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The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011

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A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

God At His Best!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

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When man was at his worse God was at his best!

God at His Best! Titus 3:3-7 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5Not by works of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Is You Glass Of Comfort With God Half Full Or Half Empty?

Contributed by Dr. Joseph Foster on Feb 27, 2012

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God is no respecter of persons but, when your glass is half empty it can sometimes feel that way.

Is your glass of comfort with God half full or half empty? Comfort is such a wonderful thing to have with someone. We are comfortable with our spouse or mate, we are comfortable around our parents and grandparents and of course most of us are comfortable with ourselves but, is your glass of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013

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At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

[Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Baptist

God's Armed Forces

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 1, 2006

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God has armed forces that can defeat the devil’s tricks. Thank God for our military, but also thank God for God’s army!

God’s Armed Forces Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 ( Illustration: Have a person get into a bucket ’called the sin bucket’ let him or her act out how easy it is to get into the sin bucket, and how no one can get you out but Christ.) 10). In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

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When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Vision For His Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009

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A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Right Side Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Apr 21, 2009

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Do you understand that all the SIN, GUILT, SHAME, & PAIN were taken & placed on Him on that cross for each one of us!

Easter 2009 Right Side of the Cross Colossians 2:6-15 NLT This is absolutely one of the most explosive celebrations in the history of the world! The whole world just witnessed that Jesus Christ is truly who He said He was! What about it today? Do people still wonder if He is truly the resurrected ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chilling Prophecy

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

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The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called To Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

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Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Bible Truths Vs Personal Preferences Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017

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Our personal preferences do not hold the same weight as Biblical truths.

GUIDANCE Genesis 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adjusting To Transition Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 24, 2018

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There are two parables in these four verses that teach us a lot about transition.

Luke 5:36-39 INTRODUCTION There are two parables in these four verses that teach us many things about transition. • Old & New Garments • Putting New Wine into Old Wineskins I. LIFE IS FULL OF TRANSITION A. We can’t live life without transitions 1. Physically our life changes… 2. Psychologically ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36, Galatians 6:15, Mark 1:27, Luke 5:38, Luke 15:7, 2 Corinthians 8:2, Revelation 5:9, Acts 8:8, Luke 24:52, Matthew 2:10, 1 John 2:8, Luke 5:36-39, Acts 15:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter Service

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

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Short Easter Morning Service

Easter Service, Tell the events of the previous week 1. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Now Today The climax to one heck of a week Look at Mark 16:1-8--This is the climax of Mark’s Gospel, The Resurrection • Without the Resurrection the life and death of Jesus even though it would have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Small Is The New Big

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

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God's call to community

Small is the New Big John 1:1-14 God understands the power of simplicity. Authentic Relationships require… Fellowship-before God created the heavens and the earth, he existed in eternity in community with himself. (Trinity) Unity (John 17:20-23) Jesus prayed for such unity to exist among ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, My Refuge Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

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God provides a place of refuge near to his heart in Jesus.

1. God made an interesting provision of “the City of Refuge” in Deuteronomy 4; Numbers 35 which was played out in Joshua 20 • Murder was a violation of the Commands of God (Exodus 20, et al) and resulted in capital punishment • What about the accidental death by an individual? • Avenger of blood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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