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What If He Didn't Rise Again

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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How important is the resurrection to us as Christians? It may carry more importance than you thought.

I love this particular season. Easter holds with me a special place. There is just something about this particular time, and what it means to Christianity, that somehow seems to excite me. One thing that is normal for Easter is that you get a lot of visitors to come to church. That can be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9, 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Room For Doubt

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 26, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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The Risen Christ remove or eliminate our doubts.

April 27, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US JOHN 19: 24-29 By: Rev. Sol B. Madlambayan No Room For Doubt Each Sunday is a grand day for all Believers and Christians because again and again we have this unique opportunity to Praise & Worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. It is truly a unique ...read more

Scripture: John 19:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 27, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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Our Christian identity influences profoundly how we live.

Sermon for 3 Easter Yr B, 4/05/2003 Based on I Jn 3:1-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson IDENTITY, IMAGE, GENUINE PERSONHOOD, BEING WHO WE TRULY ARE. That is one of the central themes of our second lesson today. Our identity, our true personhood all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Anchoring On The Resurrection

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,050 views

Our ability to trust God in any circumstance is due to our anchoring ourselves in the resurrection of Jesus, and in His return.

Read John 16:17-33 from the Message. How many would say you’re dealing with anxiety today? Ron’s question—what’s keeping you up at night? Can’t you relate to what the guys around Jesus are feeling here? They’re worried about the future. Back in the storm. Think back to chapt. 14 (about 2-3 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Brethren

Witnesses Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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In this sermon the pastor assumes the charcter of Peter and tells the ressurrection story from Peter’s perspective. The pastor’s wife embellishes the story from Mary Magdalene’s point of view.

Witnesses of the Resurrection 3-31-02 I. Peter’s Story(1) Good morning. My name is Peter. Some people call me Simon but I prefer Peter. Since I was in the area and since it is Easter morning Pastor Tow asked me to share with you my eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:19-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 9,202 views

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Wipe Away The Tears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 27, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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God provides plenty of opportunities to recognize the risen Lord.

Wipe Away the Tears John 20 (Everyone got a small packet of Kleenex on their way in) We have all seen it happen. A child gets separated from her parents. Soon the child panics and wails and weeps. Tears stream down her face. No one can console her. Nothing can stop her tears. Then her parents ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Brethren

What Do You Do With The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 4,876 views

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

Touch Your Risen Savior

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 27, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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Believe that Jesus’ wounds are for your forgiveness as you touch Jesus with the hand of faith. Breathe in his promise of forgiveness and breathe it out by forgiving those who sin against us and by sharing the good news of our risen Savior.

Touch Your Risen Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Alive In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 29, 2003

based on 305 ratings

| 30,791 views

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Are you ALIVE in CHRIST?" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection And New Creation

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 4,804 views

A look at Christ’s resurrection through the New Creation imagery of John, with a look forward to our resurrection.

I thought we’d start this morning with the top ten list of excuses the Roman guards might have given for the empty tomb. 10. "I thought he was the pizza delivery guy leaving. No wondered he smiled when I tried to give him a tip!" 9. "I was putting another denarius in the chariot meter!" 8. "With ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003

based on 160 ratings

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What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To Heart Burn Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 9,056 views

The disciples on the Road to Emmaus experienced their heart burning within them ... they experienced the resurrected Lord!

“The Road To Heart Burn” (The Road To Emmaus – Luke 24:13-35) INTRODUCTION: Luke Chapter 24 – all turn Today is “Senior Adult Sunday”! Senior Adults have traveled down a long road … some for 60 – 70 – 80 years. They have had a lot of adventures along the way … experienced a great many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Programme Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 5,855 views

In this post resurrection appearance, Jesus reveals the programme of God

Luke 24:36-53 The Revelation of the Programme of God Professor Charlie Moule, the famous NT theologian once said: "the birth and rapid rise of the Christian Church ... remains an unsolved enigma for any historian who refuses to take seriously the only explanation offered by the church itself - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Anglican

Dare To Hang On One More Day Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 7,233 views

Holy Saturday is a day of mourning and lament. We would do well in modern Christianity to learn how to authentically pour our pain out to God like the Psalmist.

Dare to Hang On One More Day Jn 19:30; Ps 22 Holy Saturday: April 19, 2003 Intro: I have no doubt that the Sabbath which began the day Jesus was crucified was the worst Sabbath the disciples had ever known. It was supposed to be a day of worship and celebration. And the Passover Sabbath was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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