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Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 6,959 views

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Son Came Out

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 18, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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When the Son comes out, we discover peace, resurrection power and a commission to move beyond our church walls.

Years ago, my two sons attended a spiritual gifts retreat for children. On the way home from the campgrounds, the boys’ mother wanted to know what they had discovered. She asked our younger son, “What’s your spiritual gift, Sam?” Sam stuck out his chest and proudly announced, “Mom, my spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

The Day Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 18, 2003

based on 380 ratings

| 78,644 views

On the day that Jesus died it is noteworthy to see the crowds, the crys, and the crosses on Calvary that day. If you need encouragement dear soul, this message is sure to touch you.

A Sermon For You Easter Message April 2001 By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby The Day Of The Cross And They Crucified Him! Matthew 27:33-36 will be our text. "And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Falls Short

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 25,223 views

We can no longer remain in the tomb, but must move to the resurrection. We must do more than accept forgiveness of sins, we must accept Christ’s transformation of our lives.

When Faith Falls Short John 11:1-44 Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Holiness

Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 2,424 views

Series: Resurrection Appearance

INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Appearance: Seeing Jesus On The Emmaus Road (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 3,564 views

Series: Resurrection Appearance

WHY WE DON’T SEE THE LORD: LUKE 24:13-35 "Jesus himself began walking with them, but they were blinded and could not recognize Him" (Luke 24:15-16 ELT). Busy on our journey. "Two of them went that same day (Sunday) to a village called Emmaus" (24:13). Concerned about home. "They drew nigh unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Appearance: John Believes (Lesson 1)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 1,429 views

Series: Resurrection Appearance

INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:1-10 What a resurrection appearance of Jesus is not? Not just His Spirit. "Handle Me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see Me have" (Luke 24:39). Not just a vision. (Daytime). "Behold My hands and My feet . . . handle Me" (Luke 24:39). Not just a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

El Quebrantamiento Y Restauración Del Alma

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on May 7, 2004

based on 57 ratings

| 8,331 views

Al leer el capítulo 20 de Juan vemos cómo Cristo, ya resucitado, se aparece a varias personas que estaban quebrantadas en su alma para restaurarlas, consolarlas y edificarlas en una nueva fe en el Cristo resucitado.

TÍTULO: (El quebrantamiento y restauración del alma) TEXTO: Jn. 20:1-31 INTRODUCCIÓN: Al leer el capítulo 20 de Juan vemos cómo Cristo, ya resucitado, se aparece a varias personas para restaurarlas, consolarlas y edificarlas en una nueva fe en el Cristo resucitado. Cristo antes de resucitar ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

based on 89 ratings

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The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our lives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher was explaining to a group of small children about the death and resurrection of Jesus. She made a crude cross out of some sticks and explained how Jesus was nailed to the cross. And little boy responded by saying, "Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience Pure Love Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

based on 13 ratings

| 3,795 views

Part 1 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

Experience The Passion… Part 1: “Experience Pure Love” Isaiah 53:1-12 It’s a blood-fest. In fact, it’s probably one of the most violent films that’s ever been made. Full of disturbing images of evil and horrific scenes of brutality it’s stirred up more controversy than any other film since “The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Experience Ultimate Wholeness Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 3,152 views

Part 3 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

Experience Ultimate Wholeness Luke 19:1-11 Over the past six years in pastoral ministry I’ve had the opportunity of officiating at more than sixty funeral services ranging from elderly people to infants, from victims of accidents to those whose deaths were a welcomed relief at the end of a long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Experience Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,517 views

Easter Sunday - Part 5 (The final sermon) of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

“Experience Eternal Life” John 20:1-18 Introduction: It was the night of October 31st, 1936. Halloween night. A group of men and women sat with their hands joined at a round table. They awaited the message – the same message they had hoped to receive for the past 10 Halloweens. But the message did ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Proof Positive Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 9,269 views

The Resurrection is the one doctrine that is central to the faith -- all our faith stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection.

Several years ago, I took a group of kids to a church camp. Now there were lots of great things about summer church camp. We had swimming and boating and hiking – and those were wonderful. But those weren’t the most memorable things of church camp. We had crafts and cookouts -- and those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 7,874 views

Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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