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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "The Reality Of Easter”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    Proof that the resurrection realy occured.

    Intro: An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no recognized ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Panic Room

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

    "Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Resurrection And New Life

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

    APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

    APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,790 views

    Part of a series that focuses on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. This sermon deals with the appearance in the Upper Room

    Series:  Resurrection Appearances McMinnville First                April 13, 2008 LOCKED DOORS John 20:19-26   During my ministry there have been a numerous occasions when I was called upon to go into a jail or a prison.  Some time ago I went to Memphis to visit with an inmate in a Federal Prison.  ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Breathe On Me, Oh Breathe Of God Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,957 views

    Among the good gifts that the heavenly Father bestows upon his children, there is none greater than the Holy Spirit.

    Breathe on Me, Breath of God John 20:21-23 Intro Among the good gifts that the heavenly Father bestows upon his children, there is none greater than the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples to expect the Holy Spirit to render unto them the personal ministries he had given while he was visibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007
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     | 3,120 views

    There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His

    We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His ...

    We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Mercy - Love's Other Name

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    Mercy and love are two sides of the same coin.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 9 Second Sunday of Easter - Year C Divine Mercy Sunday April 15th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 5:12 - 16 * Rev. 1:9 - 11a, 12-13, 17-19 * Jn. 20:19-31 Mercy-Love’s Other Name Divine Mercy Sunday A few years ago, Pope John Paul II declared that today would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Whom Do We Serve

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,000 views

    We need to be aware to whom we are giving our lives.

    Third Sunday of Easter - Year C April 22nd, 2007 Readings: * Acts 5:12 - 16 * Rev. 1:9 - 11a, 12-13, 17-19 * Jn. 20:19-31 Whom Do We Serve? God Or Humans? In our reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we hear Peter saying these words: "We must obey God rather than any human authority". If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

    Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Resources For Missions

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    A message on Missions.

    RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Would You Believe...? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 34,066 views

    John repeatedly explains how critical "believing" is to the Christian. In fact he stresses faith nearly twice as much as the other 3 gospels. Why?

    (We opened with a 50 seconds cut from Don Adams in “Get Smart” - the episode called “Mr. Big” found on youtube.com - where Maxwell Smart goes into his “Would You Believe” routine.) “Would you believe?” It was one of the funnier skits that Don Adams developed for his sitcom “Get Smart”. And what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doubt Diminishes Blessings

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    Doubt hinders our faith

    Doubt Diminishes Our Blessings John 20:19-29 We have just come out of the season of celebrating a resurrected Christ. I chuckled to myself how we go all out with the baskets and candy and died eggs… how we get the marshmallow peeps, and jelly beans and chocolate rabbits that are not all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Hands Reaching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 28, 2008
     | 5,992 views

    Missions emphasis message; Jesus’ hands, bearing the marks of crucifixion, have lifted us out of sin and now empower us to reach out to places of pain.

    I had thought that this past Wednesday I was going to get a little time to myself, maybe to sit down and read, or take a walk, or drink coffee on the deck, gazing into nowhere. I had thought there might be a little leisure, as somehow the calendar had no entries on it! But no!! She who has for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist