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Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007

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Final in the series which discusses how the celebrations in our lives are significant and how Easter is one continuous celebration!

“Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference” John 20:1-20 How many of you like to attend parties, I mean really good parties? What does it take for a party to be a really good one? [some participation this morning please]. Americans don’t need too much excuse to have a party. Wedding ~ Super Bowl ~ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Lifting Of The Burden

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

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Lenten Communion Meditation for March 4, 2007

(Slide 1) Introduction: A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Woman Healed’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. (Slide 2) This woman suffered from two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Planting Five Rows Of P's In Your Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 15, 2002

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How Jesus did and how we should plant five rows of P’s in our Gethsemane. The five P’s being Participation, Prayer, Persistence, Patience, and Peace.

Planting five rows of P’s in your garden of Gethsemane I. Plant a row of Participation A. Jesus went with his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane. 1. Jesus wanted his friends to support him not only in prayer, but also just by being there. 2. Later on he pleads with them to watch and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Believe Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 12, 2003

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Mary Magdalene’s grief turns to joy when she meets the resurrected Jesus. Jesus calls our name into our grief as well.

Dare to Believe Again – “Up From The Grave: Lent Series” John 20:10-18 March 8/9, 2003 Intro: All of us have had “decisive moments” in our lives – moments which change the direction of our life in a decisive way. They are moments etched in our memories, ones we’ll never forget. Some are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

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The fifth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “Forsaken” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) “People fear what they can’t understand.” It’s true. Those who crucified Jesus, and I am not talking just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of The Resurrection (Revised)

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

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Jesus’ has defeated death and the grave! This morning we must consider how this great victory can now change our lives.

Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special attention to the joy of, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"It's Ok To Wonder" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2005

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It’s OK to Wonder about spiritual things but after awhile we must move on to respond.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 “It’s OK to Wonder” Luke 24:1-12 INTRODUCTION: True or False. Fact or Fiction. Fiction or Non-Fiction. These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Believe This? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 20, 2003

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12th & final in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Easter Message. What do we need to overcome our doubts about the resurrection?

I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss recently in the entertainment world. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. I’m told he died ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

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The whole world will one day see the real “Shock and Awe” of God’s power.

THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Matthew 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

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How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

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It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

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In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 25, 2005

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We all will respond to Jesus’ resurrection in a very personal manner because the evidence demands a verdict.

Before reading our passage for today I want to share a story I read this week. A father took his little boy to a pet shop to pick out a puppy for his birthday present. For half an hour he looked at the assortment in the window. "Decided which one you want?" asked his Daddy. "Yes," the little fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

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Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 21, 2007

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Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac. What resulted was a foreshadow of a greater sacrifice to come.

THE SACRIFICE There is a trial that is probably the hardest of all to go through in life. That trial is watching your child suffer and wonder if they will live or die. To suffer yourself is one thing, but to watch your own child hover between life and death is unbearable. Some of you know this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

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