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He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

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Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Overflowing Supply" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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God has a generous supply of forgiveness and healing.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2002 “Overflowing Supply” Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

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Easter morning message showing that the Pharisees believed Jesus’ words perhaps more than His disciples did. God has more in store for us than we can possibly imagine.

John 20:9 – The Best is Yet to Come The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

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How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 14, 2006

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This is an Easter message using the Text from Luke 24 about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples "On the Road to Emmaus."

On the Road to Emmaus --Luke 24:13-35 I relate well to the story of “The Walk to Emmaus.” On Saturday, May 9, 1992, I ran the 12 K or 7.46 mile Arts Fest Run from Henderson, Kentucky, to downtown Evansville, Indiana, in a time of 56:56.38. That’s a pace of 7:37.96 per mile and was my personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of New Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007

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And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Apr 22, 2006

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An empty tomb proves that my savior lives.

The Empty Tomb Matthew 28: 1-8, Mark 16: 1-8, Luke 24: 1-9 1In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

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Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

He Defeated Death

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

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We have no reason to fear death because of Christ’s victory over it. A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 4, 1999 READ TEXT Story – Part 1 It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986 when the San Jose High School boys track team came to our school for a head to head track meet. Hartsburg-Emden, where I went to school, and San Jose were conference rivals. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do With The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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We respond to the resurrection in one of three ways – denial, disbelief, or belief.

A new form of TV program has taken both the airways and us by storm - reality TV. Shows such as Survivor, The Batchelor, The Batchelorette, Married By America, The Mole, and Fear Factor, have created thousands and even millions of loyal fans. Survivor seems to have started the trend, but I suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Case For The Resurrection

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

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The evidence for the resurrection is overwhelming. And it’s so important to our faith. If God the Father can’t raise his own sinless Son then he can’t raise us either. But the resurrection is true. And we can prove it beyond any doubt.

SERMON: The Case for Resurrection (Psalm 19:14) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Two school children were walking together, and one said to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Believing Without Seeing Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 21, 2003

based on 168 ratings

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John writes his Gospel for the future generations of Christians.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr B, 27/04/2003 Based on Jn 20:19-31 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The coach for a little league team had not yet learned the names of all his players, so he called them by the numbers on their uniforms. When he yelled, “Number ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Shadows A New Day Dawns Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 24, 2005

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This is the fourth in a series but can be used stand alone. It looks at the bright new morning that dawns to dispel the shadows of the cross. A stone rolled away, a tomb standing empty, and a promise fulfilled.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 4 From the Shadows a New Day Dawns Luke 24:1-12 It was early dawn – the sun not yet above eastern horizon. Three women make their way quietly toward the tomb of Jesus. As they make their way down the road their eyes might have been called again to a hilltop called Golgotha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Do You Need To Be Sifted?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2008

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A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God’s glory and service.

Do you want to be sifted? Luke 22:31-34 This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him. However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of “Hosanna” (save us) – but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Cross - Salvation To All Who Believe

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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This message focuses on I Corinthians 1:18. "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but o us who are saved it is the power of God."

Beyond the Cross -Salvation to all who Believe- I Corinthians 1:18-25 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week, the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus. Holy week goes from the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion on Friday to the resurrection on Easter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

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