. {Luke 22:3-4, 47-48} Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. Luke 22:4 And he went his way, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Women Who Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,483 views

    I want us to look briefly at two worshipping women who shared the same name, but had different job descriptions: Mary, the mother of Jesus; and Mary Magdalene, who as far as we know, was not a mother.

    While it’s nearly impossible to spell out everything a mother does, this Motherhood Job Description hits the highlights. TITLE: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy. SUMMARY: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (Fifth Sunday Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,664 views

    What is the way? What is the truth? What is the life?

    Reflection I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am the way. What is the way? The way has three stages. They are: Preparing for the way, Signs to the way, & Reaching the way or destination. How do I prepare for the way? Reading the Scripture, Attending the Eucharist, Participating ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,538 views

    Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

    Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Becoming Resurrected People"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,816 views

    A sermon for Easter.

    “Becoming Resurrected People” John 20:1-18 “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb…” “It was still dark.” Why does John decide to make sure that little tidbit of information is in the story? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist