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  • Toby Powers avatar

    Comfort Of A Risen Savior

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    A sermon on the resurection. Great for Easter or anytime.

    The Comfort of a Risen Savior John 20:10-18 Intro: The fact of the resurrection is as well documented as anything in the history of the world. We have eyewitness accounts of our risen Lord. We have a more excellent testimony of his life in the person of the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, we have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fork In The Road Of Doubt

    Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    A sermon dealing with the issue of doubt.

    The Fork in the Road of Doubt Numbers 13:26-33 John 20:24-29 As we travel life’s road we will from time to time become detoured onto a road called doubt. The road called doubt will always have a fork at the end in which you decide which direction to take. The determining factor to whether your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 30,088 views

    Why did the soldiers place a crown of thorns on the head of Jesus? Could there be something more significant to it than we realize?

    I am amazed at many of the details of the story of Jesus’ trials, His suffering, abuse, and mockery, and how that there is significance to each event, to each episode. This morning we took a graphic look at the torture He suffered in being scourged or flogged. The ripping apart of His flesh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Darkness To Deliverance

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,937 views

    A great Easter message.

    We can only try to imagine the sorrow that gripped the hearts of the followers of Christ that weekend. Their Master had died. The miracle worker. The blind eye, deaf ear, lame limb healer. The Teacher of truth, the Prince of power, laid still in a cold, dark tomb. It shouldn’t have surprised them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Are You Looking For

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 16,294 views

    A sermon about Jesus, Asking people who they are looking for in Jesus, Someone who could make them feel better or with whom they could have a relationship.

    Whom are you looking for? John 18:1-7 Whom are you seeking? Let me put it in other words: When you came to this church this morning who were you looking for? This will become clearer once we move on….. I want you to notice a few things in this passage: 1.You’ve got a small group of soldiers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Hold These Truths

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,399 views

    There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

    Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 559 ratings
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    The last words of a dying man can tell us a great deal about his life; the last words of Jesus on the cross are a message to us of what his life was about and what our lives should be.

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: A. The last words of a dying man. 1. What are the four last words of an aggie? “…Hey, ya’ll, watch ‘is!” 2. The last words of a dying man tell us a great deal about him. B. Famous last words in history. 1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

    I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Foundation Of Our Existence

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    This is a message giving the purpose for our existence as Christians.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Foundation of our Existence Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faith Of The Doubter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

    Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,103 views

    Easter sermon that explains that through the resurrection, Christ seeks out out in our own "lost-ness."

    Lost and Found Mary Magdalene: John 20:10-18 Introduction: My “trip” to Lancaster, Ohio. LOST w/ no money and no gas. Relate the feeling of utter lost-ness. I.Mary M. was lost in her despair, but Jesus sought her out. (vs. 11a, 14a) “but Mary stood outside the tomb crying.” A.Why was Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Women Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,469 views

    The women who were closest to our Lord reveal to us what the value of the cross is.

    Near the Cross of Christ John 19:16-30 How do we respond to such a dreadful story? Three reactions to Jesus: Pilate: Regretful sorrow. Chief priests: An offense.(v. 21) Soldiers:Get what they can take.(v. 23-24) Women: Faithful until the end. (v. 25) I.Near the cross, you will find loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

    Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 16,471 views

    Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

    Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Comes

    Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    A word from God to incourage the needy to receive their healing.

    WHEN JESUS COMES JOHN 20: 30&31 1. (Verse 19)-----He brings peace. 2. Just any room won’t do: It may be the sanctuary, a sunday school room, or a room in your house, but it has to become occupied by Jesus. 3. He will take away your fear: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God