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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    First Appearance Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2020
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    Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They need Pilate to give Jesus the death sentence, since the Jews no longer have that authority. Pilate interviews Christ and announces that he is innocent.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (31) First Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 Time: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Place: Jerusalem Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 17, 2015
     | 5,594 views

    what does God look at first when he looks at us?

    We have been learning form a man named Saul, chosen by God to be king of Israel, but because of his arrogance and disobedience to God, Saul was rejected by God. Today, in preparation for our worship with water baptisms, we will note the difference on how man sees things in comparison to God. Open ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Appearance Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 18, 2014
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    How Christ can speak to us today.

    The Appearance of Christ Rev.1: 12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Appearance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
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     | 6,159 views

    John baptizes, bear fruit worthy of repentance and share what you have.

    Introduction God and Suffering is one of the greatest conundrums that people of faith face. Where is God in pain, persecution and loss? The length of suffering increases the questions. It is one thing to struggle with God's presence when one is turned down for a job promotion, or has gall bladder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Appearances Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

    Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Mite Is The Last Straw

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 11, 2014
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    Most of us have heard the story of the widow's mite.Is there more to this story than first appears?

    The Last Mite Becomes the Last Straw Luke 21:1-5 Introduction The Parable of the woman’s mites has been a popular preaching text for over 2,000 years. It has been used as an example of total commitment to the Gospel. It is certainly true that God expects complete and total devotion to Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Appearance To John On Patmos Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Feb 5, 2016
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    The final New Testament appearance of Jesus. He encourages the Apostle John and the First Century churches with the truth that He, and not Rome is in control and his coming victory is certain.

    Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 11 Bob Marcaurelle Rev. 1:9-20 THE APPEARANCE TO JOHN ON PATMOS Yahoo search: homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle When we study the Bible, we study ourselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Appears To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
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     | 12,908 views

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith?

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith? Last time we saw that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene. (Explain that Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Appearance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2020
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    In this lesson, we learn about Christ's appearance for his first and second advents.

    Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. The “first advent” looks back to Christ’s first coming. The “second advent” looks forward to Christ’s second coming. We live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glorious Appearing

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019
     | 3,822 views

    IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ABOUT THE LAST DAYS LEADING UP TO OUR ETERNAL STATE, WE ARE NOW LOOKING AT THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF THE LORD

    THE GLORIOUS APPEARING REVELATION 19:11-21 WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE RAPTURE, THE RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, AND THE TRIBULATION PERIOD, THE LAST MAJOR EVENTS OF THE LAST DAYS BEFORE THE ETERNAL STATE ARE THE GLORIOUS APPEARING AND THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS. THIS IS THE TIME THAT CHRISTIANS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Are Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 15,038 views

    A quest for truth often begins with disillusionment, but is easily diverted to something that appears good on the surface; but when you find God's truth, even if it is in a strange place, embrace it quickly and fully.

    The LORD does not see as [men] see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Ridgecrest is a large Baptist-run assembly ground, nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. All summer long, every year, thousands of Christians come to Ridgecrest for training, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Appearances

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
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    To turn to anything other than Christ for salvation is spiritually fatal! Christ alone fulfilled everything the OT pointed to in type. In fact His 3 appearances are vital for us. Tomorrow as we delve into scripture, we will see what Christ's 3 appearances

    Opening illustration: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to sail to Antarctica, and then walk to the South Pole. The expedition went according to plan until ice trapped the ship and eventually crushed its hull. The men made their way by lifeboat to a small island. Promising to come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Appearance To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    Jesus has sent us out to be His witnesses. There is no Plan B.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] PEACE BESTOWED While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36; cf. John 20:19, 21). “Peace be with you” (Shalom) was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Are Not As They Appear

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,250 views

    Sometimes our lives seem hopeless but God is working for us

    Things Are Not as They Appear 1Sa 17:34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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