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  • David Swensen avatar

    Partaking Of Christ

    Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    Have we gone astray, feeding and feasting on all the empty, fleeting things this world offers? Let’s learn how to partake of Christ so our deepest hungers of our soul will be satisfied

    PARTAKING OF CHRIST John 6:35-51 INTRODUCTION In his latest book, Jesus Among Other Gods, Ravi Zacharias tells of a 1996 expedition to Mt. Everest. His information came from the book, Into Thin Air, that chronicles the hazards that plagued the climbers. “The expedition was a disaster and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Reactions

    Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    A Biblical exploration of the age old mystery and questions of immortality.

    Resurrection Reactions Once a broken man, covered with hideous and painful sores from the sole of his feet to the top of his head and adorned with sack cloth and ashes, sat mourning amid the ruins of his own household. He finds scarce comfort in his grieving from his faithless fair-weather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fools Rush In Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,008 views

    This is about John beating Peter in a footrace to the empty tomb, but Peter going in first. t’s about Peter’s courage, and how we need to live courageous lives, following God’s plans for us.

    John 20:1-9 – Fools Rush In Today, as we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, where we have been studying Jesus’ resurrection and what it means to us, we turn our attention to the men of the story. We have studied Jesus’ female disciples, but now we look for inspiration from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2017
     | 8,357 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, “like the Bible women saw. They went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Journey He Made Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,999 views

    John helps us see that the Word is God, creator, light, man. The journey Jesus made started before creation and will last for eternity. What does that mean for us? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    I’ve heard a lot of people talking about when is the right time to get into the Christmas spirit? How do you know you’re ready to celebrate this holiday? For some, it means putting the outdoor decorations up as early as the day after Halloween (after all, why not get that done before it’s freezing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have Seen The Lord

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,987 views

    Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

    I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Removing Stones Instead Of Casting Stones

    Contributed by William Barnes on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 27,876 views

    Jesus involved the people in the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead by asking them to do 2 things: "remove the grave clothes" and "loose him and let him go". These words have practical application for us today.

    Removing Stones Instead of Casting Stones John 11:38-48 38Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39“Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 199 ratings
     | 241,099 views

    Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

    OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In A World Where Carpenters Get Resurrected"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    A message on the truth and consequences of the bodily resurrection of Jesus CHrist from the dead.

    Easter Sunday 2003 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee?” A philosopher once wrote that an empty tomb is a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christians Living In Bondage

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    We have a gospel today that allows the flesh to stay alive fulfilling scripture which warns us that in the last days, men shall become lovers of pleasurers more than lovers of God producing a generation of people who want the best of both worlds.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 1:1) "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Funeral In Song

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    The woman I preached the funeral for asked me to lead those at the funeral in two Christians hymns. And in those hymns was the power of a risen Christ.

    Psalm 96:1-5 "Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth! Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Prepare For Easter With Three Words

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    This message helps us prepare to celebrate the greatest week of the year, Holy Week. Three stages of Christ’s life are reviewed: His Life, HIs Death and His Victory in the resurrection

    Prepare for Easter with Three Words I Corinthians 15:1-8 A denominational leader was also serving as pastor. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn’t have churches and conduct funeral services. He would go out with a funeral director and they would drive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Revelation Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    how God revealed to the world that it was forgiven trhough the resurrection of Christ

    The Revelation of Justification Romans 4: Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,772 views

    Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

    Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,275 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

    Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist